Ken Shane was a singer-songwriter from New Jersey. He grew up in both North Jersey and South Jersey, but it's clear his heart remained at the Shore. This was his only full-length album and it's utterly brilliant. It's his ode to growing up in Atlantic City. His songwriting reminds me of artists like Jackson Browne and Warren Zevon. To me, this is a soundtrack for the lives of those who grow up along the Shore. You'll see yourself and your friends in the stories he sings. Sadly, Ken passed away in 2022. This album came in at #44 in my list of Top 100 Albums by Jersey Artists from 2001-2010.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "New Years at the Airport" from Yawn Mower's brand new sophomore LP, "I Just Can't Wait to Die," on Mint 400 Records.
(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Buffalo, NY based jamband moe. has toured throughout the U.S. and internationally. This year, moe. is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Through ups and downs, moe. serves as a cornerstone of their musical genre and has triumphantly been on the road in support of their recent studio release, "Circle of Giants". I recently caught up with Vinnie Amico (drummer) on location at People Fest in Hillsboro, WI.
