The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Long Live the Low," the title track single of the forthcoming LP from Jersey City-based singer-songwriter Sean Kiely.

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Dead Zep LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Dead Zep performing on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on August 26, 2026.

Mason Gross School of the Arts presents AJAYE in concert on October 1st

Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on October 2nd

Princeton Folk Music Society presents Rakish on September 18th

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.

Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

The Newton Theatre presents Molly Tuttle on September 17th

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Hall of Fame: Years1983-present

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YEAR: 2012

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1) "Hold On" by Alabama Shakes

2) "Train Home From New Orleans" by Alice Leon

3) Weeds Kill The Wild Flowers by Arlan Feiles

4) The Day After by Bob Burger

5) Roses And Broken Hearts by Diego Allesandro

6) Somewhere Beneath These Southern Skies by Dirty Guv'nahs, The

7) "Some Nights" by fun.

8) Clockpunchers by Ghosts in the Valley

9) "Eyes Wide Open" by Gotye

10) "Family" by James Dean Wells

11) "Beneath These Dreams" by James Deely

12) Live In Europe by Jeffrey Gaines

13) Behind A Veil by Jess Klein

14) Same Old Brand New Me by John Eddie

15) "Guns & Ammunition" by July Talk

16) "Coffee House" by Keith Monacchio

17) Armour by Kyle Adem

18) "Mud and Stone" by Loretta Hagen

19) "Ho Hey" by Lumineers, The

20) "Breathing Underwater" by Metric

21) Exile on Wilson Street by Mike June

22) "I Will Wait" by Mumford and Sons

23) "Emily (in which we say hello)" by No Wine For Kittens

24) "The Best Part of Me" by Peter Prasa

25) From the Vanishing Point by Red Wanting Blue

26) "Hey, Can I Sleep On Your Futon?" by Richard Barone

27) "Charlie Brown's Lament" by Small Town Poets

28) Towers by Son of Dov

29) "Dead Stars Drive-In" by Stellar Corpses

30) Here I Am! by Successful Failures, The

31) Best Day of Your Life by Tommy Fuller

32) Southern Canon by US Rails

33) "Audience" by Val Emmich

34) "What Are We Gonna Do" by Welcome Matt, The

35) Analog by Williamsboy, The

36) Zak Smith by Zak Smith

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Long Live the Low" by Sean Kiely

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/03/2026

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Listen for a Moment" by The Beagles with Joy

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/27/2026

MORE NEWS

Dead Zep LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Mason Gross School of the Arts presents AJAYE in concert on October 1st

Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on October 2nd

Princeton Folk Music Society presents Rakish on September 18th

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th

Nostalgia Takes The Stage at MPAC this September with shows by Dion, Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone, and The Rascals

Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

The Newton Theatre presents Molly Tuttle on September 17th

Advertise with The Penguin Rocks for $50-$100 per month, click here for info

The Penguin Rocks

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