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YEAR: 2010

albums are in italics, songs in quotes

1) "Kid in the City" by Amboys, The

2) Down Wires by Anthony D'Amato

3) Songs for a Sinking Ship by April Smith

4) "John Lennon" by Arkells

5) Simplify by Ben Arnold

6) "Cigarette Smoke" by Cara Salimando

7) "Call Me Up" by Charlotte Sometimes

8) Dr Dream And The Imaginary Pop-Cabaret by Emma Dean

9) American Slang by Gaslight Anthem, The

10) The Last Good Kiss by George Wirth

11) "Black Dress, White Dress" by Jerzy Jung

12) Love it to Life by Jesse Malin and The St. Marks Social

13) When The Day Breaks by Joe Whyte

14) Strange Situation by Jon Caspi and The First Gun

15) The Long Evening by Keith Monacchio

16) Bleu Room With A Red Vase by Lisa Bouchelle

17) "Absence of Love" by Matt Kay

18) "The Princess of New Jersey" by Mike Rocket

19) "Hey Justine" by Rosewood Ghosts

20) Cheap Sunglasses by Status Green

21) Three Nights by Successful Failures, The

22) The Model Citizen LP by Tommy Strazza

23) "Your Eyes" by Wag, The

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The Newton Theatre presents John Lodge from The Moody Blues

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UPCOMING SHOWS

United Children's Music Project presents Latin Night Thursdays

(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.


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Borgata Event Center presents Bonnie Raitt






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