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Crash Test Dummies To Play The Newton Theatre


(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents the Crash Test Dummies on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 8:00pm. The Canadian rock band from Winnipeg is best known for songs like "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm," "Superman's Song," and their cover of "The Ballad Of Peter Pumpkinhead" which was part of the Dumb and Dumber soundtrack.

The Original Misfits to Play Prudential Center with The Gaslight Anthem and Fear
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Original Misfits, one of the most influential, genre-defying bands to emerge from North America, have announced a limited three-show run of dates for 2023. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on June 24 in Tampa, FL, and includes a hometown show at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, with fellow New Jersey natives The Gaslight Anthem, and Fear, on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Remember When...The Good Ol’ Days
Yes, I am guilty myself. I admit it. Just thinking about what we refer to as the Good Ol' Days. When we would go out to a club to see a favorite band two, maybe three times a week and stay out till 2am. Then without blinking an eye, get up for work the next day... no problem...right, after the second cup of coffee we’re raring to go to work.

Bobby Bandiera to Lead All-Star Band Paying Tribute to Les Paul at Monmouth University
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University Center for the Arts is pleased to present The Les Paul Experience, a musical tribute concert and photography exhibition celebrating the life & career of the legendary jazz musician, inventor and musical pioneer known as the "father of the electric guitar," Les Paul.

Manny Cabo (from The Voice, Season 9) to Play Just Jake’s; Jason Didner to Open The Show
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- In Season 9 of NBC's The Voice, Elizabeth, NJ resident and rock singer Manny Cabo, inspired all four celebrity coaches to turn their chairs toward him in approval (a rarity on that show) with his soaring vocal performance of Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again." He’s played Montclair before. Now he returns to town for a unique acoustic show at Just Jake's on Sunday, May 21 at 6:30pm.

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FEATURES

Remember When...The Good Ol’ Days

Yes, I am guilty myself. I admit it. Just thinking about what we refer to as the Good Ol' Days. When we would go out to a club to see a favorite band two, maybe three times a week and stay out till 2am. Then without blinking an eye, get up for work the next day... no problem...right, after the second cup of coffee we’re raring to go to work.

PHOTOS from A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison at The Vogel
(RED BANK, NJ) -- On Saturday, March 18, The Vogel hosted A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison. This is one of Pat Guadagno's signature shows where he pays tribute to a legend with support from the Gypsy Souls, an excellent cast of artists. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/20/23
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at releases by Quiz Show, The Maravines, The Gumbo Gumbas, Big Rips, and Wet Methods.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "You're My Life" by Project 18 feat. Dave Vargo
Project 18, a local supergroup led by Dave Vargo, once again is the Makin Waves Song of the Week with their tune "You're My Life" from their EP, "Pomona."

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/16/23
“Getting ready to get back on the road, it’s an East Coast swing," said an elated Rick Estrin as he and The Nightcats prepare to come to the Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown, PA for a 7:30 p.m. show on April 7. "What we've been doing the last two or three years is, we'll get something in Europe and so then we'll put together a little East Coast tour to go along with that. So, we're doing Manhattan and the Bucks County thing and a couple of dates in New England and then we're flying to I think Holland; it's only a couple of dates in Holland

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RADIO SHOWS

The Penguin has several recorded radio shows that are available on demand. Shows range from those featuring artists from New Jersey to new music from around the world and those that focus on the 80s. Click here for descriptions of each show.

HALL OF FAME

The Penguin is creating its own Hall of Fame to spotlight our favorite artists, songs, and albums from throughout the radio station's history... coming soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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