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DJ Lee Mrowicki plays all of your favorites from Jersey Shore artists. Mrowicki was nicknamed "The Voice of the Stone Pony" by Rolling Stone Magazine and has been associated with the legendary Asbury Park club for decades.

 
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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel

It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel has made an even more powerful statement about the Minneapolis ICE victim.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/22/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 20-26, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/19/26






 

MORE NEWS


McCarter Theatre presents Lucius - A History Worth Repeating

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Lucius - A History Worth Repeating on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:00pm in the Matthews Theatre. Known for their engaging live performances and spell-binding harmonies, Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius are a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty.


Kean Department of Music presents Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Saturday



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on March 6th



Albert Music Hall presents A Night of Bluegrass in the Jersey Pines



Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller of Old 97's






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

BBD Rhythm & Blues Band are 'Keeping the Blues Alive'

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- People Get Ready for the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' 2026 Tour, featuring the BBD Rhythm & Blues Band. They have two shows in January - Sammy D's Bar Wine & Spirits in Old Bridge on Saturday, January 24th and Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, January 30, 2026. Additional shows run throughout February.


People Get Ready: A "Blues & Rock 'N' Roll Summit" is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room featuring Glenn Alexander & Shadowland plus James JB Barnes & The JB Blues Band



Prudential Center presents Rascal Flatts with Openers Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane



Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors






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