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Christmas Fiddle and Fun: A Conversation with Eileen Ivers

by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-11-30

Eileen Ivers has been called "the Jimi Hendrix of the violin," as reported by the New York Times. A master of the violin, which is also known to be a fiddle, dependent on the way in which it is played, Ivers is known to be the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.



The Somerset Hills Chorus present a festive night of Readings & Carols

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Somerset Hills Chorus, part of Music in the Somerset Hills, and the Chancel Choir of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown will come together for a concert of Readings & Carols on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 7:00pm.



RVCC to Present Concert Featuring Pianist Jae Hee Min

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will present a concert of contemporary piano music by Asian, American, and European composers, December 17, 2023 at 2:00pm, featuring pianist Dr. Jae Hee Min. The event, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series' current season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.



Drew University Announces Free Musical Performances in December

(MADISON, NJ) -- There's something for every musical taste as Drew University celebrates the end of the semester and the holiday season with musical performances on campus. From jazz, to a cappella, to orchestral music, these concerts are free and open to the public. Those who cannot join in person are welcome to tune in to select concerts via the livestream.








"This Is Important" Live Podcast Tour Comes to NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The "This Is Important" live podcast tour is coming to NJPAC on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 8:00pm. Adam Devine, Anders Holm, Blake Anderson and Kyle Newacheck riff on very serious topics that are definitely not goofy, raunchy or random. They’ll bring the chemistry and unfiltered energy that made their Comedy Central show Workaholics a mega-hit.



Instacart Unlocks Alcohol Delivery in New Jersey For the First Time Ever

/PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced its partnership with Wegmans Food Markets and all independently owned Wegmans Wine, Liquor & Beer locations to power alcohol delivery across New Jersey. Starting November 30, 2023, customers can order alcohol delivery in as fast as an hour or scheduled days in advance via the Instacart App and website and the Wegmans App and website.



The Levoy Theatre presents An Evening of Holiday Cheer with Jackie Evancho

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents An Evening of Holiday Cheer with Jackie Evancho on Friday, December 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. The record breaking recording artist first came into the public's eye with her appearance on NBC's America's Got Talent.



SAVE MUSIC VENUES: The Stanhope House

by Cristy Benvenutti
published 2023-11-30

The blues ecosystem is dependent on the collaboration of non-profits, venues, fans, bands, educators, business owners, and record labels. The blues societies play an important role in this ecosystem -- they support the bands and musicians by working with venues to book gigs, working with record labels to promote the music, networking with business owners and fans to help support their mission, and working with educators to ensure the blues genre is taught to the next generation.



Roy's Hall presents A Very Slambovian Christmas

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- A Very Slambovian Christmas comes to Roy's Hall on Friday, December 22 at 8:00pm. Also known as The Grand Slambovians, the band pioneered the alt-folk/Americana genre, staying on the fringes of the music industry and under the radar while producing several critically acclaimed studio albums. Drawing on a set list comprised of traditional Christmas songs with a twist, a sprinkling of original holiday tunes, and a generous helping of non-traditional musical fare, it is guaranteed there will be something for everyone.







 

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MPAC

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Classic

Classic American Tales' presents Tales at the Dormer House every Thursday

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- From June 4 through October 15, 2026 (except for July 2), Classic American Tales (CAT) once more presents Tales at the Dormer House in which guests are treated to lemonade and tasty treats while listening to stories written by noteworthy authors, read by a variety of performers. The schedule is 4:00pm every Thursday at the historic Dormer House Bed and Breakfast (800 Columbia Avenue) in Cape May, NJ. Performances are on the front porch, weather permitting.



2026-27

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.



MPAC's

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- From the versatility of Tony winner Darren Criss, the comedy of Abbott Elementary's Janelle James and the nostalgic hits of the Grateful Dead, ABBA and more, Mayo Performing Arts Center's summer lineup features a diverse set of performances and events.



Bradley

Bradley Beach presents 2026 Summer Jazz and Blues Series in Riley Park

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach presents its Summer Jazz and Blues Series for 2026 throughout July and August. Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a diverse lineup of world-class musical performances every Wednesday evening from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at beautiful Riley Park.












LATEST COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Soaked" from Kiaura Rose's debut seven-song debut album, "Vagrant."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026

"I am great! I was in California last weekend and just got back, I have the day off and I'm getting to chat with you so everything is great," says Monster Jam monster truck driver Angelina Nock as she let us in on the profession, her background and what we can expect when she gets behind the wheel of Megalodon at Newark's Prudential Center August 14 through 16.








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