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New Jersey’s cultural identity has always been defined by outsized influence—artists, performers, and innovators who transcend geography and reshape entire industries. Nowhere is that...

By Bob Makin originally published: 12/27/2024 The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “The Skin I’m In” by BLUES People, who will compete in The International Blues Challenge taking place from Jan. 7 to 11 in Memphis.For the second year in a row, North Jersey-based BLUES People won the New Jersey Blues Society International Blues Challenge and will compete in the worldwide competition in Memphis again on Jan. 8.To celebrate, the title track of their debut LP, “The Skin I’m In,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.As the Makin Waves Song of the Week, “The Skin I’m In” also can be heard between 6 and 8 p.m. on Dec....

originally published: 02/18/2025 (NEWTON, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 5, 2025, The Newton Theatre presents Grunge Fest: Tributes to Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell featuring performances by The Ledbetters and Superuknown. Showtime is 8:00pm.The Ledbetters are THE ultimate Pearl Jam tribute band. Capturing an authentic recreation of Pearl Jam’s studio recordings, combined with their intense live shows, The Ledbetters will bring you right back to your flannel-wearing days. Comprised of powerhouse singer Jamie Stem (Sinch), James Burke on lead guitar, Steven Piperno on guitars, Rocco De Lise on bass guitar, and John Stover on drums, they accurately pay homage to the DEEP catalogue of iconic songs that influenced a generation. WHY GO see...