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John Mellencamp
"Cherry Bomb"

Released in 1987

I think "Lonesome Jubilee" is one of the best albums of John Mellencamp's career and this track was my favorite.

John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.






 

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

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 16-22, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



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



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025








 

MORE NEWS


People Get Ready: A "Blues & Rock 'N' Roll Summit" is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room featuring Glenn Alexander & Shadowland plus James JB Barnes & The JB Blues Band

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- People Get Ready: A Blues and Rock 'N' Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring a potent double-bill of New Jersey-based talent: rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowland featuring Oria and the Asbury Jukes Horns; and some tasty original blues by James 'JB' Barnes and the JB Blues Band. The event takes place Friday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30pm.


27th Annual Makin Waves Awards



Stone Pony presents The Ocean Avenue Ramble with Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers



The Doo Wop Project's "Doo Wop Christmas" LIVE! at the Strand



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas on Thursday








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.


Rialto Spotlight Series Closes Out 2025 with Westfield Native and Touring Drummer Lucy Ritter



Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas on Thursday




 





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