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Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"
LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set Includes Remastered Album, Rarities, And Previously Unreleased 1986 Live Recordings, Arriving March 27
LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set Includes Remastered Album, Rarities, And Previously Unreleased 1986 Live Recordings, Arriving March 27
Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"
Van Halen began a new chapter 40 years ago with the release of 5150, the first album featuring the lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony. 5150 marked the band's f...
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February 8, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"
LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set Includes Remastered Album, Rarities, And Previously Unreleased 1986 Live Recordings, Arriving March 27
LP/3CD/Blu-ray Set Includes Remastered Album, Rarities, And Previously Unreleased 1986 Live Recordings, Arriving March 27
Here is this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio w/ Joe Kocher and Sweets for Madison
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Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks
Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...
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February 8, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Here is this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio w/ Joe Kocher and Sweets for Madison
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Rutgers University creative writing professor Alex Dawson has co-created “The Devil & Daisy Dirt,” a cryptic bluegrass musical that will do a five-show stand Feb. 20 to 22 at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown
Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed aut...
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February 8, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Rutgers University creative writing professor Alex Dawson has co-created “The Devil & Daisy Dirt,” a cryptic bluegrass musical that will do a five-show stand Feb. 20 to 22 at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
Danny Coleman talks with filmmaker Art Varga about "Listen Up! Trenton Makes Music" in this week's column.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/05/2026
“I want to make sure that I pay homage to three gentlemen because this film was really a group effort because it not only involves filming and talking to people but there is original new music that’s ...
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February 5, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Danny Coleman talks with filmmaker Art Varga about "Listen Up! Trenton Makes Music" in this week's column.
The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference & Showcase returns March 27–28, 2026, bringing two inspiring days of music, learning, and connection to historic Congress Hall and venues throughout downtown Cape May. Hosted in Congress Hall's Grand Ballroom and Harrison Conference Center...
Singer-Songwriter Conference & Showcase Returns to Cape May in March
(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference & Showcase returns March 27–28, 2026, bringing two inspiring days of music, learning, and connection to historic Congress Hall and...
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February 4, 2026 at 8:53 PM
The annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May Conference & Showcase returns March 27–28, 2026, bringing two inspiring days of music, learning, and connection to historic Congress Hall and venues throughout downtown Cape May. Hosted in Congress Hall's Grand Ballroom and Harrison Conference Center...
Beginning on February 5, 2026, moe. will start their upcoming Born to Fly tour in South Burlington, VT with a 3-night run. This tour will feature a 4-night run at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA from March 4-7th and at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ on April 11th.
An Interview with Rob Derhak of moe.
Beginning on February 5, 2026, moe. will start their upcoming Born to Fly tour in South Burlington, VT with a 3-night run. This tour will feature a 4-night run at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA...
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February 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Beginning on February 5, 2026, moe. will start their upcoming Born to Fly tour in South Burlington, VT with a 3-night run. This tour will feature a 4-night run at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA from March 4-7th and at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ on April 11th.
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com, shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com, shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.
Independent Project Records announced that Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement, the original motion picture soundtrack to the 2023 SXSW-winning documentary film, was released on January 30, 2026 on LP (black and pink vinyl), Special Edition CD, and all digital outlets.
Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement Soundtrack Released
(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Independent Project Records announced that Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement, the original motion picture soundtrack to the 2023 SXSW-winning documen...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Independent Project Records announced that Louder Than You Think: A Lo-Fi History of Gary Young & Pavement, the original motion picture soundtrack to the 2023 SXSW-winning documentary film, was released on January 30, 2026 on LP (black and pink vinyl), Special Edition CD, and all digital outlets.
Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio has AJ and Andrew Bucci & Songbird of the Amazon Prime film "Phantom and Percepter" as special guests this week.
Listen to it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/asburymusic....
Listen to it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/asburymusic....
Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks
Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio has AJ and Andrew Bucci & Songbird of the Amazon Prime film "Phantom and Percepter" as special guests this week.
Listen to it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/asburymusic....
Listen to it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/asburymusic....
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
“Love & Affection” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
Danny Coleman talks with Ken Freirich of Random Acts of Kindness in this week's column.
Read it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/20...
Read it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/20...
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/29/2026
So much is made, especially in today's political and human climate of "The haves" and "The have nots," the rich vs poor, beliefs vs beliefs and then there are those among us who believe that kindness ...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Danny Coleman talks with Ken Freirich of Random Acts of Kindness in this week's column.
Read it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/20...
Read it here -> www.newjerseystage.com/articles2/20...
Building on the success of her 2025 full-length release Oceans Of Kansas and tour, comes Lily Vakili's first live EP, Live Wire out May 8, 2026, an in-studio, live audio & video recording of songs named for what fans and critics alike say is a perfect description of her charismatic performance style
Lily Vakili to Release Live In-Studio EP, "Live Wire"
(NEW YORK, NY) -- Building on the success of her 2025 full-length release Oceans Of Kansas and tour, comes Lily Vakili's first live EP, Live Wire out May 8, 2026, an in-studio, live audio and video re...
