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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Ghosts" by Chas and the Skylands Gang

Releasing a new band's debut album at the ripe old age of 59, Charles "Chas" Sickles seeks to prove F. Scott Fitzgerald wrong. Central Jersey-based Chas and the Skylands Gang's "Youth and Wisdom" is strong evidence that life does have second act.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/14/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 12-18, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/11/25








 

MORE NEWS

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Esteemed punk band Bayside is celebrating their 25th anniversary with 25 years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour. With support by The Sleeping, the tour comes to The Stone Pony for shows on Wednesday, September 24th and Thursday, September 25th with songs from different albums performed each night. Doors are at 6:30pm.


Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger




Little River Band LIVE! at MPAC




Andy Bell (of Erasure) to Tour North America, including shows in NYC and Red Bank




Steve Forbert to Play Two Shows in New Jersey








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025

Spend your summer evenings with us and enjoy free live music in one of the beautiful parks in Middlesex County during their annual Music-in-the-Park Series. All you need is your favorite lawn chair and your love of the arts. Concerts take place at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy; Thompson Park in Jamesburg; Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield; and Medwick Park in Carteret.


90.5 The Night Announces Songwriters on the Beach 2025 Lineup




Forever King Clark to Release "Five Dollar Yacht Club" EP




An Interview with Vinnie Amico from moe.