Joan Jett is a rocker from Pennyslvania who was first seen in The Runaways in the 1970s. A few years after becoming a solo artist, Joan's cover of "I Love Rock and Roll" dominated radio in 1982. She's known as a terrific guitarist and she has a punk rock vibe running through her songs. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015.
This track was written by Bruce Springsteen for the film of the same time in which Joan Jett stars with Michael J. Fox as members of a bar band.
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.
