The Aquarian

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Asbury Park singer-songwriter-keyboardist-producer Ryan Gregg is constantly working on stage, in the studio, and on social media as a solo artist,...

Makin Waves With The Successful Failures: ‘Chemistry That Worked Right’

Bob Makin

Columns

June 21, 2023 0

It’s very rare that a local musician can run his own label for more than 30 years, but that Mick...

Makin Waves with Mike Montrey: The Connections We Make

Bob Makin

Columns

May 15, 2023 0

For a quarter of a century, singer-songwriter-guitarist-producer Mike Montrey has released a steady of stream of albums with the Mike Montrey Band, as...

Makin Waves with San Tropez: Time Travelers

Bob Makin

Columns

March 22, 2023 0

Members of some of the best bands ever to call New Brunswick home (such as Wreaths, Aviso Hara, kiaro skuro,...

Makin Waves with Taylor Simon King: ‘Crushing the Avenue’

Bob Makin

Columns

February 8, 2023 0

Taylor Simon King, a celebration of the three American troubadours James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King, is produced by...

Makin Waves with Colossal Street Jam: ‘Beyond Happy to be Back’

Bob Makin

Columns

January 11, 2023 0

Cancer sucks! COVID sucks! However, overcoming both to release the best record of your band’s 33-year career is glorious. That’s...

24th Annual Makin Waves Awards

Bob Makin

Buzz

December 30, 2022 0

The following is the Makin Waves Year-End Report for The Aquarian, featuring the 24th Annual Makin Waves Awards, Makin Waves...

Makin Waves with The Happy Fits: 2022 Makin Waves Band of the Year

Bob Makin

Columns

December 14, 2022 0

They toured Europe in support of their third (and best) LP, Under the Shade of Green, released in August on...

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: ‘It’s Love We Need Everyday’

Bob Makin

Columns

November 21, 2022 0

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

Asbury Park Music History Fundraiser to Benefit Three Charities

Bob Makin

Live Events

November 16, 2022 0

P R E S S R E L E A S E New Jersey– October 26, 2022– Local scene supports Bruce...

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Part V of the When We Were Young Series: New Found Glory

Part IV of the When We Were Young Series: Pat Miranda from Movements

Part III of the When We Were Young Series: 3OH!3

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The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Reviews

Red Wanting Blue at Café Wa? / November 12, 2024

Mk.gee at Franklin Music Hall / November 7, 2024

Iron Maiden at Prudential Center / November 9, 2024

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

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On The Record: The Allman Brothers Band, plus Renaissance, Frank Sinatra, a David Olney Tribute, & More New Releases

Rant ‘N’ Roll: Rarities & More

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

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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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Live Music for NYC Audiences This Week

Awesome Live Music for Mid-November in NYC

Spotlight: More of WPU’s Jazz Room Series

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

Makin Waves with Ryan Gregg: ‘Enjoy the Conversation’

Makin Waves With The Successful Failures: ‘Chemistry That Worked Right’

Makin Waves with Mike Montrey: The Connections We Make

Makin Waves with San Tropez: Time Travelers

Makin Waves with Taylor Simon King: ‘Crushing the Avenue’

Makin Waves with Colossal Street Jam: ‘Beyond Happy to be Back’

24th Annual Makin Waves Awards

Makin Waves with The Happy Fits: 2022 Makin Waves Band of the Year

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: ‘It’s Love We Need Everyday’

Asbury Park Music History Fundraiser to Benefit Three Charities

#THROWBACK: Bruce Springsteen, October 21, 1987

Sammy Rae & Friends Crash Into NYC (& They Need to Again Soon!)

Part V of the When We Were Young Series: New Found Glory

Red Wanting Blue at Café Wa? / November 12, 2024

Live Music for NYC Audiences This Week

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