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Second Show for Jeremy Jordan added at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Broadway star and Morris County resident Jeremy Jordan will perform in concert at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 5th. The 8:00pm performance is nearly sold out and a 3:00pm performance was just added due to popular demand.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin

by Bob Makin
published 2026-10-23

Beloved Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin recently dropped "If the World Is Ending," her fifth LP since 2022.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/22/2026

by Danny Coleman
published 2026-10-23

There are plenty of quotes along the lines of, "From tragedy comes..." or "It was a tragic event but..." and then people tend or should it be better said that human nature tends to console a traumatic or tragic event with a "Look at the bright side" or a "Well try to think positive," "Time heals all wounds" perspective change approach which is easy to say if the one espousing positivity was not the victim and even though the receivers of an unpleasant event in life know these do gooders mean well, the ones hurting will come to terms on their timetable and when they are ready.



RECAP: Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony 10/16/26

by Chris Paul
published 2026-10-22

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) — On Friday, October 16, 2026, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country returned to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. This performance celebrates their 3rd annual time headlining the Stone Pony all during October. Daniel Donato has also performed as a guest artist at the Stone Pony and the band toured with moe. during the Best.Summer.Eva tour in 2024, appearing on the Stone Pony Summerstage.








"Everything Fab Four" Fest 2026 to feature Ken Burns, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, The Cyrkle & many more

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Beatles' groundbreaking 1966 album Revolver, a major turning point in the band's recorded career, will take center stage November 5-8, 2026, at the second annual Everything Fab Four Fest happening at Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 21-27, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents RAEL-The Music of Genesis on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents RAEL-The Music of Genesis on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. They are a New York area based tribute band that recaptures the energy and originality of the "early years" live stage performances by Genesis. RAEL also performs Peter Gabriel solo hits in their shows.



The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00pm. Melvin Seals is a powerhouse Hammond B-3 organist, producer and arranger whose sound has become inseparable from the spirit of the jam band world



Reagan Richards presents "Good Morning, Heartache" at Avenel PAC

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Singer-songwriter Reagan Richards of the Asbury Park country duo, Williams Honor, stars in her own solo show, "Good Morning, Heartache" : Torch Songs and Timeless Standards from the Great American Songbook on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Avenel Performing Arts Center. Showtime is 7:30pm.









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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin

Beloved Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin recently dropped "If the World Is Ending," her fifth LP since 2022.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/22/2026

There are plenty of quotes along the lines of, "From tragedy comes..." or "It was a tragic event but..." and then people tend or should it be better said that human nature tends to console a traumatic or tragic event with a "Look at the bright side" or a "Well try to think positive," "Time heals all wounds" perspective change approach which is easy to say if the one espousing positivity was not the victim and even though the receivers of an unpleasant event in life know these do gooders mean well, the ones hurting will come to terms on their timetable and when they are ready.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Two Moths" from "Long Live The Low," the latest album by Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely,




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas








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(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Executive Director Andrew DePrisco brings Smooth Jazz to the Bell Theater in Holmdel with the ever-popular WBGO "all that jazz" Concert series. Procured by Smooth Jazz New Jersey, the first two offerings will be Spyro Gyra on October 24th and Rick Braun on November 21, 2026.

Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on October 24th

Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on October 24th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.

Gateway Playhouse hosts a Tribute to JUDY & LIZA on October 24th

Gateway Playhouse hosts a Tribute to JUDY & LIZA on October 24th

(SOMERS POINT, NJ) -- Gateway Playhouse hosts A Tribute to JUDY & LIZA on Saturday, October 24, 2026 with performances at 2:00pm & 6:00pm.

Music Box at The Borgata presents Scott Bradlee

Music Box at The Borgata presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox on Saturday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings their The Future is Vintage World Tour to Music Box at The Borgata on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. The internationally acclaimed ensemble is known for reimagining modern hits in retro styles.

bergenPAC presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday

bergenPAC presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Phil Collins Story on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. This docu-concert comes from the creators of the smash hits The Simon & Garfunkel Story and R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – The Aretha Franklin Story.

South Jersey Pops presents Stage Fright - The Soundtrack of the Mysterious

South Jersey Pops presents Stage Fright - The Soundtrack of the Mysterious

(MEDFORD, NJ) -- South Jersey Pops presents Stage Fright - The Soundtrack of the Mysterious on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in the Lenape High School Auditorium. This is a family-friendly celebration of the Spooky & Strange. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Wortendyke Barn Hosts 16th Annual Cider Barn Band Bluegrass Show on Sunday

Wortendyke Barn Hosts 16th Annual Cider Barn Band Bluegrass Show on Sunday

(PARK RIDGE, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to the final Music at the Barn concert for the 2026 season on Sunday, October 25, from 1:00pm – 3:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site, in Park Ridge.

Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 at Asbury Lanes

Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 at Asbury Lanes

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Asbury Lanes. The event, headlined by Marc Ribler & Friends, brings together established artists, local favorites, emerging musicians and student performers... all sharing one stage to support music education for underserved youth. Showtime is 12:00pm.

Journey brings their Final Frontier Tour to the Prudential Center on Sunday

Journey brings their Final Frontier Tour to the Prudential Center on Sunday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- After more than five decades of arena-shaking performances, era-defining hits, and one of the most enduring catalogs in rock history, Journey brings their massive Final Frontier Tour to the Prudential Center on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:30pm.

The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday

The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony presents An Evening with Melvin Seals & JGB on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 7:00pm. Melvin Seals is a powerhouse Hammond B-3 organist, producer and arranger whose sound has become inseparable from the spirit of the jam band world