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Altrok's Radio Showcase with host Sean Carolan brings you the best selection of new and classic modern rock seen on the Jersey Shore since the demise of the legendary FM106.3 radio station. Listen to previous shows here

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead






 

MORE NEWS


Air Supply's A Matter of Time Tour LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Air Supply at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on September 20, 2026.


Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing



MPAC presents The Commodores on Thursday



Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Rise Against with Alkaline Trio on Saturday



CarteretPAC presents Lonestar on Thursday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

JAMTOBERFEST '26 to Take Place in Flanders on October 3rd

(ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As summer winds down and the warm, crisp air of autumn arrives, New Jersey music fans will have one more chance to gather outdoors for a full day of live jam-band music, food, dancing and community. JAMTOBERFEST '26 takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Swim & Sport Club in Flanders, NJ. Gates open at 12:00pm, with music beginning at 1:00pm.


Brick Library to present "Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians" on October 3rd



Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees



Jamtoberfest '26 takes place October 3rd in Flanders






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