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Mike is an NJ Native and Music Industry lifer who returned to his home state last year, after successfully recovering from Stage IV Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which basically forced him to retire from his long standing role in Satellite Radio. He was on the original XM launch Programing Team and created, programed, and hosted The Loft for 17 years. Closer to Earth he was the original Music Director of WHTG/FM 106.3 in Asbury Park and with Rich Robinson launched, developed and nurtured what became Alternative Radio. He also programmed Coyote Radio in Santa Fe, NM., and can list Jem Records, Rykodisc, FMQB, iCast and more on his CV. After moving around the country in search of the perfect segue, he is thrilled to be back where he belongs in his beloved New Jersey. Sure, he "retired" but it came as no shock that he created From The Basement to continue a quest that is never really work as far as he’s concerned.

 
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COLUMNS


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

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Straight to Hell: The Clash Tribute will perform at The Vogel on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. Here's your chance to hear some of the best punk rock songs in history live on stage.


Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill




The Levoy Theatre presents Classic Stones Live on Friday




Broadway Theatre of Pitman has tributes to ABBA, Aerosmith, Springsteen, and Duprees this weekend




Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Fall with Annual Harvest Hootenanny on Sunday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Broadway Theatre of Pitman has tributes to ABBA, Aerosmith, Springsteen, and Duprees this weekend

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Music takes over The Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend with tributes to ABBA on Thursday, Aerosmith on Friday, Bruce Springsteen on Saturday, and the Duprees on Sunday.


The Strand Center for the Arts presents The Bob Band on October 9th




SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th




The Levoy Theatre presents Classic Stones Live on Friday






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