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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: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/05/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 3-9, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby






 

MORE NEWS

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove presents An Evening with John Gorka on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 8:00pm. The show is part of the ongoing Split Level Concerts series which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.


The Newton Theatre presents Creedence Revived




Newton Theatre presents The Man In Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash




Mercy Center to present Second Annual Code Blue Concert at the Stone Pony




Belmar Arts Center presents Dave Vargo, Renee Maskin, Jackson Pines, and Rick Norman on Friday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


"Everything Fab Four" Fest 2026 to feature Ken Burns, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, The Cyrkle & many more

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Beatles' groundbreaking 1966 album Revolver, a major turning point in the band's recorded career, will take center stage November 5-8, 2026, at the second annual Everything Fab Four Fest happening at Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.


The Newton Theatre presents Puss N Boots featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, and Catherine Popper




U.K. Folk Trio, The Longest Johns, to Perform at The Vogel




State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead






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