1) "Manic Monday" by Bangles, The

2) "Mad About You" by Belinda Carlisle

3) The Bridge by Billy Joel

4) "Digging Your Scene" by Blow Monkeys, The

5) "Love Like A Rocket" by Bob Geldof

6) Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi

7) Third Stage by Boston

8) The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby and the Range

9) "Everywhere I Go" by Call, The

10) Fields of Fire by Corey Hart

11) "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House

12) "(I Just) Died In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew

13) Boomtown by David and David

14) "Brilliant Mistake" by Elvis Costello

15) "Tuff Enough" by Fabulous Thunderbirds

16) "Der Kommissar" by Falco

17) "Secret Separation" by Fixx, The

18) Invisible Touch by Genesis

19) "Keep Your Hands To Yourself" by Georgia Satellites

20) "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)" by Glass Tiger

21) Talking In Code by Glen Burtnick

22) "The Hunter" by GTR

23) Lives In The Balance by Jackson Browne

24) "Golden Ball and Chain" by Jason and The Scorchers

25) John Eddie by John Eddie

26) Raised on Radio by Journey

27) "World Shut Your Mouth" by Julian Cope

28) The Whole Story by Kate Bush

29) "Shelter" by Lone Justice

30) "All In My Mind" by Love and Rockets

31) "Love At The Five & Dime" by Nanci Griffith

32) "If You Leave" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

33) "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes" by Paul Simon

34) So by Peter Gabriel

35) This Father's Day by Peter Himmelman

36) "Talk Dirty to Me" by Poison

37) "Fall on Me" by R.E.M.

38) "Carpenter's Son" by Rainmakers, The

39) "C'est La Vie" by Robbie Nevil

40) Strong Persuader by Robert Cray

41) Especially for You by Smithereens, The

42) The Queen Is Dead by Smiths, The

43) At Least We Got Shoes by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes

44) "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood

45) "Always The Sun" by Stranglers, The

46) "The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" by Timbuk 3

47) Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers by Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers

48) "Solitary Man" by Ups and Downs

49) 5150 by Van Halen

50) "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" by Wang Chung

51) Leaving Time by Winter Hours

52) Skylarking by XTC

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 1-7, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 1-7, 2025 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 6/30/25

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "My Place" by Des & the Swagmatics

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/26/25

 

MORE NEWS

Asbury Lanes presents There, There - A Tribute to Radiohead

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Lanes presents There, There on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are the premier Radiohead tribute act, playing songs from throughout the band's iconic multi-decade catalogue.

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The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

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bergenPAC presents Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90's Part 2

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Blue Curtain presents 2025 Summer Concert Series in Princeton

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An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.

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2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC

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South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July

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Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025

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