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Makin Waves with Ryan Gregg: 'Enjoy the Conversation'

 ​​​​​​​Asbury Park singer-songwriter-keyboardist-producer Ryan Gregg constantly is working on stage, in the studio, and on social media as a solo artist, the founding member of The Shady Street Show Band; the singer-keyboardist in Ocean Avenue Stompers, a New Orleans-inspired brass band founded by Shady Street trombonist Ian Gray; a keyboardist-vocalist in "Stormin'" Norman Seldin's Big Band, and as a part of dueling piano duos with Norman, as well as Des Spinks of Des & the Swagmatics. Yet, he never seems overworked. Rather the more he works, the more joy he experiences, expresses and shares.

 
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The Vogel presents Jake Shimabukuro

 (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jake Shimabukuro on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm. Over the past two decades, Jake Shimabukuro has proved that there isn't a style of music that he can't play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what's remarkable about Shimabukuro's transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it's jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the 'ukulele.

MPAC presents Don Felder on August 9th

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, will perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.

Jethro Tull's Martin Barre LIVE! at Somers Point

 Music lovers of all ages enjoy the cool bay breezes at William Morrow Beach in Somers Point, NJ this Friday, June 30, 2023 evening as they ready themselves for a concert by guitarist Martin Barre. Best known for his work with the progressive rock band, Jethro Tull, over the past half-century Barre and his bandmates have sold over 60 million units including seven million for their best-selling 1971 recording, Aqualung.

The Wag's Beatles Spectacular comes to The Vogel on Friday

 (RED BANK, NJ) -- Beep beep’m beep beep yeah! The Wag's Beatles Spectacular comes to The Vogel on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:30pm. This show is fun for the entire family! The Wag plays all the hits of the Fab Four, from the early days all the way through to their last album. The show includes 2 sets of Beatles music, costume changes, and a special opening set of Wag originals!


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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


Shemekia Copeland to Perform Two Nights at Lizzie Rose Music Room

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland will give two live performances at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2026. Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She will have a different supporting act each night.


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



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






 

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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