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.
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts added two more honorees to its Walk of Fame on Friday, July 10, 2026, inducting Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson of The B-52s and Dramarama during a special ceremony outside the historic venue in Red Bank.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.
