(WATCH) Jersey Rock Video of the Week: Rachel Ana Dobken “Acceptance”

New Album Available Now!

Rachel Ana Dobken’s latest album “Acceptance” is available now.  The LP features an all-star lineup of collaborators.  Dobken and her bandmates Dan Haase (bass), Erik Rudic (guitar) and Mark Masefield (keys) worked alongside Paul Ritchie (The Parlor Mob, Gods, Dark Heart) and Erik Romero (The Front Bottoms) to create a  killer collection of tracks.  One single from the release “Bed You Made,” even features Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon!

Find the new release on vinyl and all streaming platforms.  Learn more HERE!

The title track from "Acceptance" is a powerful multi-faceted production.  Speaking of the recording process, Rachel Ana Dobken said:

That yearning was satisfied by the song's accompanying live studio performance video.   It features Rachel Ana Dobken (drums, guitar, vox) Erik Rudic (guitar) Dan Haase (bass) Paul Ritchie (guitar, engineer) and Mark Masefield (organ).  It was produced by Paul Ritchie and Rachel Ana Dobken .   Speaking of the video, Dobken said:

PNC Bank Arts Center Concert Schedule 2024.

Lots of great shows coming to the PNC Bank Arts Center this 2024 concert season. I remember when this place used to be called The Garden State Arts Center.

Jane Foderago says The Garden State Arts Center opened on June 12, 1968, with a program featuring pianist Van Cliburn, conductor Eugene Ormandy, and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The Arts Center was operated in conjunction with the New Jersey Highway Authority, which also ran the Parkway.

I interviewed Point Pleasant's own Dean DeLeo, the lead guitarist for Stone Temple Pilots and he was sharing some of his personal history attending shows at the Garden State Arts Center with his family.

One of his first recollections was seeing the Carpenters when he was 10 years old back in the summer of 72. The Carpenters were a huge act in the 70's.

My husband also shared memories of his first show as a kid at the Garden State Arts Center. His first show was back in 1970 seeing Sammy Davis Jr. who did a week-long residency at the time.

Back in those days, people would dress up to go to a concert event at the Arts Center. Men in jackets and ties, women in dresses, skirts, or pantsuits.

Nowadays, we just throw on whatever's comfortable. If you're going to be outdoors for a show, it's best to be comfortable.

I lost count of how many shows I've seen at the Arts Center over the last 28 years. Its' got to be hundreds!

The WRAT van is almost always on-site for rock shows.

This year I count at least 20 shows I'd like to attend. I will be showing up for at least 10 of those shows including WRATFEST 2024: Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper: Freaks On Parade Tour with special guests Ministry & Filter on September 7th. Buy tickets through Ticketmaster, and keep listening to the WRAT for your chance to win your way in.

Enjoy the music & the summer. We'll see you there.

With: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and Morgan Wade

Alanis Morissette is one of the most influential singer-songwriter-musicians/artists in contemporary music. Her deeply expressive music and performances have earned vast critical praise, 14 Canadian Juno Awards, 7 Grammy® Awards (with an additional 14 nominations), two Golden Globe nominations, a BRIT Award and sales of over 75 million albums worldwide.

Congratulations to the Dave Matthews Band on being selected as a class of 2024 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

With: Common Kings & Elovaters

Nothing stupid about it! This self-described fusion of folk, rock, reggae, and blues with hip-hop, funk, metal, and punk, is making its way to Jersey, and for a good cause! Slightly Stoopid and Dirty Heads are partnered with Maui Food Bank. $1 from every ticket sold is helping the hungry on Maui.

With Chase Matthews, Austin Snell & Dee Jay Silver

Jason Aldean is the current reigning ACM Artist of the Decade.
Making his 2005 chart debut, he is a 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner, and has the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart–more than any other artist!

With: Arizona

Third Eye Blind's musical style has been described as pop rock, alternative rock, post-grunge, pop punk, and power pop. Singer, Stephen Jenkins noted that he was influenced by The Clash, Jane's Addiction, and Camper Van Beethoven.

With: Charlie Sexton
Did you know: Elvis Costello and Daryl Hall collaborated back in 1984 on the former’s single “The Only Flame in Town,” which appears on Costello’s ninth studio album, Goodbye Cruel World. That LP was recorded with Costello’s early band the Attractions.

Fans of Santana can expect high-energy, passion-filled songs from the entirety of their 50-year career from Woodstock to Supernatural.

The timing could not be better as supernatural celebrates its 25th anniversary this summer -- highlighted all tour!

Congratulations To Foreigner on their in induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class of 2024. This band has been at for over 5 decades and continues to tour behind their massive radio hits.

Show starts: 6:45pm

The Queens of R&B celebrating a sisterhood & paying homage to R&B girl groups and musicians of the '90s who continue to have an impact.  Members of Xscape including Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and Tamika Scott are set to headline along with the original women of SWV — Cheryl "Coko" Gamble, Leanne "Lelee" Lyons and Tamara "Taj" Johnson.

With: Mya, Total & 702

Lzzy Hale's powerful vocals dominate this hard rockin' outfit. Brother Arejay Hale on drums, Joe Hottinger on guitar, and Pennsylvania native, Josh Smith lays down the groove on bass.

