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Jim Hayes and the Buddha Brains
"Walk With Me"

Released in 2009

Jim Hayes and the Buddha Brains were a band from New Jersey who created a minor masterpiece with this track. It's a wonderful mix of rock and jazz. The music is like rock and roll poetry to me...






 

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

(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.


Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"



Rick Wakeman LIVE! at bergenPAC



Clover Stieve releases "How Big Can I Dream"



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








 

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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