New Jersey Stage logo
New Jersey Stage Menu


?>

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Change” by Tom Kanach


By Bob Makin

originally published: 12/31/2021


Tom Kanach Band pictured from left to right are drummer Steve Buzbee, bassist-producer Joe Rowley, guitarist Pete Wood, Tom, and guitarist Johnny Rao. PHOTO COURTESY OF TOM KANACH 

Congrats to Tom Kanach whose title track to his “Change” EP is the Makin Waves Song of the Year, thereby also makin’ it an encore Song of the Week.

As the Makin Waves Song of the Week and Year, “Change” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 on “Radio Jersey” at ThePenguinRocks.com. 

Also the 2021 Makin Waves Male Artist of the Year and Best EP winner, Tom can be enjoyed live Jan. 7 at Asbury Park Yacht Club at a Light of Day show that also will feature DJ Pete Santiago, as well as Torture and the Desert Spiders. This free show will feature a $10 commemorative T-shirt with Asbury icon Tilly on the front and show details on back. If you can’t make the show, the T-shirt can be purchased at www.tomkanach.com. For every T-shirt purchased, the band will donate $15 to Light of Day Foundation’s battle against Parkinson’s disease. 

Tom Kanach Band also will play Jan. 22 at Pino’s in Highland Park with The Fletchers and Our Marvelous Lives. In May, the band will be at the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park with Everlounge, DJ Pete, and a special guest to be announced. 




Please support the advertisers at New Jersey Stage!
Want info on how to advertise? Click here



For more about Tom, click https://linktr.ee/TomKanach.

Bob Makin has produced Makin Waves since 1988. Follow Makin Waves on Facebook and contact Bob at [email protected]



New Jersey Stage is proud to be the home of Bob Makin's Makin Waves column since 2017. His Song of the Week column comes out every Friday. He also writes an Album of the Month and Interview of the Month as well.



Please support the advertisers at New Jersey Stage!
Want info on how to advertise? Click here



FEATURED EVENTS

ART | COMEDY | COMMUNITY | DANCE | FILM | KIDS | MUSIC | THEATRE

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


Dru

Dru Hill

Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music


 

James

James Day And The Fish Fry - MARDI GRAS MAMBO

Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music


 

The

The New York Bee Gees

Friday, February 20, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: music


 

NBPAC

NBPAC presents The Great American SoulBook

Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music


 

Lez

Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same 50th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
category: music


 

To narrow results by date range, categories,
or region of New Jersey
click here for our advanced search.


 


Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info





EVENT PREVIEWS