Bob Makin

Jersey

Freelance Writer at The Aquarian Weekly

Carteret Community Development director; wellness coach, health & music writer. Husband, dad, son, brother, nephew & cousin to wonderful family!

Articles

Makin Waves with Emily Grove: Music at the Family Dinner Table

1 week ago | theaquarian.com | Bob Makin

Emily Grove has been a Jersey Shore treasure since before she was a teen playing at coffeehouses, such as Coffee Blue in Belmar and Espresso Joe’s in Keyport. Raised in Wall by music-loving parents who often shared tasty tunes around the dinner table, Emily musically matured in Asbury Park with the help of scenesters, such as New Jersey Stage editor-publisher Gary Wien and educator-musician Jody Joseph, cousin to Jon Bon Jovi. After her nurturing in Asbury, Emily set loose for the world.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "She Don't Like My Pets" by Mikell's Plot

1 week ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/30/2025The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “She Don’t Like My Pets,” the latest single from Mikell’s Plot, which coincides with the third annual Cryptids and Paranormal Conference organized by band front man, Michael O’Connor. While Michael O’Connor has been rockin’ New Jersey as the leader of Mikell’s Plot for 27 years, he’s also been the leader of the Cryptids and Paranormal Conference for the past three.
Makin Waves with The Rascals: Groovin' to Good Lovin' on Beautiful Morning

1 week ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/29/2025The Rascals, pictured in the mid-1960s, are a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act formed in Garfield, NJ. and featuring two former members from New Jersey: Dino Danelli (Jersey City), far left, and Eddie Brigati (Garfield), second from right. Original members Felix Cavaliere, second from left, and Gene Cornish, far right, are on a 60th anniversary Rascals tour that will bring them June 13 to Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.
Makin Waves with Emily Grove: Music at the Family Dinner Table

2 weeks ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/24/2025The amazing Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove is the May Makin Waves Artist of the Month. PHOTO BY MARNIE MITCHELLEmily Grove has been a Jersey Shore treasure since before she was a teen playing coffeehouses, such as Coffee Blue in Belmar and Espresso Joe's in Keyport.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Green Light" by Alexander Simone & Whodat? Live Crew

2 weeks ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/23/2025The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Green Light,” the latest single from Alexander Simone & Whodat? Live Crew. Pictured from left to right is Jules Drucker, Bryan Reeves, Kindra Graham, Alexander Simone, Andrew Davis, and Kevin Stryker. PHOTO BY HOODY FRANKLIANOAmerican Songwriter magazine says, “Asbury Park, New Jersey-born artist Alexander Simone is part of an essential musical family legacy.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Risen from The Dead" by Andy B.AND SoulFolk

3 weeks ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/16/2025The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Risen from The Dead," the first single from "Tellin’ Myself Weird Li'l Stories," the forthcoming album by Andy B.AND SoulFolk on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music. PHOTO BY ANGELO MANCUSOVeteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein drops his latest solo album, “Tellin’ Myself Weird Li’l Stories,” on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music on May 18.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In the Congo" by The Bongos

1 month ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/09/2025The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “In the Congo,” a live version of which will be released May 23 on “The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985" on CD only on JEM Records.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Blessing" by Brielle Brown

1 month ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 05/02/2025The Makin Waves Song of the Week is “Blessing,” the first single from Jersey Shore songstress Brielle Brown’s forthcoming full-length debut album, “In Art & Soil the Same.” PHOTO BY MARIA WURTZA veteran for more than 20 years as a music consultant and music therapist, Jersey Shore songstress Brielle Brown has been in full-fledged artist mode lately.
Makin Waves with Lee Mrowicki: ‘The Voice of The Stone Pony’

1 month ago | theaquarian.com | Bob Makin

I have had the honor and pleasure of covering the Asbury Park music scene for 44 years, and the fella who helped me get my start was Lee Mrowicki, the voice of The Stone Pony – the club’s DJ and manager. Lee helped me get interviews with acts to preview Pony shows for the Asbury Park Press. With Lee’s help, I eventually moved from the newspaper’s Youth Page to the front page with a story about the 10th anniversary of The Stone Pony in 1984.
Makin Waves with Lee Mrowicki: "The Voice of The Stone Pony"

1 month ago | newjerseystage.com | Bob Makin

?> By Bob Makin originally published: 04/26/2025Legendary Stone Pony DJ Lee Mrowicki has released an audio book about the early days of the fabled Asbury Park club, “Legendary: The History of The Stone Pony 1974-1991 and the People Who Made It So.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF LEE MROWICKII have had the honor and pleasure of covering the Asbury Park music scene for 44 years, and the fella who helped me get my start was Lee Mrowicki, the Voice of The Stone Pony as its DJ and manager.