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 8/10/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026

 

MORE NEWS

The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.

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Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday

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"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

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The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday

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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.

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51st NJ Clearwater Festival to Take Place Labor Day Weekend in Asbury Park

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The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th

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MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: Rise Tour on September 9th