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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo

Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27. The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/05/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 3-9, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26






 

MORE NEWS


Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"

Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band's first #1 album with hits like "Why Can't This Be Love," "Dreams," and "Best Of Both Worlds" and continued their streak of multi-Platinum releases.


Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown



Learn about Miles Davis and the Birth of Cool Jazz at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library



The Melancholy Kings release "UV"



The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - American RUSH Tribute






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter



Will Downing to Perform at UCPAC on Valentine's Day



Asbury Park Theater Company moves Remember Jones' 20-Piece Mad Dogs & Englishmen Celebration to Count Basie Center







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