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80S BASED SHOWS

If you love 80s rock, we've got a pair of shows for you.

Bring Me The Head Of Max Headroom - Gary Wien's tribute to 1980s rock and roll. Wien is a music writer from Belmar, NJ who spins the hits, the misses, obscure tracks, and personal favorites from the 80s.

Altrok Radio Showcase - Host Sean Carolan brings you the best selection of new and classic modern rock seen on the Jersey Shore since the demise of the legendary FM106.3 radio station.


 
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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Honeydew" by Via Crowe

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Honeydew" by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Via Crowe.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/10/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 8-14, 2025




The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- AFROBEAT FEST (ABF), the largest celebration of the African diaspora in the state of New Jersey, returned on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Military Park. Cofounded by Newark's First Lady, Linda Baraka, ABF unites communities through cultural expression, brings awareness of the afrobeat inspiration, educates visitors on African traditions, and empowers the originality of local artists and entrepreneurs.


"Above the Rest and Second to None!" Diana Krall LIVE! at The Basie




City Winery NYC presents Sly and the Vine: A Funkadelic Tasting Experience with Vernon Reid of Living Colour




bergenPAC presents Hanson




A Brother's Revival: Celebrating the Legendary Sound of the Allman Brothers Band Live at Drew University






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC




South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July




Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025






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