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2022 Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen

 Every year since the early 1990s, the Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen has recognized the 12 NJ indie acts that have made the most waves.  By “made the most waves,” I mean they toured extensively in support of a superior new LP or EP that was promoted with well-received singles and professionally made videos. Along the way, the garnered a bit of national press and maybe won an award or two. The Dirty Jersey Dozen are presented in alphabetical order. So here we go …

 
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24th Annual Makin Waves Awards

 For 24 of Makin Waves’ 32 years of existence, the Makin Waves Awards have honored the New Jersey independent acts who have released the best material and made the most waves with it. Here once again is my Christmas gift to the New Jersey music scene: the 24th annual Makin Waves Awards.

Michael Bolton's "Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites" LIVE! at MPAC

 Christmas is in the air inside Morristown, NJ’s stunning MPAC auditorium this Wednesday December 7, 2022 as music lovers ready themselves for a Greatest Hits and Holiday Favorites performance by singer/songwriter Michael Bolton.

Kean Stage Adds Shows by Cherish the Ladies and Ali Stroker

 (UNION, NJ) -- Two new shows have been added to Kean Stage’s spring 2023 season at Kean University’s intimate Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside, NJ. Cherish the Ladies on March 3, 2023 and Ali Stroker on April 1, 2023.

“She Sounds as Good in Person as She Does on Her Records! Martina McBride’s “Joy of Christmas” LIVE! at STNJ

 The glittering auditorium inside New Brunswick’s State Theatre New Jersey is bustling this Sunday, December 4, 2022 evening as patrons ready themselves for the start of Martina McBride’s 12th annual Joy of Christmas concert.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 13-19, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 13-19, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bummer" by the dt's



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 6-12, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle






 

MORE NEWS


SOPAC presents the Blind Boys of Alabama on Thursday

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Blind Boys of Alabama come will perform at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm. Only a handful of tickets remain.


Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band on Friday



Daughtry to perform at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday



CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.


SOPAC presents the Blind Boys of Alabama on Thursday



BlowUpRadio.com's Perennial Benefit Webathon For The Spondylitis Association Of America To Air October 16th-18th



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday






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