Glen Burtnick is an artist from New Jersey that I always thought should have been the 'next one' from Jersey. He released several solo albums, was a member of Styx for a while, and is part of The Weeklings now.
This was his second album and included a minor hit in "Follow You" (I was at the video shoot in Philadelphia). Songs like "Spinning My Wheels" and "Abelene" are among the best in his catalog. The entire album is very strong; it just didn't get the record label support it needed, imo.
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.
