Jon Caspi & The First Gun Releases "Raise 'Em High! & Other Delights" Via Fake Chapter Records

On October 21, 2022, New Jersey punk/americana rock outfit Jon Caspi & The First Gun shared their new 5-song EP Raise 'Em High! & Other Delights, via Fake Chapter Records, which includes the new version of their fan favorite barroom sing-along song, “Raise ‘Em High!”, featuring Jesse Malin on vocals, and Dez Cadena (known from Black Flag and The Misfits) on guitar.

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Count Basie Center for the Arts announces $20M Endowment Campaign; Musician Charlie Puth named Honorary Chair

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The nonprofit Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced its $20m ‘Forever For Everyone’ endowment campaign. GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum singer / songwriter / producer Charlie Puth, the onetime student of the Count Basie Center Academy of the Arts who kicked off his ‘One Night Only’ tour at the venue, was named honorary chair. 

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AERIA Records Releases Sea Are Bee Single "Marissa Please"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Venerable NJ musician Colie Brice now known artistically as SEA ARE BEE has recently returned to his roots at the Jersey Shore and has released a new single entitled "Marissa Please". The song was recorded at Lake House Recording Studios on 10/2/22.

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VampireFreaks Announces Dark Force Fest: Three-Day Goth-Industrial Music Festival

(PARSIPPANY, NJ) -- Dark Force Fest is the gathering of top international gothic and industrial bands including classic favorite bands and newly trending artists.  Dark Force Fest takes place March 31- April 2, 2023 in Parsippany, NJ, where they take over the massive Sheraton Parsippany, including 44,000 square feet of event space and all 370 hotel rooms. The hotel rooms in the main venue sold out within days of announcing this festival, but there are still overflow hotels in the area.

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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

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An Interview with Michael Patrick about Leaving a Day Job Behind and Playing Music Full-time

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.

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Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years

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Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra

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Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at bergenPAC

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Levoy Theatre presents Jersey Native Zach Westcott