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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/22/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-06-22

One of the biggest events in Northern New Jersey is taking place this weekend beginning Friday June 23 and wrapping up Sunday June 25 is the "13th Annual Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival" at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. 


 
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place June 20-26, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from June 20 to June 26, 2023 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/19/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-06-19

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 releases by Allison Strong, The Gladiators of 2037, Vakili Band, Gin War, Boogie Down Apocalypse, and The Random Hubiak.

​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I'm on Fire" by The Weeklings

by Bob Makin - published 2023-06-16

Asbury faves The Weeklings have dropped a power-popping rockabilly-flavored cover of Bruce Springsteen's "I'm on Fire," the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/15/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-06-15

"I'm doing great," said an enthusiastic laughing Marc Swersky, "This is where my wife says that I need to talk more about myself and I say, I don't want to but I guess this is one of those times where I need to."


 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place June 12-18, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from June 12 to June 18, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/12/23

by Lazlo - published 2023-06-12

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 releases by Linda & the Losers, Katfish Earl, Old Twins, and Molly Ringworm.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Seconds" by Colossal Street Jam

by Bob Makin - published 2023-06-09

In support of their latest album, "No Way to Live," Red Bank rockers Colossal Street Jam have a hot new video for "Seconds," the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/8/23

by Danny Coleman - published 2023-06-08

Over the next week, The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, NJ is hosting three of the hottest Blues music shows in the area. June 9 sees the great Joe Louis Walker, June 10 is a rare Jersey appearance from Laurie Morvan and June 15 sees the talented Alastair Greene gracing the intimate stage.

This Week In Music: Event Listings And Previews For Shows Taking Place June 6-12, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from June 6 to June 12, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.




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Basie

Basie Center to Honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s, Dramarama on Walk of Fame

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts will honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s and Dramarama by welcoming them onto its Walk of Fame. Pierson and Schneider will be inducted during a special ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm, outside the historic theater in Red Bank, ahead of The B-52s’ concert at ParkStage in Freehold on Saturday, July 11. Dramarama, also performing at that concert, will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the show.



Outpost

Outpost in the Burbs presents Leyla McCalla on September 24th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Leyla McCalla on Thursday, September 24th, 2026 at 7:30pm at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Born in New York City to Haitian emigrants and activists, Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present– her music vibrates with three centuries of history and influences from around the globe.



Free

Free Concerts to be Held Throughout 4th of July Weekend in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Four free live music events will be held in Jersey City parks throughout the 4th of July weekend, featuring a diverse lineup of American music. The series is curated and produced by Riverview Jazz and is presented by the City of Jersey City and Exchange Place Alliance.



Summer

Summer Jazz: Drummer Joe Farnsworth and Special Guests at William Paterson

For more than three decades, Joe Farnsworth has been one of the most admired drummers in modern jazz, revered for his superb technique, driving swing, and unwavering commitment to the jazz tradition. A Massachusetts native mentored by legendary drummers Alan Dawson, Arthur Taylor, and Jimmy Lovelace, Farnsworth has appeared on nearly 400 recordings and performed with an astonishing array of jazz masters, including McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Pharoah Sanders, Cedar Walton, Harold Mabern, and Wynton Marsalis. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed hard bop collective, One for All, alongside longtime musical associates tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander, trombonist Steve Davis, the late trumpeter Jim Rotondi, and pianist David Hazeltine.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.