As Summer fast approaches, theres’ plenty of festivities coming up ahead and Makin Waves is one of the most highly anticipated! The four-day festival is dedicated to supporting some of the music scene’s most prominent and diverse talent. All genres including punk, rock, pop, and soul are all equally represented with quite a stacked roster to boot. Some of the acts include Des and The Swagmatics, Taylor Tote, Nalani and Sarina, and other local favorites such as Secret Sound and Dark City Strings. The festival is sponsored by local music publications The Aquarian, NJ Stage and music column Makin Waves. Makin Waves Fest has occurred for 31 years and is organized by well-regarded music columnist Bob Makin.
The festival kicks off at Brighton Bar This Friday and Saturday with acts including Christine Mitchell, Solace, and Defiance Engine and concludes at The Wonder Bar for Happy Mondays with Taylor Tote, Des and The Swagmatics, and Nalani and Sarina. Anyone whose interested in catching some exciting local talent should most certainly seek this event out! A link to the event page is attached below. One thing is for certain, this fest is definitely a wave you wanna catch.
Day 1 Roster: Roy Orbit, 40 Pound Hound, TV Tramps, The Cryptkeeper Five Brighton Bar
Day 2 Roster: Ezra Capri, Ribeye Brothers, Tom Kanach, Jon Capsi and The First Gun, The X-Men, 19DRT, Full on Empty, Solace, Defiance Engine Brighton Bar
Day 3 Roster: Green Planet Band, Mike Montrey Band, Ten Foot Tall, Fungkshui, The Inflatable Head, Dark City Strings, Dogs In a Pile, Secret Sound Brighton Bar
Day 4: Taylor Tote, Des and The Swagmatics, and Nalani and Sarina Wonder Bar (Happy Mondays)
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