The Aquarian

December 27, 2024 0

Each year, Makin Waves picks the 12 independent New Jersey bands who made the most waves. That means extensive touring...

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

Bob Makin

Columns

December 23, 2024 0

The top 10 albums by New Jersey indie artists, according to Makin Waves: Jackson Pines – Pine Barrens Volume Two...

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs

Bob Makin

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December 23, 2024 0

The top 10 songs by New Jersey indie artists, according to Makin Waves: James Mastro – “My God” They oughta...

26th Annual Makin Waves Awards

Bob Makin

Columns

December 20, 2024 0

Makin Waves’ annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 26 this year with a bevy of goodness,...

Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: The Makin Waves Band of the Year

Bob Makin

Columns

December 16, 2024 0

Jackson Pines have been my favorite Jersey band for a few years now. They keep getting better and making more waves,...

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: ‘Maintain That Spirit’

Bob Makin

Columns

November 29, 2024 0

New Jersey Hall of Fame power pop act The Smithereens will return December 7 to Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center for...

Makin Waves with Albert Music Hall: ‘Be Part of Our History’

Bob Makin

Columns

November 13, 2024 0

One of the greatest musical treasures in New Jersey is Albert Music Hall, the roots venue created in 1974 by the...

Makin Waves with James Mastro: ‘Goldfish in a Thimble’

Bob Makin

Columns

October 25, 2024 0

James Mastro is a guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, and one of the architects of the Hoboken Sound of the 1980s. James has...

Makin Waves with The Nitro Blues Band: Sweet Victory

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Columns

October 7, 2024 0

The winner of the annual Carteret Battle of the Bands is The Nitro Blues Band, a young four-piece steeped in the...

Makin Waves With Steve Forbert: Keep on Keepin’ On

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Columns

September 18, 2024 0

Now based in Asbury Park, New Jersey, the Meridan, Mississippi-raised singer-songwriter Steve Forbert has come an American musical treasure. His latest album,...

Features

PREMIERE: Whitney Tai’s Stunning Strength & ‘Simulation’

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

Rising Star bodie Finds Inspiration in Faith & Music

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The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Reviews

Getting Behind the Mule: Gov’t Mule at Beacon Theatre / December 30, 2024

Quarters of Change at Brooklyn Steel / December 13, 2024

Happiness with the Black Crowes at the Capitol Theatre / December 22, 2024

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HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

Columns

Makin Waves: Dirty Jersey Dozen

On The Record: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

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Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho (‘Parasite’), plus ‘Doctor Sleep,’ ‘The Siren,’ ‘Scandalous,’ ‘Untouchable,’ and more.

Live Events

Start 2025 with Good Live Music in NYC

Rock the Old Year/New Year with Live Music

Excellent Live Music for Late December in NYC

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Phish’s Mike Gordon & Jon Fishman Perform at Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday Rally

Makin Waves: Dirty Jersey Dozen

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs

26th Annual Makin Waves Awards

Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: The Makin Waves Band of the Year

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: ‘Maintain That Spirit’

Makin Waves with Albert Music Hall: ‘Be Part of Our History’

Makin Waves with James Mastro: ‘Goldfish in a Thimble’

Makin Waves with The Nitro Blues Band: Sweet Victory

Makin Waves With Steve Forbert: Keep on Keepin’ On

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

Start 2025 with Good Live Music in NYC

PREMIERE: Whitney Tai’s Stunning Strength & ‘Simulation’

Getting Behind the Mule: Gov’t Mule at Beacon Theatre / December 30, 2024

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

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