I think "Lonesome Jubilee" is one of the best albums of John Mellencamp's career. The singer-songwriter from Indiana came through with a record that sounded very different from anything he had released before. It had a couple of top 15 hits, but mostly it seemed to define a sound for his music - one unlike anybody else's.
My favorite tracks include "Cherry Bomb" (one of the best songs of the 1980s in my opinon), "Paper In Fire", "Check it Out", and "The Real Life".
John Mellencamp was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "“Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Punch Brothers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on May 14, 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.
