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YEAR: 1988

albums are in italics, songs in quotes

1) "C'mon Caroline" by Bobby Bandiera

2) Starfish by Church, The

3) "Punk Rock Girl" by Dead Milkmen, The

4) "Fate" by Dear Mr. President

5) Rough Night In Jericho by Dreams So Real

6) Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars by Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians

7) One Big Day by Face To Face

8) "Birth, School, Work, Death" by Godfathers, The

9) The Mona Lisa's Sister by Graham Parker

10) Lies by Guns N Roses

11) "I Wish I Had a Girl" by Henry Lee Summer

12) "Don't Go" by Hothouse Flowers

13) Set the Night On Fire by James Deely and the Valiants

14) "Angel Eyes" by Jeff Healey Band, The

15) "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

16) Slow Turning by John Hiatt

17) "There She Goes" by La's, The

18) "Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford

19) "Let it Roll" by Little Feat

20) "Cult of Personality" by Living Colour

21) Melissa Etheridge by Melissa Etheridge

22) Short Sharp Shocked by Michelle Shocked

23) Answers to Nothing by Midge Ure

24) "I Know You're Out There Somewhere" by Moody Blues, The

25) "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" by Proclaimers, The

26) Love Junk by Pursuit of Happiness, The

27) Green by R.E.M.

28) Green Thoughts by Smithereens, The

29) "Ballad of the Pralltown Cafe" by Stealin Horses

30) Streets Of This Town by Steve Forbert

31) "(Nothing But) Flowers" by Talking Heads

32) "Everything's Different Now" by Til Tuesday

33) "Stay" by Tonio K.

34) Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman

35) "Look Away" by Tradia

36) Pop Art by Transvision Vamp

37) Traveling Wilburys, Vol. 1 by Traveling Wilburys

38) Rattle and Hum by U2

39) Fisherman's Blues by Waterboys, The

40) "Tomorrow People" by Ziggy Marley and The Melody Makers

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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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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.


The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier



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



Blue Curtain presents 2025 Summer Concert Series in Princeton



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.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC



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



Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025






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