Warren Zevon is a American singer-songwriter that is probably best remembered for his lyrics and songs like "Werewolves of London" and "Lawyers, Guns and Money" that came out in the 1970s. But he put out many great albums throughout his career until dying of mesothelioma in 2003.
Just before he died, he went into the studio to record "The Wind". This may have been the first album by an artist who knew he was dying that I had ever heard of. Following this one, other artists have released "final" records as well.
There is something amazingly powerful about the lyrics in these songs with the context of someone's life being in its final chapter.
Each year-end coverage of Makin Waves features "The Dirty Jersey Dozen," a list of the 12 indie Jersey music acts that made the most waves. Two bands that likely would be on the all-time Dirty Jersey list are Gigantic, a Jersey Shore trio inspired by the primal pop of The Pixies and Nirvana, and Alternative Tentacles recording act Buzzkill, also a trio from the days when New Brunswick was the state's best music scene.
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Pinelands Cultural Society (PCS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special show honoring its rich musical and cultural heritage. The event will take place at the Albert Music Hall, where attendees can enjoy an evening of stories from the past as well as five live musical performances.
(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for three Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.
