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Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media present "Jersey Made"” Podcast Hosted by Buzz Knight

Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media launched "Jersey Made" on September 16, 2026 with iHeartPodcasts. It's a new podcast hosted by veteran media executive and consultant Buzz Knight.

 
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Sean Tobin to release "Banshee River" on October 23rd

New Jersey-raised, now Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sean Tobin will independently release his sixth album, Banshee River, on October 23, 2026, accompanied by a run of solo tour dates across the East Coast and Appalachia.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut) video captures May 30th concert

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour has been called "one of the most unflinching acts of musical resistance in the nation's history" (TIME Magazine) and on September 9, 2026, the official video will be shared in sequence from the first seven songs of the tour's Philadelphia finale.

Morris Choral Society Calls For Singers and Announces Holiday Concert

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The acclaimed chorus, Morris Choral Society (MCS), is calling for singers to join the ensemble. The group is open by audition and attracts members of all ages and backgrounds. Interested singers should come to rehearsal on September 14th, 21st or 28th at 7:30pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 131 Mountain Way in Morris Plains. Call 973-723-6424 with questions or to arrange an audition.

Jon Caspi & The First Gun Share Video For "My Shrinking Brain" featuring Peter Holsapple (of The dB's)

New Jersey punk/americana rock outfit Jon Caspi & The First Gun have released a music video for their latest single, an incredibly catchy fan favorite entitled, "My Shrinking Brain" which features Peter Holsapple (known from The dB's, and his work in REM) on vocals. The song tells the true story of a strange medical misdiagnosis for a dizzy spell that Caspi experienced while driving his car. It turns out that Caspi did not have any real medical issue, but at the time, he was reeling from various misdiagnoses, including a brain aneurysm. Holsapple appears in the video as Caspi's doctor.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Mountain Walk," the third single from "Listen for a Moment," the new LP by The Beagles with Joy.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/17/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 16-22, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Home in Your Heart" by Gary Shaffer






 

MORE NEWS


Musicians on a Mission to Celebrate 16th Anniversary with Gala Concert at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Musicians on a Mission (MOAM) will celebrate sixteen years of friends helping friends through music with a special anniversary gala and concert on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove.


Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media present "Jersey Made"” Podcast Hosted by Buzz Knight



The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on October 10th



Wharton Performing Arts School Faculty Recital Comes to Plainfield on October 4th



Makin Waves with Lisa Bouchelle: 'Thrilled with the Passion'






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Golden Nugget Atlantic City presents The Rocket Man Show on September 19th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Golden Nugget Atlantic City presents The Rocket Man Show on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00pm in The Grand. Crash land into your seat with this tribute show that stars Scotsman Rus Anderson - Elton John's official stunt & body double for various 'Farewell Yellow Brick Road' world tour projects.


MPAC presents Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour on September 19th



Grunin Center's "Heidi's Hits" Series Highlights Three Don’t-Miss Performances



Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest returns to Albert Music Hall on September 19th






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