The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Love & Affection” by Jersey rocker Joe Boris, pictured with his band, the FunTime. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE BORIS
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, “Love & Affection” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Jan. 30 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com. If you miss it, you can tune in any time in the archives at The Penguin, Mixcloud and RadioJersey.net.
“These times, especially what is happening in Minnesota, are so alarming,” Joe said. “I hope some positive energy can find those people who are scared and lost and offer them love, support and hope to carry through this chaos.”
As on his 2024 LP, Joe recorded “Love & Affection” with his band, The FunTime: bassist-vocalist, drummer-vocalist Bob Ramos, keyboardist Adrian Untermyer and backing vocalist Stephania Pizarro. They were recorded by Kostadin Kamcev at Studio Mozart in Little Falls.
“Love & Affection” was written as a positive affirmation to remind everyone that they are valued, Joe said.
“Especially in these times of chaos, it is hard to make sense of the madness and hate,” Joe explained. “This impact can easily make us become lost or blind to the love around us. People in general, have a deeply rooted capacity for compassion. Do not focus on the madness but search for the love. Remember that being kind and offering your support to others brings love to you as well.”
“You are worthy of love and respect,” he continued. “You are safe and surrounded by love and support. You are valued and helpful. You are capable of facing challenges and achieving your goals. You radiate love and positivity. You are a powerful person, and have the power to wake up to overcome your challenges. Everything you need is already within you at this moment.”
See Joe live with the FunTime on Jan. 31, Donegal Saloon Annual Chili Cookoff, Kearny; Feb. 14, Winter Carnival, Mingo Lodge, Saranac Lake, NY; Feb. 19, Dharma Bums, New Hope, PA; March 7, Twisted Raven, Wilmington, NY; March 8, 20 Main Tavern, AuSable, NY; March 21, Shillelagh Club, West Orange; March 27, 28, April 24, May 22 and 23, June 19 and 20, July 17 and 18, August 28 and 29, Sept. 25 and 26, October 23 and 24, and Nov. 20 and 21, Chatties Lounge, 4113 Main St., Chincoteague, VA, and April 25, Earth Day Celebration, also Chincoteague.
Joe also will play solo acoustic Feb. 15, Dimmick Inn, Milford, PA, and Feb. 27, Sycamore Grill, Delaware Water Gap, PA.
You also can hear “Love & Affection” on Apple Music and Spotify.
Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and Instagram and contact Bob at [email protected].
