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Makin Waves Album of the Month: "Mistakes Are a Friend of Mine" by The Break Plans

​​​​​​​With a heartfelt vibe and captivating charm, Jersey Shore-based The Break Plans offer a refreshing perspective on navigating life's beautiful mistakes on their seven-track EP, "Mistakes Are a Friend of Mine." Each song serves as a beacon of hope, reminding listeners that while heartbreak may be painful, it also can be a transformative experience that ultimately leads to growth and self-discovery.




Senses Fail and Saves the Day to Offer Livestream of November 14th Concert




Events at White Eagle Hall in November 2024




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 5-12, 2024


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Katchats: How Music Shaped Her Life... Part 1

When I was growing up, there was always music playing. The first thing my mom did was turn on the radio in our kitchen before even making coffee and breakfast. My mom was the type person who would call into local radio station DJ's and she'd win trips to NYC Dinner Shows and even to Las Vegas. She won a lot by staying tuned in.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Live for the Night" by The Antoine Poncelet Band




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/31/24




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 10/28/24


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    Star of Stage & Screen Mandy Gonzalez Returns to Her Hometown to Perform at SOPAC

    (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) proudly announces a stirring performance from local icon-turned-Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 7:30pm. Known for her work in Tony Award-winning Broadway productions Hamilton and Wicked, and for originating the role of Nina Rosario in Lin-Manuel Miranda's In the Heights, Gonzalez returns to her hometown to perform Home for the Holidays, an evening-length duo performance of seasonal favorites, plus tunes from her signature repertoire.




    Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius to Celebrate New Album and Joe's 50th Birthday on December 15th




    Silverstein to Celebrate 25th Anniversary with Tour that comes to Starland Ballroom


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    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.

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    WP Flutes Night

    Tuesday, November 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
    William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101
    300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
    category: music

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    Tuesday Night Record Club - Bruce Springsteen, The Ghost of Tom Joad

    Tuesday, November 05, 2024 @ 7:30pm
    Monmouth University - The Great Hall
    400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
    category: music

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    Yunchan Lim

    Wednesday, November 06, 2024 @ 7:30pm
    McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
    91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
    category: music

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