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Gary Wien's tribute to 1980s rock and roll. Wien is a music writer from Belmar, NJ who spins the hits, the misses, obscure tracks, and personal favorites from the 80s.

 
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin

Beloved Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin recently dropped "If the World Is Ending," her fifth LP since 2022.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/22/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe






 

MORE NEWS


The Lizzie Rose Halloween Spectacular takes place October 30th

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Friday, October 30, 2026, Lizzie Rose Music Room presents a Halloween Spectacular show with a Costume Contest, and Halloween music by The Wag. Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? You just found it! Showtime is 7:30pm.


Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill LIVE! at Avenel PAC



State Theatre New Jersey presents Get the Led Out on October 30th



Second Show for Jeremy Jordan added at MPAC



RECAP: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony 10/16/26






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 at Asbury Lanes

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Asbury Lanes. The event, headlined by Marc Ribler & Friends, brings together established artists, local favorites, emerging musicians and student performers... all sharing one stage to support music education for underserved youth. Showtime is 12:00pm.


Journey brings their Final Frontier Tour to the Prudential Center on Sunday



The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday



Reagan Richards presents "Good Morning, Heartache" at Avenel PAC






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