Glen Burtnick is an artist from New Jersey that will always be the one that shoulda been 'the next one from NJ' in my opinion. I was 16 when I saw him open for Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes at the Garden State Arts Center. I remember knowing all of the lyrics by the time I walked back to our car.

His debut album is a lost 1980s gem. He would go on to record some more solo albums, join Styx, and later The Weeklings... but this debut album remains close to my heart.

 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Blessing" by Brielle Brown

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Blessing," the first single from Jersey Shore songstress Brielle Brown's forthcoming full-length debut album, "In Art & Soil the Same."

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/1/25

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 29 to May 5, 2025

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/28/25

 

MORE NEWS

2025 Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival Announces Lineup

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 16; on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has for the past three years, the Festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away in June 2021.

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Twisted Livin' to Perform at Jersey Gumbo Cook Off / Louisiana Music Festival

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White Eagle Hall hosts Jersey Fest on May 17th

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The Newton Theatre presents FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey

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Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

The Newton Theatre presents Jefferson Starship

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Jefferson Starship brings their 50th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. One of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, they earned 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.

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Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Warren Zeiders with special guest Tyler Braden

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WDHA presents Ace Frehley at Starland Ballroom

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The Levoy Theatre presents 2U - "The World's 2nd Best U2 Show"