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Makin’ Waves—The Makin’ Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen

January 1, 2020

Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen are left to right from top: Cold Weather Company, The Cryptkeeper Five, Katie Henry, Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son, Daughter Vision, Well Wisher, Dentist, Deal Casino, Lowlig... Read More...

Makin Waves with Dentist: Feeding the Beat

Bob Makin

December 4, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

Out of the many Jersey bands makin’ waves, Dentist seem to be surfing some of the largest. With a couple of national and several regional tours under the Asbury Park-based indie trio’s collective belt, as well... Read More...

Truth Hurts! Makin Waves with Brittney Dixon and Band of Hard Truths

Bob Makin

November 6, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

Brittney Dixon is the youngest person ever to win the Makin Waves Tsunami Award, this 31-year-old column’s annual nonperformer recognition of the behind-the-scenes scenester who moved and shook the scene the m... Read More...

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: 40 Years of Friendship & Fans

Bob Makin

October 2, 2019

Features, Interviews

The Smithereens are a loud ‘n’ proud Central Jersey-originated rock band, whose renowned live shows and radio hits channel the essence of joy and heartbreak into hook-laden, three-minute power pop songs. Infus... Read More...

Makin’ Waves with Levy & the Oaks: In Your Face!

Bob Makin

September 4, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

Levy & the Oaks are a relatively new band featuring four well-established veterans of the New Jersey music scene. Front man Levy Okun and bassist Lou Panico were in Drive-Thru recording act Socratic, and g... Read More...

Makin Waves with Little Vicious: Rappin’ Redemption with the Riff Witch!

Bob Makin

August 7, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

Asbury Park/Orlando-based Marguerite King’s tale of musical and personal redemption is as passionate as the pursuit of her dreams with her bad-ass band, Little Vicious. The Riff Witch is in the third chapter ... Read More...

Makin’ Waves with Green Knuckle Material

Bob Makin

June 11, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

“Never say die” is a motto few bands live up to as intensely and successfully as New Brunswick-based Green Knuckle Material. After nearly 40 years of covering the New Jersey music scene, I am convinced tha... Read More...

Makin Waves: The Carousers

Bob Makin

May 1, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

In preview of the opening “Joey Nite” of the Makin Waves Fest on May 17 at the Brighton Bar in Long Branch, Joey Affatato chats about his deep relationship with each act on the bill: Christine Mitchell, The Car... Read More...

Makin Waves: Defiance Engine

Bob Makin

April 2, 2019

Columns, Makin' Waves

Jim Hogan has been bassist in two legendary Jersey Shore bands: hardcore punk outfit Dirge, featuring front man Jacko Monahan, who was booking Brighton Bar at the time and long after, and Daisycutter, a stoner ... Read More...

Little Feat: As Good as a Thrill

Bob Makin

March 6, 2019

Buzz

For 50 years, Little Feat have been laying down irresistible grooves. A band’s band, their fans include Bob Dylan, members of the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, and Phi... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

PUNK ROCK VINDICATION: CHATTING WITH JOHN DOE OF X [Q&A + WATCH & LISTEN]

Royal & The Serpent Talks Silver Linings and Stability [Feature + Watch & Listen]

The Suitcase Junket and the Exploration of Doomfolk [Feature + Watch & Listen]

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

VESSEL OF LIGHT RAISE THE DEAD AND THE DECIBELS ON ‘LAST RIDE’

LZZY HALE AND LAMB OF GOD’S MARK MORTON RECORD COVER OF THE BLACK CROWES’ “SHE TALKS TO ANGELS”

Black Stone Cherry’s “The Human Condition” – Groovy, Gritty, and Warm

Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho ('Parasite'), plus 'Doctor Sleep,' 'The Siren,' 'Scandalous,' 'Untouchable,' and more.

MAKIN WAVES WITH THE OUTCROPS: BAND OF THE YEAR

Reality Check: THE FINAL RECKONING OF AN AMERICAN ENEMY

Reality Check: THE PREDICTABLE OUTCOME OF THE 2020 ELECTION

Makin’ Waves—The Makin’ Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen

Makin Waves with Dentist: Feeding the Beat

Truth Hurts! Makin Waves with Brittney Dixon and Band of Hard Truths

Makin Waves with The Smithereens: 40 Years of Friendship & Fans

Makin’ Waves with Levy & the Oaks: In Your Face!

Makin Waves with Little Vicious: Rappin’ Redemption with the Riff Witch!

Makin’ Waves with Green Knuckle Material

Makin Waves: The Carousers

Makin Waves: Defiance Engine

Little Feat: As Good as a Thrill

MAKIN WAVES WITH THE OUTCROPS: BAND OF THE YEAR

PUNK ROCK VINDICATION: CHATTING WITH JOHN DOE OF X [Q&A + WATCH & LISTEN]

Royal & The Serpent Talks Silver Linings and Stability [Feature + Watch & Listen]

The Suitcase Junket and the Exploration of Doomfolk [Feature + Watch & Listen]

Reality Check: THE FINAL RECKONING OF AN AMERICAN ENEMY

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