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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...9/5/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-09-05

"I'm in Brooklyn, New York, I was on a bus until recently. I got back last weekend, I'm doing a short instrumental tour next week and then I'm back doing some local shows, including the Metal Allegiance show and then a seven week tour with Kreator and Testament.and then about a week-and-a-half off and then about a month-and-a-half on tour in Europe again; never a dull moment," says Metal Allegiance's Alex Skolnick as the band preps for their September 6 show at Sayreville's Starland Ballroom. 


 
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 3-10, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from September 3-10, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/2/24

by Lazlo - published 2024-09-02

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 Jacob Chacko, Kathleen Elle, Chitinous Mandible, operants, Silver06, Vincent Brue, Cathedral Ceilings, Marty I'm Afraid, and Walkinghorse. Plus a look back at "Don't Come to Maryland" by Logs In The Mainstream.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Count the Stars" by Kate Dressed Up

by Bob Makin - published 2024-08-30

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Count the Stars" from South Jersey-raised singer-songwriter Kate Dressed Up's 2022 LP, "In Another Lifetime," which recently celebrated its vinyl reissue.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/29/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-08-29

"Yeah, yeah, just sitting here in my backyard having some coffee and knocking some interviews out. I have to admit, this is my spot. I get up every morning, I've got three dogs, a huge backyard, I sit here and have a cup of coffee, a cigarette and throw a ball for hours and then I feed them and come right back here to check emails and do interviews and whatever so, yes, this is definitely my spot; I'm an old grumpy man with a routine," laughed Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi as he discussed the band's latest record called "Light 'Em Up," the mystique of Muscle Shoals, the importance of music history to musicians and more. 


 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 27 to September 3, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 27 to September 3, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Rolling Away" by Jake Thistle

by Bob Makin - published 2024-08-23

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Rolling Away" from Asbury Park singer-songwriter Jake Thistle's new "Live From The Transparent Clinch Gallery" album.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/22/24

by Danny Coleman - published 2024-08-22

"I'm doing great, I have a gig in like an hour-and-a-half," said the always busy Joe Bonamassa as he discussed his first ever appearance at The Hollywood Bowl, the future of Blues music, his Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation and more.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 20-27, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 20-27, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/19/24

by Lazlo - published 2024-08-19

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 Fear Of Falling, Boogie Down Apocalypse, Sean Kiely, Ferocious Designs, and Surfing For Daisy. Plus a look back at "Stupid American Song" by Rick Barry.




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EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Music

Music Mountain Theatre presents "MAME"

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre presents MAME weekends from March 27 through April 19, 2026. The musical is based on the novel "Auntie Mame" by Patrick Dennis and the play by Lawrence and Lee.










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