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Willie Nile
"Positively Bob"

Released in 2017

Willie Nile is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Buffalo, New York who moved to NYC when he started playing music professionally. His songs today are the musical embodiment of the city - gritty and creative; sometimes optimistic, sometimes depressing. His first record came out in 1980, but it was the records from 2006 on that caught my attention. Record after record seemed to be classics. It's rare to see an artist have 10 straight great albums, but Willie has been in an incredible groove. His song "One Guitar" from "The Innocent Ones" album has become something of the Light of Day anthem as a finale type song with all of the artists performing it on stage together.
Here are two more tracks to check out

 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Footman's Tale" from Jersey City-based Silver Heir's debut album, "Hindenburg Variations."

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/19/2026

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 17-23, 2026

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers

 

MORE NEWS

Sleeping With Sirens releases "An Ending In Itself"

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- The iconic alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens return with the poignant and powerful track, "An Ending In Itself," produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Movements). Driven by unrelenting angst and gigantic melodies, this release marks the first single released with Rise Records since Feel, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

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"Unplugged Hearts - An Acoustic Alternative Collection"

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State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash

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The Lovin' Spoonful to Perform in Newton

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PHOTOS from moe. at Ardmore Music Hall
March 6-7, 2026

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(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.

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines on March 21st

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Split Level Concerts presents Joy Clark and Sug Daniels

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Americana Women celebrates the Queens of Country and Folk at Kean University on March 21st