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The Stone Pony to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary with ‘Stone Pony Day’ Proclamation Feb. 8

By Michele Amabile | February 6, 2024

The Stone Pony, an iconic venue and cornerstone of musical history in Asbury Park, will celebrate its 50th-anniversary celebration, commencing with an official “Stone Pony Day” proclamation ceremony on Feb. 8. Members of the New…

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The Beatles, David Bowie, Jack Antonoff Pick up Rock Wins at Grammy Awards

By Michele Amabile | February 5, 2024

The Beatles and the late David Bowie were awarded Grammy Awards in the rock categories at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles Sunday night (Feb. 4). The Beatles…

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‘Band on the Run’ 50th Anniversary Edition Available Now

By Michele Amabile | February 2, 2024

Paul McCartney and Wings will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of “Band on the Run” with an expanded edition including never before released “underdubbed” versions. “This is Band on the Run in a way you’ve never heard before. When you are making a song and…

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Listen to Billy Joel’s New Song, ‘Turn the Lights Back On,’ which Aired Today on 1071 The Boss

By Michele Amabile | February 1, 2024

For the first time in 17 years, there is a new Billy Joel tune to spin, and 1071 The Boss debuted it today with Michele Amabile. The Piano Man’s first new song since 2007, “Turn…

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Rick Wakeman Talks New Tour, ‘Yessonata,’ on 1071 The Boss

By Michele Amabile | January 31, 2024

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and iconic Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman will bring what he says is the last of his one-man solo shows to New Jersey in March with three appearances, including a…

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Elton John and Bernie Taupin to be Honored with Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

By Michele Amabile | January 30, 2024

Sir Elton John and his songwriting partner Bernie Taupin will receive the 2024 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on March 20, it was announced today (Jan. 30). A tribute concert in their honor…

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Heart Announces Atlantic City Date

By Michele Amabile | January 29, 2024

Heart is returning to the road for the first time in five years, which includes a stop in New Jersey, Ann and Nancy Wilson announced.  The Royal Flush tour featuring special guests Cheap Trick is set to…

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Bruce Springsteen, Melissa Etheridge, Goo Goo Dolls and More to Honor Jon Bon Jovi at MusiCares Event

By Michele Amabile | January 26, 2024

Bruce Springsteen is announced as part of the list of performers honoring Jon Bon Jovi at the MusiCares 2024 Person of the Year Gala Feb. 2 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Among the performances,…

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Wolfgang Van Halen Unveils New Eddie Van Halen Signature Guitar

By Michele Amabile | January 26, 2024

Today (Jan. 26) would have been Eddie Van Halen’s 69th birthday, and Wolfgang Van Halen is honoring his father with the announcement of a new signature guitar,  the EVH SA-126. “It’s an honor to finally and…

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Bar Anticipation Voted New Jersey’s Most Fun Bar

By Michele Amabile | January 25, 2024

(Pictured:  David Sancious, Eileen Chapman, author Nicki Germaine, Vini “Loper” Lopez, Tom Cunningham, Peter Knobler, Mike Appel and Garry Tallent.) The votes for the most fun bars in every state are in, and one New…

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