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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


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

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. SoulShine is a group of seasoned New York musicians who, through their mutual love of the Allman Brothers Band, have united for the sole purpose of bringing you the ultimate Allman Brothers experience.


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



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



Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie presents Joe Zook and Blues Deluxe on October 2nd



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






 

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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