Soul Engines was a terrific band from New Jersey in the late 1980s and 90s. This remains one of my favorite albums by a Jersey artist. Lead singer Mark Nuzzi would go on to release a few solo albums after the band broke up. Soul Engines eventually released another record in 2001.

I credit this band with giving me the inspiration for the Beyond the Palace book where I tried to find out what happened to all of the bands I grew up with.

 

COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/12/2026

 

MORE NEWS

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, including several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.

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Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26

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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday

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WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday

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Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.

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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

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The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th

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Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th