The Cruzados were a band from Los Angeles that released two albums in the 1980s and had a huge hit with "Bed of Lies" - a song whose video received heavy play on MTV. It's one of my favorite rock tracks of the 80s.
There are a lot of great songs on this album. In addition to the big hit, my favorites include "Small Town Love", "Chains of Freedom", "Road of Truth", "I Want Your World to Turn", "Young and on Fire", and "Summer's Come, Summer's Gone".
They were always a band I thought should have been bigger. Tito Larriva (vocalist/guitar) founded the band (originally called The Plugz) in 1978. He would go on to play in the band Tito & Tarantula.
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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Ali Zanders, Sam Tunkel, Brian Westervelt, Jay Ingstrup, A Halo Called Fred, Damfino, Regency Club, and Night Windows. Plus a look back at "This American Life" by Diego Allessandro.
(NEWTON, NJ) -- The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.
