The Aquarian

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The Smithereens are back and busier than ever! In September, surviving members Jim Babjak, guitar; Dennis Diken, drums, and Mike Mesaros,...

Makin Waves with Alexander Simone & the Whodat? Live Crew: “Wherever the Vibes Are Needed”

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September 16, 2022 0

Soulful singer-songwriter Alexander Simone has been laying down good vibes within the Asbury Park music scene with this delicious band, the Whodat? Live...

Makin Waves with From Good Homes: Love Our Band

Bob Makin

Columns

August 24, 2022 0

It’s an honor for me to be featured so prominently in the new From Good Homes documentary, “Charlie Loves Our Band,” directed by...

Makin Waves with Taylor Tote: Art of Solitude

Bob Makin

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July 29, 2022 0

Makin Waves 2021 Female Artist of the Year Taylor Tote took some time to chat about her extremely personal new...

Makin Waves with Katie Henry: On Her Way

Bob Makin

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June 22, 2022 0

Bluesy North Jersey roots-rocker Katie Henry had amazing run with her 2019 debut LP, High Road, winning Makin Wave Female Artist of...

Makin Waves with Asbury Park African-American Music Project: Preserving History, Celebrating Community, Cementing Future

Bob Makin

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May 23, 2022 0

Around Memorial Day Weekend 1970 when I was five years old, my grandmother won me yet another prize at a...

Makin Waves with Have a Good Season: “Kept the Spark Alive”

Bob Makin

Columns

April 4, 2022 0

The childhood friendships at the foundation of the fun, infectious, edgy, adventurous Eatontown-based trio Have a Good Season has helped vocalist-guitarist Nic...

Makin Waves with Reality Suite: Friends Throughout the World

Bob Makin

Columns

March 14, 2022 0

Few Jersey bands market themselves as well as Reality Suite. Their masterful efforts have built an international following on four continents....

Makin Waves with Dave Vargo: Good Tunes ‘n’ Hearts

Bob Makin

Columns

February 11, 2022 0

Late to the songwriting table, journeyman musician Dave Vargo, who once toured extensively as a sideman, has established a great local solo...

Makin Waves with Taylor Simon King: Sweet Celebration

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Columns

January 7, 2022 0

The latest production of the dynamic husband-and-wife team of Jersey Shore Broadway talent Lisa Sherman and Oscar-winning songwriter Franke Previte...

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Part X of the When We Were Young Series: Recap, Overview, Finale

Part IX of the When We Were Young Series: Taking Back Sunday

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Creed at Madison Square Garden / November 30, 2024

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

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Makin Waves with The Smithereens: ‘Maintain That Spirit’

On The Record: ‘Talking Heads:77’ Box Set, plus the Flatlanders, a History of Street Singing, & More

On The Record: Elvis Costello’s ‘King of America & Other Realms,’ plus more new releases

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

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

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Makin Waves with From Good Homes: Love Our Band

Makin Waves with Taylor Tote: Art of Solitude

Makin Waves with Katie Henry: On Her Way

Makin Waves with Asbury Park African-American Music Project: Preserving History, Celebrating Community, Cementing Future

Makin Waves with Have a Good Season: “Kept the Spark Alive”

Makin Waves with Reality Suite: Friends Throughout the World

Makin Waves with Dave Vargo: Good Tunes ‘n’ Hearts

Makin Waves with Taylor Simon King: Sweet Celebration

#THROWBACK: The Cranberries, December 14, 1994

Start December with Good Live Music in NYC

Part X of the When We Were Young Series: Recap, Overview, Finale

Creed at Madison Square Garden / November 30, 2024

A Day to Remember at WWWY (Las Vegas Festival Grounds) / October 19, 2024

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