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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/28/25

by Lazlo - published 2025-04-28
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Zachary West & The Good Grief; Roadside Graves; jpeck; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Monda; Cyborg Amok; Above the Moon; Arlan Feiles; and Ali Zanders. Plus a look back at "Up To Her Ears" by The Successful Failures.

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Newton Theatre presents The Ultimate Queen Celebration

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Ultimate Queen Celebration comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, July 18, 2025. The band features vocalist Yvan Pedneault (endorsed by Queen) and backed by some of the finest musicians on the scene who have toured with the likes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rock of Ages, Cher and more. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

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Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival to Take Place May 18th

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents and visitors to the annual Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Washington Street, between Observer Highway and Seventh Street. The event attracts over 30,000 visitors each spring and showcases the city's vibrant cultural scene. It features live musical performances on two stages, a variety of eateries, and over 300 artists, makers, crafters, and vendors.

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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience starring Joby Rogers

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience starring Joby Rogers on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. The show celebrates the music and dancing of the Legendary 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson. This multimedia theatrical experience takes audiences on a Visual and Musical Journey through the life of the greatest entertainer of all time.

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Makin Waves with Lee Mrowicki: "The Voice of The Stone Pony"

by Bob Makin - published 2025-04-26
Legendary 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."

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New Jersey Talent will be featured during 2025 North to Shore Festival

Prolific Asbury Park singer and songwriter Alexander Simone (grandson of the legendary Nina), Atlantic City's R&B songstress Mary Cross, and the pioneering female rapper, Newark's MC Rah Digga, are just a few of the beloved local talents who will present events as part of this year's Prudential North to Shore Festival. Performances and programs will be held June 14-29, 2025 in Asbury Park and Newark, while performances in Atlantic City will extend throughout the coming year.

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Old Crow Medicine Show Brought the Porch to the People at MPAC in Morristown

by Ilana Rapp - published 2025-04-25
For a bunch of crows, these guys sure have a lot of energy! I'm talking about the Old Crow Medicine Show, who are currently on their Circle The Wagons Tour. They made a pitstop in New Jersey at the Mayo PAC on April 23, 2025 and had the whole building shaking.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Know Your Number" by Arlan Feiles

by Bob Makin - published 2025-04-25
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "I Know Your Number," the second single from Jersey Shore troubadour Arlan Feiles' brand-new LP, "Diaspora."

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/24/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-04-25
"I would say Blues-Rock is where I kind of hang in," states Kelli Baker. "We definitely do a lot of Blues stuff but I like the Americana and the Rock that goes with it too. So, Blues-Rock is usually a pretty good space for me to hang out in."

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Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest takes Place May 30th through June 1st

(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest takes place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast.

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