Tempe, AZ all-female punk rock trio The Venomous Pinks has released a new single and music video, a cover of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts' "I Want You," which will appear on the band's upcoming album of the same name.... READ ON

New York City indie label MPress Records has just signed a multi-album deal with Austin singer songwriter Grace Pettis. MPress, distributed worldwide by Caroline/Universal via SRG-ILS Group, also releases albums by Rachael Sage, Seth Glier, and A Fragile Tomorrow.... READ ON

Philadelphia rock quartet Soraia will release their new album 'Dig Your Roots' on March 13 via Steven Van Zandt's label Wicked Cool Records. The band has a residency at Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City throughout February.... READ ON

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Violinist Regina Carter will perform Simply Ella, a musical tribute to Ella Fitzgerald at Kean University’s Enlow Recital Hall on Saturday, February 15 at 7:30pm. “I’m so excited to celebrate Ella Fitzgerald, an artist who has meant so much to all the notes in my musical life,” said Carter.... READ ON

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The pioneers of Kona dub rock, Pepper, will bring their ‘Step To The Local Motion’ tour to The Stone Pony on Thursday, February 13 with openers Kash'd Out and The Elovaters.  Pepper will be touring in support of their Billboard chart topping album Local Motion which spent 15 weeks on the Billboard Reggae Charts! Doors are at 7:00pm.... READ ON

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- As part of its mission to provide educational opportunities through youth and family-oriented concerts, the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra will present its annual free family concert on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 3:00pm at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield, NJ.  Under the baton of Maestro Charles Prince, the program will feature two classic works.  ... READ ON

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Australian duo Hockey Dad blend raw energy and lovable irreverence in their dynamic, sun-drenched pop. The childhood mates have taken their raucous shows and jangly, fuzz-pop songs all around the globe and today announce a spring US tour starting April 3 at The Roxy, in Los Angeles. ... READ ON

(LEONIA, NJ) -- There will be a Classically Leonia concert to benefit Leonia High School music education on Sunday, January 26 at 5:00pm.  The concert will take place at the Leonia United Methodist Church and feature Leonia Chamber Musicians, Leonia High School students, and Si-Yo Music Society Foundation artists.... READ ON

(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center (APAC), presents Erich Bergen, star of CBS television drama Madam Secretary, for two performances Saturday, February 15 at 8:00pm and Sunday, February 16 at 3:00pm. The event will feature a mix of songs from Erich’s career on stage and film, including music from Jersey Boys and Waitress. The show is also filled with known music by Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, George Michael and many more.... READ ON

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Jersey City music scene is booming and local rock musician Debra Devi loves spreading the news. Having produced two smash “JC Rocks” concerts at White Eagle Hall that brought nearly 1500 people out to see local bands, Devi kicks off her monthly “Debra Devi & Friends” showcase at Headroom Bar & Social in downtown Jersey City on Thursday, January 23rd with two of her faves: J Hacha de Zola and Gerry Rosenthal Trio. ... READ ON