Sheli Aarden is a singer-songwriter from New Jersey. I knew of her from the local music scene, but got to know her better when I ran a monthly show at the Twisted Tree Cafe in Asbury Park. The show started after her set each month.

Sheli is married to Keith Monacchio, a singer-songwriter from New Jersey who was in the band The Commons. They have a son who seems destined to be a musician as well.

Here are two more tracks to check out

 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/29/2026

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 27 to November 2, 2026

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin

 

MORE NEWS

Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor

(PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor on Friday, November 20, 2026 in an evening of upbeat and bubbling song filled with enthusiasm and love. The concert takes place at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm. A livestream option is available as well.

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State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead

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The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert on Friday

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Founder of The Jersey Pops Orchestra releases Christmas Album

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Roy's Hall to Host Peter Karp Record Release Show on November 6th

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents Get the Led Out on October 30th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Get The Led Out on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm. From bombastic and epic to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering.

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The Lizzie Rose Halloween Spectacular takes place October 30th

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Songwriters in the Pines Returns to Albert Music Hall on Friday

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega on Friday