Beck is an enigmatic singer-songwriter that started out in the 1990s.  He's the type who can't be pinned down to a genre because he changes genres on nearly every album.  With that said I've loved some of his work and didn't much care for other parts, but I admire him for always trying to break new boundaries.

One of my favorite moments as a writer was having a blurb about my first book appear in Mojo Magazine on the same page as a blurb about an upcoming Beck concert in London.

 

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

U.K. Folk Trio, The Longest Johns, to Perform at The Vogel

(RED BANK, NJ) -- U.K. folk trio The Longest Johns will perform at the Vogel on Sunday, November 8, 2026. They are are known the world over for their rollicking harmonies and raucous energy, blowing new wind into the sails of traditional sea shanties and work songs. They are on a U.S. tour to support their latest release End of the Earth. Showtime is 7:00pm.

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Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor

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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

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Beloved singer/songwriter/rocker Willie Nile will perform a special solo "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local favorite Robinson Treacher will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the third season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center. The concert series highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.

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Arts Council of Bradley Beach Presents "Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon" at Erratic Fermentations Brewery

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Shemekia Copeland to Perform Two Nights at Lizzie Rose Music Room

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"Everything Fab Four" Fest 2026 to feature Ken Burns, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, The Cyrkle & many more