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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Home in Your Heart" by Gary Shaffer

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Home in Your Heart," the latest single from veteran Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Gary Shaffer.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/10/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 9-15, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Long Live the Low" by Sean Kiely






 

MORE NEWS


The Bronx Wanderers LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Bronx Wanderers performing at The PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on September 1, 2026.


BBD Rhythm & Blues Band to Perform at Orchard Park By David Burke on September 25th



MPAC presents Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour on September 19th



Broadway star Jessica Vosk kicks off MPAC's 32nd Season on September 18th



Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

The Williams Center hosts Spirit of 76 Expo on Saturday

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- The Williams Center hosts Spirit of 76 Expo with the Dressed to Kill KISS tribute band on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11:00am to 11:00pm. This event celebrates the 50th anniversary of KISS's legendary "Spirit of '76" Destroyer tour.


Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Celtic Thunder on Sunday



Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th







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