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Pale Waves to Release Album and Have Shows in NY/NJ Area

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Ahead of kicking off their tour opening for 5 Seconds of Summer, the pop-punk band Pale Waves released their new song “Reasons To Live” from their upcoming album Unwanted, out August 12 via Dirty Hit. The tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Sunday, July 10 before heading to Pier 17 in New York City for shows on July 12-13.



NJPAC presents Comedian Zakir Khan

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes comedian Zakir Khan’s brand-new stand-up comedy national tour: Live In US, on Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 8:00pm. This show will be performed in Hindi.



Violinist Timothy Shi wins New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra's Henry Lewis Concerto Competition

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Violinist Timothy Shi has won the New Jersey Symphony Youth Orchestra’s 2022 Henry Lewis Concerto Competition. Shi will join the New Jersey Symphony to perform the first movement of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216, at the Symphony’s outdoor summer concerts, June 24–July 2 in venues across the state.



Frantic City shares Opening Night Party Lineup

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The new Atlantic City music festival Frantic City has shared details of the event’s official opening night party on Friday, September 23 at Bourré at 8:00pm. Performers include Samiam, who will also perform the next day at the main event, as well as New Jersey natives The Ergs and Night Birds. The night will be hosted by comedian Natalie Cuomo.








Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/16/22

by Danny Coleman
published 2022-06-16

 "I'm doing great," says an effervescent Samantha Fish, as she talked about her career, her new album and more before she takes the stage tonight at The Count Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ. "Just right now, feels like I'm busier than ever touring and supporting a new record and just kind of gearing up for summer time; yeah, busy is putting it mildly."   



PHOTOS from "Cobb" at The Lord Stirling Theater Company

by John Posada
published 2022-06-16

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Lord Stirling Theater Company presents "Cobb" in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center weekends from June 17-26. The play by Lee Blessing examines the character of controversial baseball legend Ty Cobb at three different stages of his life. Photographer John Posada took photos of the play during a dress rehearsal.



Audible presents "Michael & the Rockness Monsters World Tour"

Jam with intergalactic rock stars Michael & The Rockness Monsters as they fire-up the Milky Way with an extra special tour of Earth! Sing along as Michael, Dibbs, Lucy and Robi set out on adventures and celebrate cultures around the world. Michael & the Rockness Monsters World Tour, is Napolitano's first original audio book production. He is thrilled to bring a unique style of discovery and musical curiosity to the audiobook landscape.



Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents The Bridge June 20/22

(FORT LEE, NJ) -- In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company has established a new dance institute through Zoom, The Bridge.  The Institute’s aim is to bring together dancers, choreographers and directors around the world to experience the master teachers of color whose practices are embedded in the community and are focused on advancing the art of dance that transform the personal, environmental and metaphysical spaces. 



Final Gardens of Cape May Tour June 25th features 12 lovely landscapes at private homes, public spaces

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The second of two tours of Cape May area gardens is a chance to explore the plants and blooms and go beyond the fences at the homes of some of the area’s most dedicated home gardeners. This year’s final Cape May Gardens Tour presented by Cape May MAC (Museums+Arts+Culture), Saturday, June 25 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, is a chance to take home ideas for your own garden designs from 10 private and two public gardens including one art studio.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Hunterdon

Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents "Some Enchanted Evening"

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Some Enchanted Evening from April 7 through May 16, 2026. This is a celebration of songs that have become a part of our lives. We sing them in the shower and we sing them to entertain and amuse.












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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.




Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.








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