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"Don't Go" by Hothouse Flowers

Released in 1988

Hothouse Flowers are a rock band from Dublin, Ireland that incorporated soul and gospel into their songs. "Don't Go" is a pretty good example of how they created their own sound via combining a myriad of influences.




 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris

Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/29/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 27 to February 2, 2026



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






 

MORE NEWS


The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes bring their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with modern rock's boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers to Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.


McCarter Theatre presents José James with Special Guest Lizz Wright in a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" album



Lily Vakili to Release Live In-Studio EP, "Live Wire"



The Newton Theatre presents Dar Williams



The Landis Theater presents BOSTYX - The Ultimate Boston & STYX Tribute Band on Friday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors - a Beatles/Zeppelin/Doors tribute band - on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Magical Mystery Doors takes classic rock beyond the standard tribute.


The Levoy Theatre presents Dead On Live



Kean Department of Music presents Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Saturday



The Newton Theatre presents Dar Williams






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