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Jeffrey Gaines
"Hero In Me"

Released in 1992

Jeffrey Gaines is a singer-songwriter from Harrisburg, PA. This was his first single and remains one of his best original songs, in my opinion.






 

COLUMNS

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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."



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



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



​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tom Seaver" by Greg Amici








 

MORE NEWS


Five-time GRAMMY Winner Angélique Kidjo Comes to McCarter Theatre Center on April 11th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Angélique Kidjo comes to McCarter Theatre Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm for an electrifying evening of music spanning her extraordinary career. The performance is part of a limited six-city U.S. tour before Kidjo continues to Europe for a series of international festival appearances.


State Theatre New Jersey presents '60s Rock 'n Roll Revival



Ocean Casino Resort presents UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell



"The Master at Work" Jimmy Webb LIVE! at The Vogel



The Stone Pony presents Glen Hansard on April 11th








 

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.


The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Mike Block Trio and Lynne Hanson



Roy's Hall presents James McMurtry



State Theatre New Jersey presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert—Elton John & Billy Joel




 





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