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January 29, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Building on the success of her 2025 full-length release Oceans Of Kansas and tour, comes Lily Vakili's first live EP, Live Wire out May 8, 2026, an in-studio, live audio & video recording of songs named for what fans and critics alike say is a perfect description of her charismatic performance style
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. Rhett is a revered singer-songwriter known for his more than three decades fronting the popular rock band Old 97’s who were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Americana Awards.
Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller of Old 97's
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. Rhett is a revered singer-songwriter known for his more than three decades fronting the popular roc...
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January 23, 2026 at 9:21 PM
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. Rhett is a revered singer-songwriter known for his more than three decades fronting the popular rock band Old 97’s who were honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the 2025 Americana Awards.
Fairmont honors drummer with first single from "Everything is Fleeting"
Fairmont honors drummer with first single from "Everything is Fleeting"
January 3rd would have been Andy Applegate's 44th birthday. He was the drummer in Fairmont from 2003 until he had health problems later in his life. To honor him, the band's founder Neil Sabatino re...
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January 23, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Fairmont honors drummer with first single from "Everything is Fleeting"
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “The Death of Renee Good,” the latest single by the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel
It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunke...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:08 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “The Death of Renee Good,” the latest single by the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel.
Danny Coleman talks with Amber West in this week's column.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/22/2026
"Rinny," that is correct, it's my first album ever but I do have an acoustic one coming shortly too but that has all different songs on it than the "Rinny" album," said a very enthusiastic Amber West ...
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January 22, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Danny Coleman talks with Amber West in this week's column.
This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Tiny Cities, The Melancholy Kings, Jay Ingstrup, Bamberdost, furiousBall, Evil6, Steam Enginess, Jason Didner and the Drive, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Bruce Tunkel. Plus a look back at "M.L. King" by Jon Caspi.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/19/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM
This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Tiny Cities, The Melancholy Kings, Jay Ingstrup, Bamberdost, furiousBall, Evil6, Steam Enginess, Jason Didner and the Drive, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Bruce Tunkel. Plus a look back at "M.L. King" by Jon Caspi.
Check out this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio with special guest Crown of Smoke
Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks
Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...
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January 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Check out this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio with special guest Crown of Smoke
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Light the Room,” the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Light the Room," the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Light the Room,” the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.
Danny Coleman talks with Callum in this week's column.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/15/2026
"I'm doing fantabulous today. I'm from Berlin, Maryland, it's a very small town, one street light, lots of cops and everyone knows each other," chuckled young singer-songwriter Callum who will be maki...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:53 AM
Danny Coleman talks with Callum in this week's column.
Zalerno’s debut EP Mythic Romance doesn't feel like the opening statement of a band finding its footing so much as a snapshot of instinct already in motion, led by 17-year-old songwriter Griffin Salerno and grounded by his creative partnership with 19-year-old Joaquin Narucki.
An Interview with Zalerno about "Mythic Romance"
Zalerno’s debut EP Mythic Romance doesn't feel like the opening statement of a band finding its footing so much as a snapshot of instinct already in motion, led by 17-year-old songwriter Griffin Saler...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Zalerno’s debut EP Mythic Romance doesn't feel like the opening statement of a band finding its footing so much as a snapshot of instinct already in motion, led by 17-year-old songwriter Griffin Salerno and grounded by his creative partnership with 19-year-old Joaquin Narucki.
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, Lez Zeppelin returns to UCPAC with a special concert celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack! The concert takes place Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm.
UCPAC presents Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 21st
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin — the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and...
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January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, Lez Zeppelin returns to UCPAC with a special concert celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack! The concert takes place Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm.
It's time for the annual Light of Day shows! A time when Asbury Park comes alive with music throughout the city -- everything from singer-songwriter to rock & blues to cover bands and tribute acts. It's a great time to check out new artists, see your favorites, and experience new venues.
Light of Day WinterFest 2026 Preview
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- It's time for the annual Light of Day shows! A time when Asbury Park comes alive with music throughout the city -- everything from singer-songwriter to rock & blues to cover bands...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:49 PM
It's time for the annual Light of Day shows! A time when Asbury Park comes alive with music throughout the city -- everything from singer-songwriter to rock & blues to cover bands and tribute acts. It's a great time to check out new artists, see your favorites, and experience new venues.
(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, at the West Milford Elks Lodge. Doors open at 1:00pm, with music beginning at 1:30pm.
North Jersey Blues Society presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on March 8th
(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day, at the West Milford Elks ...
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January 11, 2026 at 9:38 PM
(WEST MILFORD, NJ) -- The North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) presents NJBS Showcase Series: Women in Blues on Sunday, March 8, 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, at the West Milford Elks Lodge. Doors open at 1:00pm, with music beginning at 1:30pm.