Bon Jovi is one of the biggest rock bands to ever come from New Jersey.  They started out as a true hard rock band, but morphed into a more mainstream rock sound over time.

It's hard to put into words just how big the Slippery When Wet album was when it came out.  It took Bon Jovi from a few regional hits into superstardom within a few months.

Props go out to the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation that runs several JBJ Soul Kitchens throughout the state - non-profit Community Restaurants that serve paying and in-need customers.

Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

 

COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/6/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Ali Zanders, Sam Tunkel, Brian Westervelt, Jay Ingstrup, A Halo Called Fred, Damfino, Regency Club, and Night Windows. Plus a look back at "This American Life" by Diego Allessandro.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 31 to April 6, 2026

 

MORE NEWS

The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Simple Gifts on April 17th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Simple Gifts on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Christ Congregation Church. Two women plus ten instruments equal one good time when the award-winning duo of Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon take the stage. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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Bergen Institute for the Creative Arts at Bergen Community College presents Back to Bergen on April 16th

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MPAC presents The String Queens on April 24th

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The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre

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Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.

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MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music

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Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances

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Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell