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Makin Waves Album of the Month: "You, Me & The Make Three" by The Make Three

 Fans of power trios, such as Husker Du, Nirvana and Green Day will love the local supergroup The Make Three's debut album, "You, Me & The Make Three," on Mint 400 Records. The 10 songs mainly were written by singer-songwriter-guitarist Jerry Lardieri while crafting a Mint 400 album for his main band, The Brixton Riot. But he had enough great tunes left over to make the gritty but gorgeous "You, Me & The Three" with The Anderson Council pals Peter Horvath on bass and vocals and the band's former drummer Chris Ryan.

 
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An Interview with Alexandra Jardvall about Springsteen, Endometriosis, and Performing in Asbury Park For The First Time

 (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Swedish singer-songwriter Alexandra Jardvall will headline the Endo Warrior Benefit Show at Asbury Lanes on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The music begins at 2:00pm and also includes performances by New Jersey artists Jake Thistle and Chris Fritz. The benefit is presented by Spring-Nuts and will raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis Research and the Endometriosis Foundation of America.

The Empty Pockets LIVE! at The Vogel

 The crowd applauds as The Empty Pockets take the Vogel stage in Red Bank, NJ, this summery August 9, 2023 evening. The Chicago-based Americana, folk, rock, and roots/soul group features musicians Josh Solomon on guitar/vocals, Erika Brett on vocals/keyboards, Nate Bellon on bass/vocals, and Adam Balasco on drums.

PHOTOS from Umphrey's McGee at The Stone Pony

 2023 celebrates the 25th anniversary for eclectic improv-rock band Umphrey's McGee. Recently the band was thrown a curveball due to drummer, Kris Meyers, placement on the IR list. Meyers underwent shoulder surgery and will be missing UM fall tour. Improvising, UM has officially started fall tour with notable guest drummers behind the kit. On Thursday August 17, 2023 this experiment began at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. First up performing was Duane Trucks of Widespread Panic.

PHOTOS from Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour at PNC Bank Arts Center

 (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- New Found Glory has been out on the road with The All-American Rejects for the Wet Hot All-American Summer Tour, which came to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on August 15, 2023. The Get Up Kids and The Starting Line rounded out the bill. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.


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COLUMNS

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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bummer," the latest single from the Central Jersey band 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



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026






 

MORE NEWS


Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on October 24th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops



The Love of Soul Tour comes to Prudential Center on May 22nd



Wharton Arts Launches 2026–27 Season Under New President & CEO Carol Chickering Burden



Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts to play shows in NJ, NYC, and Philly in 2027






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Lace and Lee Find Their Sound Through Friendship, Storytelling and a Little Bit of Magic

Indie-folk duo Lace and Lee are in the middle of another run supporting Five For Fighting while preparing for the release of their debut EP, Mirror Mirror, due November 27, 2026.


Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill



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



State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops






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