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Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Out of Body” by Jake Ryan
Young singer-songwriter Jake Ryan premieres his latest video for the pop-edelic single, “Out of Body,” with New Jersey Stage as the Makin Waves Song of the Week
Little Hag Releases "Leash"
New Jersey's self-proclaimed bitch rockers, Little Hag, have released Leash via Bar/None Records. The band said the album came together in between night classes, bartending shifts, first kisses, last kisses, shitty gigs, karaoke nights and all the emptiness of the quarantine that came after.
Stars of the Sixties LIVE! at the Strand Theater
Fall is in the air on this cool, crisp October 1, 2021 evening as music lovers line up outside the Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ for tonight’s Stars of the Sixties concert featuring Gary Lewis, Dennis Tufano, Lou Christie, The Cyrkle, and special guest Chris Ruggiero.
NJPAC Presents The Doo Wop Project on April 24th
(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents The Doo Wop Project on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00pm. Love the classic sounds of Frankie Valli, The Drifters, The Del Vikings? Ever wonder what your favorite modern band would sound like, sung by five guys on a street corner with tighter-than-tight harmonies?
White Eagle Hall Presents Josie Cotton plus a screening of "Valley Girl" On Friday
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- One of the biggest cult films of the 1980s was Valley Girl, which featured the international hit, "Johnny Are You Queer?" by Josie Cotton. You can see Josie and her band perform at White Eagle Hall on Friday, October 15th along with a screening of the legendary film. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/14/21
“I’ve done so many different things in music and I just really want to keep my hands in it because it’s a part of me. I’ve always had the Heart tribute band but there’s always that feeling that there is something more I should be doing; so, I’m going to just keep doing it,” says vocalist and current Josie Award winning “Artist Of The Year” Sandy Hall. “I didn’t think anybody cared and when this nomination happened, I was like; huh! Even with all of those submissions and different age groups, someone took notice and said, this is pretty good. So, it is actually inspiring for me to think, well maybe I should continue to do this because there is an audience for me.”
Dion Releases Video For "Angel In The Alleyways"
Dion has released the single and video for “Angel in the Alleyways.” The song, on which Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen are featured, was written by Dion and Mike Aquilina and is one of the selections from the forthcoming Stomping Ground album. Stomping Ground is set for release on November 5 through Keeping The Blues Alive Records.
The 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Selects Top Five Finalists
(NEWARK, NJ) -- A world of jazz just minutes from home, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the top five finalists of the 10th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from over 160 submissions from over 25 countries, these gifted young contestants from around the world were evaluated on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation, and ability to swing. The Top Five finalists are: Andrea Miller of Costa Mesa, California; April May Webb of Edison, New Jersey; Latvian-born Arta Jēkabsone of Jersey City, New Jersey; G. Thomas Allen of Chicago, Illinois; and Viktoria “Vik” Gečytė of Paris, France.
Brian Fallon Releases His Version Of "Amazing Grace"
Brian Fallon released his version of "Amazing Grace" on October 13, 2021. The song is taken from his very special new album comprised of his recordings of classic hymns. Night Divine, produced and recorded by Fallon himself, arrives on November 5 via Lesser Known Records/Thirty Tigers.
Marissa Paternoster To Release Solo Album, "Peace Meter" on December 3rd
Don Giovanni Records will release the new solo album from Screaming Females guitarist and vocalist Marissa Paternoster. The album is titled Peace Meter and it will be released on December 3rd 2021. It is available for pre-order now.
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Roger McGuinn
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
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MOZART & MENDELSSOHN: NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Adelphi Orchestra - International Anniversary Celebration
Fair Lawn Community Center
10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
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Kids 'N Family Series: The Little Mermaid
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
category: community
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
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Grease
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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ZOSO – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC)
One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
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