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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Junky Eyes," the latest video from Central Jersey-based singer-songwriter Greg Amici's 2025 solo debut LP, "Tragicomic."



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/04/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 2-8, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26






 

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There will be a Def Poetry Reunion at Dodge Poetry Festival on October 17th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the highly anticipated Def Poetry Reunion, taking place exclusively at NJPAC during the renowned Dodge Poetry Festival. The festival will run from October 15-17, 2026, with the Def Jam Poetry Reunion scheduled for Saturday, October 17th at 5:00pm, promising an unforgettable evening for poetry fans and local communities.


Cousin Brucie Presents Herman's Hermits and Tommy James LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center



Wicked Cool Records announces "Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1"



2026 Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival to Take Place August 15th



Marc Ribler & Friends to perform Paul McCartney birthday tribute "When I'm 84" at Axelrod PAC






 

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There will be a Def Poetry Reunion at Dodge Poetry Festival on October 17th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the highly anticipated Def Poetry Reunion, taking place exclusively at NJPAC during the renowned Dodge Poetry Festival. The festival will run from October 15-17, 2026, with the Def Jam Poetry Reunion scheduled for Saturday, October 17th at 5:00pm, promising an unforgettable evening for poetry fans and local communities.


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026



The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on June 7th



Mahwah Museum to host Les Paul 111th Birthday Celebration: "The Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute Show with Tom & Sandy Doyle" on June 7th






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