Diane Moser, a mainstay of the tri-state jazz community, has been hospitalized since June 30 following spinal surgery to repair compression fractures in three vertebrae.  The Montclair-based pianist, composer, bandleader and teacher was scheduled to be released from the hospital on August 7. However, it’s going to be a while before Diane is back on her feet. ... READ ON

(OCEANPORT, NJ) -- Andrew McMahon has announced two more drive-in concerts, this time on the East Coast, at New Jersey’s Monmouth Park in Oceanport on August 24-25.  The shows will continue the 15th Anniversary of the Jack’s Mannequin album Everything in Transit, which he will play from start to finish plus other popular songs from Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and Something Corporate.  ... READ ON

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- The Wharton Institute for the Performing Arts (WIPA) has extended the contract of Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Helen H. Cha-Pyo. Before her appointment to the position in July 2018, Cha-Pyo inspired hundreds of young musicians to perform at the highest levels as music director of the Empire State Youth Orchestras, recognized as one of the nation’s premier music organizations for youth.... READ ON

Tickets on sale this Friday, July 31st at 10 AM ET at https://bit.ly/RJ-9-6-2020  ... READ ON

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse will be one of a select group of nonprofit arts organizations participating in a livestream concert event, Christopher Jackson: Live from the West Side on Saturday, August 15 at 8:00pm. Jackson is a Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter/composer and a Tony Award–nominated actor best known for originating the role of George Washington in Hamilton.  ... READ ON

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Brick + Mortar released "American Reality" on all streaming services on July 31, 2020.  The song was featured on Spotify's New Noise Playlist.... READ ON

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May Stage continues to present their 2020 Virtual Broadway Series, which officially opened on July 5th with "Storm Large- In Concert" and then was followed by Constantine Maroulis with "Quarantine with Constantine." ... READ ON

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The 100th anniversary season of the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has been cut short as a result of the global Covid-19 pandemic. Although they may not gather in person to perform, they are eager to stay connected through innovative virtual offerings.... READ ON

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Girlchoir (PGC) and Princeton Boychoir (PBC), the area’s premier training and performance choirs for boys and girls, are now auditioning new choristers for the 2020-2021 season. Any child entering grades 3-12 this fall is warmly welcomed. Both choirs are programs of Westrick Music Academy (WMA). ... READ ON

(NEWARK, NJ) -- GRAMMY Museum Experience (TM) Prudential Center has announced the return of its’ annual Summer Session music industry program which will run from Monday, August 17 - Friday, August 21 from 9:30am to 3:00pm each day. The 2020 Summer Session is five-day virtual summer music industry program for New Jersey-area students age 13 through 18 interested in exploring a career in music and the entertainment industry.... READ ON