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Mike is an NJ Native and Music Industry lifer who returned to his home state last year, after successfully recovering from Stage IV Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which basically forced him to retire from his long standing role in Satellite Radio. He was on the original XM launch Programing Team and created, programed, and hosted The Loft for 17 years. Closer to Earth he was the original Music Director of WHTG/FM 106.3 in Asbury Park and with Rich Robinson launched, developed and nurtured what became Alternative Radio. He also programmed Coyote Radio in Santa Fe, NM., and can list Jem Records, Rykodisc, FMQB, iCast and more on his CV. After moving around the country in search of the perfect segue, he is thrilled to be back where he belongs in his beloved New Jersey. Sure, he "retired" but it came as no shock that he created From The Basement to continue a quest that is never really work as far as he’s concerned.

 
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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 28 to February 3, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 28 to February 3, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Man of Manzanita" by Nefesh Mountain




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/23/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 21-27, 2025






 

MORE NEWS

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music has announced the honorees of its third annual American Music Honors event, to be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The 2025 honorees are: Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello, and Joe Ely. The event begins at 8:30pm.


Remember Jones to Be First Performer at Mantoloking Road Playhouse with JONES SINGS JONES!




The Newton Theatre presents Texas Flood featuring Tommy Katona




MPAC presents Grammy-winning Gospel Musical Group The Blind Boys of Alabama on Friday




Outpost in the Burbs presents Willy Porter






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Good Co., Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass throughout the next few weeks.


Sons of Silver to open for Myles Kennedy at The Stone Pony




Xian Zhang to conduct Holst's 'The Planets' with New Jersey Symphony in New Brunswick, Newark, and Morristown




Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music presents Second Annual President's Lecture on Music History and Contemporary America






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