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Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, "Starry Starry Night" – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

 
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Blues-Rock Trio Twisted Livin' to Make Anchor Rock Club Debut

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Twisted Livin', breakout New Jersey-based blues rock trio, make their performing debut at Atlantic City's premiere non-casino live music venue, Anchor Rock Club on Friday, November 7, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. The Billy Walton Band will also perform.

Pop-Up Record and CD Sale this weekend to Benefit Families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Cranford resident and well-known musicologist and radio DJ Rich Russo (heard on multiple FM stations and SiriusXM) will host a series of Pop-Up Record and CD Sales in Cranford to benefit the families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, the 17-year-old girls tragically killed in Cranford.

Makin Waves with The Cowsills: 'Musical Family'

The Cowsills, the real-life inspiration behind the hit television series "The Partridge Family," featuring teen siblings Bill, Bob, Barry, John, Susan, and Paul in tandem with mom Barbara, were one of the biggest pop acts of the late '60s. Their hits included "The Rain, the Park and Other Things," "Indian Lake," and "Hair," distinguished by their angelic harmonies and sun-kissed melodies.

Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Rascals and Gary Lewis and the Playboys at PNC Bank Arts Center on October 3, 2025.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/18/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities






 

MORE NEWS


Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on May 9th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is touring in support of the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, Bringing Down the Horse. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence.�


The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday



Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025



Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums of 2025



bergenPAC presents Darlene Love on Sunday






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