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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 1-7, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 1-7, 2025 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.



Asbury Lanes presents There, There - A Tribute to Radiohead

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Lanes presents There, There on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are the premier Radiohead tribute act, playing songs from throughout the band's iconic multi-decade catalogue.



The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

by Spotlight Central
published 2025-07-01

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Beach Boys in concert in Ocean City, NJ on June 23, 2025.



bergenPAC presents Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90's Part 2

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- After a totally fly 2024 summer tour packed full of 90s boy band, pop, and R&B hits, RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser is back by popular demand with "Straight No Chaser Summer: 90s Part 2." The tour comes to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, July 8, 2025 at 7:00pm.








Blue Curtain presents 2025 Summer Concert Series in Princeton

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Blue Curtain returns to Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater this July with a free three-concert series. The 2025 season opens on Saturday, July 12 at 8:00pm with a performance by internationally acclaimed trombonist, composer, and bandleader Jimmy Bosch, also known as El Trombon Criollo.



PHOTOS from FolkLIVE: 2025 Gospel Music Festival

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Art Institute of Middlesex County hosted its second FolkLIVE: Gospel Music Festival at Monument Square Park in New Brunswick, bringing together hundreds of residents and visitors for an afternoon honoring African American musical heritage, spirituality, and community. Grammy Award-winning artist Fred Hammond and Grammy Award-nominated artist Kierra Sheard headlined the event.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/30/25

by Lazlo
published 2025-06-30

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Mark Parker, Average Blonde, Cold Weather Company, Dana Why, The Grip Weeds, and Todd Bailey. Plus a look back at "How Dare You Call Yourself Justice" by Ferocious Designs.



Plainfield Symphony Orchestra Announces 106th Season

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of its acclaimed music director Charles Prince, has announced its 106th season filled with many timeless classics. Maestro Prince is entering his 17th season as Music Director.



An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer

by Gary Wien
published 2025-06-29

When you talk about legendary music journalists in the Garden State, the list has to include Jim Testa. He founded a popular zine called Jersey Beat back in 1982 and has written for numerous publications over the years, His main job for the last few decades was at the Jersey Journal until it ceased publication in February.