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Makin Waves with Jake Thistle: Anchored by Sincerity
by Bob Makin - published 2026-06-15
Paramus-raised, Jersey Shore-beloved singer-songwriter Jake Thistle has been chasing songs for as long as he can remember.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26
by Lazlo - published 2026-06-15
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Night Windows; Bionic Rhoda; The Mighty Alrighty; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Wiser Time; and Mars Kushi. Plus a look back at "Hot Town" by Chris Rockwell.
The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC
by Spotlight Central - published 2026-06-13
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2026 Happy Together Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on June 5th. The show featured The Cowsills, The Vogues, Ron Dante, The Fortunes, Gary Puckett, Jason Scheff, The Troggs, and The Association.
Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Middletown Arts Center presents Reina Williams + The Remedy

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents a concert featuring Reina Williams + The Remedy on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Special guest performers Renee Maskin and Patrick Bamburak will open the show. Enjoy an evening of original music spanning reggae, hip-hop, soul, folk, Americana, and indie rock from some of New Jersey's most talented musicians. Showtime is 7:00pm.
MPAC presents Darren Criss on July 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center for an all-new solo show on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in Fox's hit TV show Glee, Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that's entirely uninhibited by form or genre.
Cousin Brucie Presents Herman's Hermits and Tommy James LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center
by Spotlight Central - published 2026-06-07
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a concert at PNC Bank Arts Center on May 28, 2026 starring Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone and Tommy James and the Shondells.
PHOTOS from 2026 Bobfest
by John Posada - published 2026-06-01
(RED BANK, NJ) -- This year's BobFest, Pat Guadagno's annual tribute to Bob Dylan around Bob's birthday, took place at The Vogel on May 28, 2026. John Cruz, Steve Delopoulos, Pat Guadagno, Renee Maskin, Rob Paparozzi, and Anne Hills took part playing his tunes in a Nashville styled in the round setup. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.
PHOTOS from Be5D at Asbury Lanes on 5/22/26
by Chris Paul - published 2026-05-31
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Be5D is a band that presents cosmic dance music inspired by the Grateful Dead's exploratory improvisational approach. On May 22, 2026, BE5D performed at Asbury Lanes and photographer Chris Paul was on hand to take photos.
PHOTOS from Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Stone Pony on May 22, 2026
by Chris Paul - published 2026-05-29
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Joe Russo's Almost Dead performed at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on May 22, 2026 and photographer Chris Paul was there to take photos.
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin
In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending."
The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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