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Long Branch’s Oceanfest Will Return This Summer

By Michele Amabile | February 11, 2022

Recent easing of Covid-19 restrictions are paving the way for the return of summer events at the shore. Oceanfest–which is held along the Long Branch boardwalk from Pier Village to Seven Presidents’ Park during the…

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Ann Wilson Announces New Album

By Michele Amabile | February 10, 2022

Ann Wilson will release another solo album this spring, she announced this week. The 11-track collection–titled Fierce Bliss–is set for release on April 29, and will feature new tracks –including the previously released “Black Wing”–and…

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Sting Sells Song Catalog

By Michele Amabile | February 10, 2022

Sting is the latest musician to sell his catalog of songs to Universal Music Publishing with a rumored price tag of $350 million, according to Variety. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer followed the…

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Battle of the Bands: Eddie Vedder Vs. Motley Crue

By Michele Amabile | February 9, 2022

Eddie Vedder’s war of words against Motley Crue continued Sunday night at his show at the NJ Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ. To recap: Vedder took a shot at 1980s bands he “despised,” including…

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Bon Jovi Hitmaker Desmond Child To Host Songwriting Fantasy Camp

By Michele Amabile | February 8, 2022

With five number one hits in five decades, songwriter Desmond Child has written the jukebox to your life, With songs for Bon Jovi (“Livin’ On a Prayer,” “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Bad Medicine”),…

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Elton John Announces Oscars Party

By Michele Amabile | February 7, 2022

The Academy Award nominations are set to be announced tomorrow (Feb. 8), and Elton John is already announcing his party plans for March 27. Sir Elton and his husband David Furnish’s annual Oscar viewing party…

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The Who is Next To Return to the Road: Announces Tour

By Michele Amabile | February 7, 2022

The Who is hitting the road in 2022 for the “The Who Hits Back!” tour, kicking off in Fort Lauderdale on April 22 and several area dates, including May 26 at Madison Square Garden and…

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Does Elton John Actually Need Glasses?

By Michele Amabile | January 28, 2022

After all of these years seeing Elton John wearing glasses–now the truth can be told: he actually doesn’t need them. Speaking to Vogue Magazine, Sir Elton revealed that whenever you see him wearing glasses, they…

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Epiphone Unveils New Joan Jett Guitar

By Michele Amabile | January 27, 2022

Just in time for the winter Olympics, Epiphone is rolling out a brand new guitar saluting Joan Jett. The Joan Jett Olympic special pays tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s favorite guitar,…

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Cher, Brian May, Local Musical Community Mourn Meat Loaf

By Michele Amabile | January 21, 2022

Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Boy George, Queen’s Brian May, Bon Jovi members Jon Bon Jovi and David Bryan and local Jersey musicians Glen Burtnik and Ray Andersen are all paying tribute to the late Meat Loaf…

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