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Connells, The from "Fun & Games"

Released in 1989

The Connells are a band from Raleigh, North Carolina that formed in 1984. When I was going to college in Virginia, I saw the band play live several times because of this record. It remains one of my favorites of the time period. This is what college radio sounded like in 1989.




 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A New Year's Lullaby" by The New Bardots

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "A New Year's Lullaby," the latest single from Bongo Boy Records act The New Bardots.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 30 to January 5, 2025



Makin Waves Song of the Year: "My Best" by The Well Wish






 

MORE NEWS


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

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On the heels of their sold-out return to touring this year, country music icons Rascal Flatts will hit the road again for their Life Is A Highway Tour in 2026, including a stop at the Prudential Center on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Live Nation-produced, 21-stop trek will bring "the harmonies and charisma that made them one of the biggest country groups" (American Songwriter) to fans nationwide. Fellow country stars Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will continue to support the trio across this new run.


Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band



Will Downing to Perform at UCPAC on Valentine's Day



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock



Albert Music Hall presents its annual Winter Hootenanny in the Pines






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson's Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift from January 2-4, 2026. The show starring Rikki Lee Wilson brings the ultimate Taylor Swift concert experience and has wowed audiences nationwide.


Albert Music Hall presents its annual Winter Hootenanny in the Pines



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock



bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th






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