Summer shines on South Jersey once the music scene comes alive. From beach concerts to jazz festivals, there is something for everyone. Here’s a rundown of some of the top free concerts and music festivals […]
Author: Shaun Smith
New Music Friday, June 21, 2024
Welcome to this week’s New Music Friday for June 21, 2024, ushering in the first official day of summer with a fresh wave of releases that will set the tone for the sunny days ahead. […]
New Music Friday, June 14, 2024
Music playlists are heating up for New Music Friday, June 14, 2024. The Decemberists return with their evocative storytelling on “As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again.” Luke Combs delivers heartfelt melodies in […]
New Music Friday, June 7, 2024
Welcome to this week’s New Music Friday for July 7, 2024! Dive into the mesmerizing electronic sounds of Actress with “Statik,” and explore the dynamic indie vibes of Alfie Templeman on “Radiosoul.” Pedro the Lion […]
Willie Nelson Shares Timeless Wisdom On ‘The Border’
At 91 years old, Willie Nelson has plenty of wisdom to extol using his sweet singing voice on his latest album, “The Border.” Released Friday, May 31 on Legacy Recordings just a month after he […]
New Music Friday, May 31, 2024
Whether you’re celebrating the last day of May or just another New Music Friday, The High Note has a fresh crop of tunes for your playlist. Bat for Lashes is back with her latest release […]
New Music Friday, May 24, 2024
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a sizzling new lineup for New Music Friday, May 24, 2024. This week’s New Music Friday features the masterful Andrew Bird with his new release, the dynamic energy […]
The String Cheese Incident Melts Minds and Hearts in Atlantic City
After three decades of touring worldwide, The String Cheese Incident anted up on its spring tour with a stop on Friday, May 17, at Hard Rock Live at the Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel […]
New Music Friday – May 17, 2024
New Music Friday for May 17 is packed with releases you won’t want to miss! Two bands I saw at Firefly 2014 are on the list – The Avett Brothers are back with their self-titled […]
Béla Fleck Releases Final Album With Chick Corea In ‘Rememberance’
I love the pairing of strings in jazz – take the 1962 collaboration between pianist Bill Evans and guitarist Jim Hall on “Undercurrent.” The album still stands as one of my favorites including it’s renditions […]