Born and raised in New Jersey, I am proud to play Jersey's Favorite Hits on Saturday afternoon from 3 to 7 p.m., and Sunday night from 7 p.m. to midnight. Along with writing for NJ1015.com, I do a lot of "behind the scenes" work at the station. In my spare time, I listen to music (I have a large CD and vinyl record library). I walk, and I work out at the gym. I enjoy books with cool characters and clever plotlines (Stephen King, for example). And, I'm turning my dirtbike into an on-road motorcycle, so look out NJ Traffic North and South, here I come!
Craig Allen
Craig Allen’s childhood Easter memories
Happy Easter (if appropriate to you)!
As I entertain the Great Garden State (and world) on-air and online this holiday weekend...my thoughts turn to Easters gone by...
All through my childhood, Easter meant heading to church early, dressed in your "Easter Best...
As I entertain the Great Garden State (and world) on-air and online this holiday weekend...my thoughts turn to Easters gone by...
All through my childhood, Easter meant heading to church early, dressed in your "Easter Best...
Tax Day is almost here, New Jersey
Don't panic, New Jersey!
Sorry, there's no Washington D.C. holiday postponing the inevitable this year.
Are you ready?
I always say that I'm going to get my taxes done early. But, somehow, I always end up putting off the chore til just before the due-date...
Sorry, there's no Washington D.C. holiday postponing the inevitable this year.
Are you ready?
I always say that I'm going to get my taxes done early. But, somehow, I always end up putting off the chore til just before the due-date...
It’s Record Store Appreciation Day
Whether you prefer the "warm" sound that only comes from a vinyl record, or the crisp perfection of an "album" on compact disc, this is the day for you!
I'm talking "12th Annual National Record Store Appreciation Day."
Today.....
I'm talking "12th Annual National Record Store Appreciation Day."
Today.....
Jersey’s Greatest Hits on 8 Track
Will the 8 track ever come back?
Other than in a BIG box of...beloved...cast-offs?
Sure, 8 track tapes had their limitations...like the songs would be in a different order than on the record album, so that they would fit on the tape cartridge...
Other than in a BIG box of...beloved...cast-offs?
Sure, 8 track tapes had their limitations...like the songs would be in a different order than on the record album, so that they would fit on the tape cartridge...
Craig Allen’s Fun Facts: “Walk Like An Egyptian” by Bangles
The Bangles usually wrote their own songs, but that's not the case with "Walk Like An Egyptian."
It is said that the Bangles were evenly split as to whether the song would be a hit or not!
First, a little history about this all-girl band...
It is said that the Bangles were evenly split as to whether the song would be a hit or not!
First, a little history about this all-girl band...
What’s the weirdest breakfast cereal you’ve seen in NJ
Obviously, breakfast is big business in New Jersey.
No too long ago, I was reading that millennials weren't that into the "traditional" breakfast...and there was a fear that this might mean the end of the traditional cereal aisle.
I'm thinking that "forecast&qu…
No too long ago, I was reading that millennials weren't that into the "traditional" breakfast...and there was a fear that this might mean the end of the traditional cereal aisle.
I'm thinking that "forecast&qu…
Craig Allen says: ‘Meet the Pretenders’
The Pretenders are an English and American rock band formed in Hereford England, in the spring of 1978. The original band lineup included founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete F…
Jersey’s Greatest Foreigner Hits on 8 Track
In my travels across the Great Garden State, I recently came across a treasure-trove of "ancient technology!"
Audiophiles are re-discovering the "warmth" of vinyl.
And even the cassette is making a (slight) comeback due to the fact that it's so "retro.…
Audiophiles are re-discovering the "warmth" of vinyl.
And even the cassette is making a (slight) comeback due to the fact that it's so "retro.…
Craig Allen’s Bacon Soup is great on a NJ winter weekend
On a cold, snowy day (or night), what you want...what you NEED...is a bowl or mug of hot soup!
I'm one of those guys that says: "Everything is better with bacon!"
Including soup!
This soup is delicious...hearty and warm...and easy to make...
I'm one of those guys that says: "Everything is better with bacon!"
Including soup!
This soup is delicious...hearty and warm...and easy to make...
Craig Allen’s Quick and Easy Hamburger Soup
You've just been "Freezin' For A Reason."
Now, you want to unwind, and warm up with some fast and easy, hearty, comfort food.
I'd like to suggest the "Hamburger Soup" that I just...threw together!
Remember, I said quick and easy, so I am cutting corner…
Now, you want to unwind, and warm up with some fast and easy, hearty, comfort food.
I'd like to suggest the "Hamburger Soup" that I just...threw together!
Remember, I said quick and easy, so I am cutting corner…