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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."


 
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Five-time GRAMMY Winner Angélique Kidjo Comes to McCarter Theatre Center on April 11th




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026




State Theatre New Jersey presents '60s Rock 'n Roll Revival





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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026




​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tom Seaver" by Greg Amici




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/26/2026


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    Boots in the Borough to Take Place April 18th

    (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- With country music and line dancing kicking all day, it'll be a family friendly fun-filled day of dancing, dancing and more dancing when Washington (Warren County) hosts Boots in the Borough on Saturday, April 18, 2026. The free event, which will take place in Downtown Washington from 11:00am to 7:00pm, is the first of its kind in the region.




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    The Stone Pony presents Glen Hansard on April 11th






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