Whether you are for the Iraq War or believe it was a mistake, one thing everyone can agree on is that the troops should have our support. Christine Martucci, a former member of the military herself, understands that as well as anyone. The Flemington-based musician has organized a special benefit show called "Rock for the Troops" for Saturday, September 20th at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville to raise funds for Operation Homefront, an organization that provides aid to families struggling not only with emergencies, but also with the problems of everyday life.

"Straight to Red" is the second full-length disc by the North Jersey / Jersey Shore rock and roll band. Their first disc took several years and the songs were basically greatest hits for their fans by the time it was released, thankfully this one came out much sooner and fans will even find a few surprises in store for them.

Just outside of Trenton, at McGuinn's Place, a bar that the band had played often throughout their career, The Commons played their final show on Saturday night in front of many of their long-time fans.

Lone Shark made it into the second round and needs your help more than ever! Please take a moment to vote for them (once a day) and tell your friends about the voting. This round of voting runs until Tuesday, September 2 at 4PM EDT.

(FRIDAY, JULY 25 - NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- In 1978, two young musicians named Glen Burtnick and Marshall Crenshaw played the roles of Paul McCartney and John Lennon in Beatlemania. Thirty years later - after dozens of albums, world tours, films, and various bands - they found themselves on the State Theatre stage in New Brunswick, NJ playing Beatles songs once again in the 2nd Annual Beatles Bash.

(JUNE 2008 - ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Wave Gathering Festival was back for the third straight year and was bigger and better than ever! With over 200 acts, great weather, and tons of musicians and music fans hanging out across Asbury Park, it was exactly what makes Asbury Park a great music town.