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Wharton Arts Awards Two Local Teens with Accolades

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- On February 24, Wharton Arts announced that two local teens have received awards from the Garden State’s leading performing arts education organization. Aadhitya Raam Ashok of Edison is the winner of the inaugural Wharton Arts Annual Choral Composition Competition and Nina Park of Basking Ridge is the winner of the 2023 New Jersey Youth Symphony Concerto Competition.

 
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Screaming Females releases "Mourning Dove"

Last month, Don Giovanni Records announced the brand new album from DIY scene icons Screaming Females. Titled Desire Pathway, the album will be released on Friday, February 17 and is the band's eighth LP released over their eighteen year career. Screaming Females have released "Mourning Dove" - the second and final single ahead of the album across all digital streaming platforms, and Bandcamp.

Princeton Junction’s Eli Bramnick Builds A Busy Career as a Recording Studio and Touring Guitarist in L.A.

Eli Bramnick, a native of Princeton Junction, has established himself as an in-demand recording session and touring guitarist on the Los Angeles music scene.  Artists with whom he’s worked include folk-pop singer Peter McPoland (Columbia Records), singer-songwriter Marc E. Bassy, TikTok pop sensation Haiden, soulful vocalist Kyle Lux, award-winning songstress Ella Collier, edgy pop belter Kate Grahn, and jazzy actress/singer Jordyn Simone, who was a finalist on “American Idol” and “The Voice”.

Low Cut Connie Pays Tribute To Philadelphia DJ Jerry Blavat with "Low Cut Strut"

On February 9th, Low Cut Connie pays tribute to “The Geator With The Heator” Jerry Blavat, the legendary Phildalephia DJ who passed away last month, with the release of “Low Cut Strut (Strut That Ass Right Back to Class),” which features a guest appearance from Blavat himself. The song was originally released as the b-side of the “Shake It Little Tina” 7 inch vinyl in 2015, and is now available on streaming services for the first time.

Can't Swim Releases New Single: "Nowhere, Ohio"

New Jersey rock band, Can’t Swim, shared a new single, “Nowhere, Ohio,” out via Pure Noise Records. The track is off forthcoming fourth full length studio album, Thanks But No Thanks, arriving March 3rd. “Nowhere, Ohio” offers a playful tribute to the Alkaline Trio classic “Radio” in between stabs of downtuned guitars and lyrics that reflect on the loneliness of touring.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hologram" by Tiny Cities

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Hologram" from "The Wind Can Be So Cruel" the debut EP of the new duo Tiny Cities, featuring Melissa Anthony and Dennis King




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/16/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 14-20, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Fever" by Lisa Bouchelle






 

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Michael Patrick is a Americana singer-songwriter who has played well over 2,000 live shows in the tri-state area, released six albums from 2004's Roots & Branches to 2023's Crossing Bridges, and created popular shows like his Johnny Cash "Ring of Fire" tribute. A few years ago, he moved to the Hunterdon County area. Halfway through 2023, Michael made an even bigger life decision - he decided to leave his full-time job and play music full-time.


Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years




Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra




Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at bergenPAC




Levoy Theatre presents Jersey Native Zach Westcott






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


Light of Day Winterfest to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in January




Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival




Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025






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