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Steve and Billy Van Zandt Honored by NJHOF and Middletown With Dedication of ‘Van Zandt Way’

By Michele Amabile | April 26, 2024

Musician Stevie Van Zandt, and his brother, playwright Billy Van Zandt, were both ‘out in the street’ as The New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) and Middletown township with a ceremonially street dedication today (April)…

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Bonfires on the Beach Return to Asbury Park

By Michele Amabile | April 26, 2024

With less than a month to go before Memorial Day weekend, Asbury Park has announced the Bonfires on the Beach schedule for 2024. The season will start next Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. Throughout…

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Def Leppard Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Pyromania’ with Anniversary Edition

By Michele Amabile | April 26, 2024

 Def Leppard is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1983 album, “Pyromania” is a special deluxe expanded edition, released today (April 26). This deluxe edition has been prepared in conjunction with lead singer Joe Elliott who has…

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Rolling Stones Announce Opening Acts for Hackney Diamonds Tour

By Michele Amabile | April 25, 2024

The Rolling Stones revealed the opening acts for their Hackney Diamonds tour today (April 25). The opening show will feature already announced special guest Gary Clark Jr., with The Pretty Reckless, KALEO, Joe Bonamassa, The Linda Lindas, Lawrence, Tyler Childers, Widespread Panic, Lainey Wilson, The Beaches, Electric Mud, Carin…

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John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Mavis Staples, Dion DiMucci Honored at Monmouth University by Bruce Springsteen Archives

By Michele Amabile | April 25, 2024

Moments after being inducted at the American Music Honors of the Bruce Springsteen Archives at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theater in West Long Branch Wednesday night (April 24), John Mellencamp took a moment to talk about…

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Jon Bon Jovi Talks Career, Docuseries, New Album and Live as a ‘Rock and Roll Star’ with Michael Strahan

By Michele Amabile | April 24, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi sat down for an interview with ABC’s Michael Strahan for a chat that will air Sunday night (April 28) at 10 p.m. following American Idol, and he reflected on his life as…

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Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Hosts Charity Event for Kevin Kelly Salon Fashion Show in Aberdeen

By Michele Amabile | April 23, 2024

Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Danielle Cabral and Kevin Kelly of Kevin Kelly’s Salon in Keyport Strike a pose before the 4th Annual Kevin Kelly Salon Fashion Show to benefit Hazlet Hope Network (photo…

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Announced; Inductees React

By Michele Amabile | April 22, 2024

The 2024 Class of inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was announced Sunday night (April 21) by Ryan Seacrest and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lionel Richie on American Idol. Ozzy…

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Allman Brothers Co-Founder Dickey Betts Dead at 80

By Michele Amabile | April 18, 2024

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dickey Betts, guitarist and key counterpart with his slide and picking style playing opposite Duane Allman in The Allman Brothers, passed away today (April 18) in Osprey, Florida at…

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Record Store Day Events in New Jersey for Saturday, Including In-House Performance from a Replacements Legend

By Michele Amabile | April 17, 2024

Record Store Day is this Saturday (April 20), and there are plenty of releases to satisfy the discerning vinyl record collector. This Saturday, vinyl aficionados can snap up a Lou Reed tribute album, Neil Young’s new album, FU##IN’…

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