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Henry Lee Summer
"I Wish I Had a Girl"

Released in 1988

Henry Lee Summer is a singer-songwriter from Indiana. "I Wish I Had A Girl" was his breakout hit on rock radio. He released a bunch of albums from 1984-1999, but never reached the next level. Sadly, personal problems with alcohol and drugs led to several arrests a decade later.






 

COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/6/26

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.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 31 to April 6, 2026








 

MORE NEWS


The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Simple Gifts on April 17th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Simple Gifts on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church. Two women plus ten instruments equal one good time when the award-winning duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon take the stage. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts at Bergen Community College presents Back to Bergen on April 16th



MPAC presents The String Queens on April 24th



The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre



Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"








 

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.


MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music



Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances



Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell




 





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