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Bobby Strange
"Halfway Home"

Released in 2006

Bobby Strange is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who moved to California many years ago. He's lovingly referred to as the greatest songwriter you've never heard... and that's probably true. I caught up with Bobby Strange in 2016 to talk about moving to California and working as a busker each day. The feature article is available here

Here are two more tracks to check out






 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Home in Your Heart" by Gary Shaffer

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Home in Your Heart," the latest single from veteran Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Gary Shaffer.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/10/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 9-15, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Long Live the Low" by Sean Kiely








 

MORE NEWS


BBD Rhythm & Blues Band to Perform at Orchard Park By David Burke on September 25th

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Orchard Park by David Burke presents some high-quality original blues when respected New Jersey-based bluesman James 'JB' Barnes and his BBD Rhythm & Blues Band perform there in concert on Friday, September 25, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is free.


MPAC presents Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour on September 19th



Broadway star Jessica Vosk kicks off MPAC's 32nd Season on September 18th



Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Celtic Thunder on Sunday








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) --   Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm in Ovation Hall. The pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers bring their Legacy tour to Atlantic City.


Music Box at the Borgata presents Justin Hayward on Friday



The Williams Center hosts Spirit of 76 Expo on Saturday



Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday




 





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