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YEAR: 2005

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1) "The World's Best Ex-Boyfriend" by Ad Frank

2) From the Ground Up by Antigone Rising

3) "Blood and Peanut Butter" by B.C. Camplight

4) The West End Kid by Bill Toms and Hard Rain

5) "Weight of the World" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

6) "Have Love, Will Travel" by Blue Van, The

7) "No Good Reason" by Bluebone

8) Brian Molnar by Brian Molnar

9) "Gimme That Shot" by Charms, The

10) "Maybe It's Time" by Clues, The

11) Dirt Waffle by Commons, The

12) "Meaning of Life" by David W. Jacobsen

13) Plans by Death Cab for Cutie

14) Whatever Planet by Dipsomaniacs

15) An American Tale by Echo Screen

16) "I'll Be Damned" by Full Out Freak

17) Lights of Brigantine by George Wirth

18) "Some People" by Green Marie

19) "This I'd Do" by Greg Trooper

20) "Where I've Been" by Hey Tiger

21) "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" by Jack Johnson

22) "Love & Nausea" by Jacob Callis

23) Smile Goodbye To The Kings And Clowns by James Dalton

24) Safe in Sound by Jim Boggia

25) The Lower 48 by Joe Whyte

26) This Town by Jon Caspi

27) The Vagabond Tales by Joseph Parsons

28) Employment by Kaiser Chiefs

29) Back To Me by Kathleen Edwards

30) Odd Hour Work Week by Lanky

31) "Brick Wall" by Margaret McClure

32) "Monday Over Friday" by Marwood

33) "Saints and Sinners" by Matt O'Ree

34) Second Thoughts by Mike Pek

35) "April and Angela" by Mike Rocket

36) Stories Of A Stranger by O.A.R.

37) "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" by Panic! At the Disco

38) "Freaky Fat Tuesday" by Partical Zoo

39) "Shed My Skin (For Johnny Cash)" by Pat Roddy

40) Traditional Gentlemen Of The Road by Patrick's Head

41) Five Corners by Pete Vash

42) "I've Been Wrong Before" by Purple Wizard

43) "Goodbye Renee" by Randy Coleman

44) "Slow New York" by Richard Julian

45) "I Feel My Sex" by RockDownBaby

46) "Day Sleeper" by Ropetree

47) "Am I Too Young" by Silent Mind

48) Through The Feeling by Souls' Release

49) Shadow & Splendor by Stacie Rose

50) Rebel, Sweetheart by Wallflowers, The

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 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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WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday



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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026



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Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th






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