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Kate and the Melonheads to perform free concert in Bradley Beach on Saturday
(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Get ready for an incredible afternoon of live music as the Bradley Beach Tourism Commission presents a free concert by Kate and the Melonheads in concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Riley Park.

Ritz Theatre Company presents CABARET SERIES: Aged Out! on October 14th
(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As part of their 40th Anniversary Season, Ritz Theatre Company is thrilled to unveil a brand-new way to experience the Ritz: an intimate, star-studded Cabaret Series celebrating voices, stories, and songs you love.

Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill
(AVENEL, NJ) -- Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.

Shakespeare 70 presents If You Speak Love - an affair with Shakespeare
(EWING, NJ) -- Shakespeare 70 presents If You Speak Love - an affair with Shakespeare in the Don Evans Black Box Theater at The College of New Jersey from October 14-18, 2026. This is a lively, romantic exploration of some of the Bard's most memorable and iconic moments.

South Jersey Jazz Society presents 2026 Jazz@ThePoint Festival in October
(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- The South Jersey Jazz Society will present its annual Jazz@ThePoint festival from October 15–17, 2026, bringing three days of world-class jazz, history and celebration to Somers Point. This year's festival, themed "Red, White & Louis," honors the 250th anniversary of the U.S.A. while celebrating the music and legacy of one of America's most influential and beloved musical artists Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, the internationally famous jazz trumpeter, bandleader and singer known for songs like "What a Wonderful World," "Hello, Dolly!," "Star Dust," and "La Vie En Rose."

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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. You may know the name Curtis Salgado as the man often called "The Original Blues Brother." And there’s a fascinating reason for that...

Union County Performing Arts Center presents Brian McKnight on Saturday
(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Brian McKnight in Concert on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Brian has earned himself a spot in contemporary music history and is one of the most consistent and enduring R&B artists today.

MPAC presents Ghostbusters in Concert on Sunday
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Get ready to experience Ghostbusters like never before! On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Ghostbusters in Concert with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Grunin Center for the Arts presents Veronica Swift on Thursday
(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents Veronica Swift on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:30pm. Veronica has established herself as one of her generation’s iconic voices in Jazz.

CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday
(CARTERET, NJ) -- Tusk, the classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute, will perform at the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been criss-crossing the country for over 15 years as The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute. But of all the Fleetwood Mac tributes playing around the United States today, what exactly sets Tusk apart?
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bummer" by the dt's
by Bob Makin
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bummer," the latest single from the Central Jersey band the dt's.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle
by Bob Makin
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026
by Danny Coleman
What do you call a rocker by night who pays tribute to multiple classic rock bands and someone who has done children's music during the day? You call him Paulie Z that's what.

Daily Edition 10-13-26
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