With: Hollywood Undead & Fit For a King

With special guests: LOVERBOY

Red Rocker Sammy Hagar has had a killer career as a solo artist, as the frontman of Van Halen, and as the leader of the band The Circle with has Van Halen brother, Michael Anthony.  On this tour, Sammy will go deep into the Van Halen catalogue as well as his solo career with help from guitar virtuoso, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony on bass, and Jason Bonham behind the drum kit.

With: Bones, N8NOFACE, Corey Feldman & Riff Raff

Fred Durst & the boys are in on the joke. Limp Bizkit is ready to party as they toss out their brand of Rap-Rock on this big tour  Limp Bizkit will likely be playing songs from their 2021 album, ‘Still Sucks,’ as well as classic ’90s hits such as ‘Nookie,’ ‘Break Stuff,’ ‘Rollin,” and other songs that inspire fans everywhere to wear backward red baseball hats and question authority.

With: Yacht Rock Review

Show at 6:25pm

What a combo! 2 great bands from different eras entertaining live music lovers this summer. Both bands have enough hit between them to keep the crowd entertained for over 2 hours.

With: Collective Soul & Edwin McCain

Show at 7:00 pm

Lead singer, Darius Rucker is a force to be reckoned with. Not only has Darius and Hootie & The Blowfish racked up massive radio hits, but Darius also has his notable country music solo career with a bunch of hits. These guys know how to entertain a crowd.

With: Chicago

Show at 7:30pm

This band has been going strong for over 50 years. There won't be a single person in the audience who isn't singing along to their huge list of hits like, September, Boogie Wonderland, Shining Star, and After The Love is Gone.

Show at 7:00pm

The Las Vegas rockers will perform at the PNC Banks Art's Center, which is part of the group's 29-date tour in support of its new album "Loom." Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday 4/26/24, with pre-sales starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday 4/23/24.

With: Marilyn Manson & Slaughter To Prevail

Show at 6:30pm

Frontman Ivan Moody sets the tone with his hard-hitting deep vocals and personal lyrics that connect with fans.  5FDP's debut album The Way of the Fist was released in 2007, which achieved rapid success and sold over 500,000 copies in the United States.

The band continues to set the concert stage on fire with their blistering set of music.

With Steve Winwood

Show at 7:00pm

The Doobie Brothers are legendary for getting the crowd on their feet to sing along to all of their hits including, Listen To The Music, China Grove, Long Train Runnin', as well as their hits with singer, Michael McDonald, Like Takin' it To The Streets, Minute By Minute, It Keeps You Runnin' & More.

With 3 Doors Down & Finger Eleven

Show at 7:00pm
This band from Tallahassee Florida, launched in 1994 and released 3 consecutive multi-platinum albums. After breaking up for several years, the band recently reunited to bring the fans the music they've loved for nearly 3 decades. We Welcome the Creed: Summer of 99 tour,

With: Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff

Show at 7:00pm

Show at 7:00pm

 Tate McRae is a Canadian singer-songwriter and dancer. gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on the American reality television series, So You Think You Can Dance. McRae was signed by RCA Records in 2019 after her songs had gained traction online—including her 2017 viral hit "One Day"—as she released her debut extended play (EP) All the Things I Never Said (2020) in January of the following year. Her 2020 single, "You Broke Me First" became an international hit and peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2021, McRae was the youngest musician to be featured on the Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

It's been 30 years since Bush released their debut album, "16 Stone" featuring hits like Everything Zen, Comedown, and Machinehead. The boys hit the road to play a greatest hits tour with Alice In Chains lead guitarist Jerry Cantrell along with the band Candlebox, & Bones UK

Show at 6:30pm

With Simple Plan & Girlfriends Show at 7:00pm

Hey, Sk8ter Bois & Girls:Avril is considered a key musician in the development of pop-punk music, as she paved the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music in the early 2000s. Come see her in 2024!

With: Young The Giant & Bakar

Show at 6:30pm

Show at 4:00pm

With: Chris Janson, Don Felder, Dee Snider, & Lou Gramm

Show at 7:00pm

With special guest: YES

Show at 6:30pm

Show at 7:30pm

With: Soul Asylum

Show at 7:00pm

With: Ministry & Filter

Show at 6:00pm

With, Black Veil Brides, Dance Gavin Dance, Tech N9ne, & Jeris Johnson. Show starts at 5:45pm.

Falling In Reverse lead singer, Ronnie Radke is an intense performer who writes thought provoking intimate lyrics. Now Ronnie and the boys just announced their new album, their first since 2017's "Coming Home"— "Popular Monster". It hits the streets on July 26. Additionally, the band has shared the video for the new single "Ronald (Feat. Tech N9ne And Alex Terrible)". Watch it below.

New England Rockers, Staind, and Pennsylvania Rockers, Breaking Benjamin join forces for a kick ass show at one of New jersey's favorite concert venues. Both Staind & Breaking Benjamin are WRATFEST Veterans. We''ve been rockin' with these guys for over 2 decades.

Lakeview opens the show and the show begins at 5:30pm.

Lauren Hill is a force to be reckoned with! Grammy winner and hip hop icon Ms. Lauryn Hill is back on the road. Hill has once again reuniting with The Fugees, to co-headline an extension of The Miseducation Anniversary Tour that Lauren launched in honor of the 25th anniversary of the landmark album.

The Fugees will co-headline all dates and YG Marley will be joining as support.

Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley & Damian Marley hit the road for an historic one of a kind outing to celebrate Bob Marley's music, influence, & Legacy.