(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Genre hopping multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Keller Williams will bring his signature solo looping show to The Stone Pony on November 2 at 8:00pm. Williams has built a reputation for his dynamic and unpredictable solo performances, where he creates samples on the fly using a special looping effect live on stage, playing both original songs and select covers. Nothing is pre-recorded and no two shows are alike, making for a completely unique experience of sonically infused alt-folk and groovy electronica. ... READ ON

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Center for the Arts at Monmouth University will present Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee Steve Dorff on October 11 at 8:00pm.  Dorff will be performing many of his best loved songs and share the fascinating stories behind them on the Pollak Stage as part of the 2019-20 Performing Arts Series.... READ ON

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Country star Kip Moore will play acoustic versions of his hits at Mayo Perfomring Arts Center on Saturday, October 19 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.... READ ON

(BROOKLYN, NY) -- The Trans Trenderz Music Awards, the first awards show to celebrate the music of transgender and gender non-conforming artists is happening on September 21st at Mayday Space in Brooklyn, NY from 7:00pm-11:00pm. The show will feature performances from transgender musicians from across the country and beyond, as well as an awards ceremony. Tickets are available online. ... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) --  New Jersey Performing Arts center (NJPAC) presents Musiq Soulchild with Marsha Ambrosius and Lyfe Jennings on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 8:00pm.  Philly’s own Musiq Soulchild returns to NJPAC! The hip hop soul artist built his reputation freestyling on the open mic circuit, beatboxing for MC’s and singing for strangers on the streets. Now, his smooth ‘70s sound has earned him gold and platinum records, thirteen GRAMMY® noms and multiple Top Ten singles.... READ ON

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Armenian-born American pianist Raffi Besalyan takes to the main stage of the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts  on Friday, September 27 at 2:00pm for an installment of the new Afternoon Recital Series. Besalyan, who lays claim to an international career spanning multiple continents, comes to the Grunin Center with a program entitled “Dances and Transcriptions.”... READ ON

(ALBANY, NY) -- Pop rock band Young Culture has announced that they will be hitting the road this fall with Homesafe, Kayak Jones, and Keep Flying. The full US run kicks off on October 23rd in Milwaukee and concludes on December 7th in Lansing. ... READ ON

Southern California rockers Assuming We Survive have signed with InVogue Records and will go on tour with We Were Sharks (with support from Never Loved on select dates) this fall. ... READ ON

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents singer-songwriter Jonatha Brooke on Friday, September 20th at 8:00pm (7:30pm doors) at the First Congregational Church (40 S. Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair. Jonatha Brooke has been writing songs, making records and touring since the early 90's. ... READ ON

(STANHOPE, NJ) -- Bruce Katz, renowned Hammond B-3 organist/keyboardist and 2019 Blues Music Awards "Best Acoustic Album" winner, and his Bruce Katz Band, embark on their 'Solo Ride' Fall 2019 U.S. Tour, with a local performance at the Stanhope House on Friday, September 20 at 7:00pm (Katz is the Headliner). Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. ... READ ON