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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/31/25

by Danny Coleman
published 2025-07-31

Back in March of this year, Christine Zemla of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation put together what has now become an annual sojourn to the place widely considered to be the birthplace of Blues music; Clarksdale, Mississippi. Seven hearty souls (Including this writer and "Rock On Radio's" Producer Claire) made the trip with Zemla and Scott "Blind Squirrel" Zemla (His given Blues name) for four days of fun, local cuisine, education, history and the most incredible music the Mississippi Delta has to offer. 



The Newton Theatre presents Rich Francese's Comedy All Stars

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Rich Francese's Comedy All Stars comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. This is a fast paced, unpredictable, and hysterically funny show! The lineup consists of National Headliners Rich Francese, Regina DeCicco, Joseph Anthony, and Eric Tartaglione who are all our proud Italian Americans.



Harmonium Choral Society to Hold Auditions for 2025-2026 Season

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Harmonium Choral Society will hold selective auditions for a limited number of openings in all voice parts for experienced singers with good sight-reading ability for the 2025-2026 concert season. Auditions will be held on select dates held by appointment starting August 24th going through September 3rd at Grace Church (4 Madison Avenue at Kings Road) in Madison.



Echo Plum releases "Feels Like Home"

Hailing from Ocean County, Echo Plum are the fast-rising indie rockers shaking up the Asbury Park scene with their lush soundscapes and magnetic presence. Known for their dreamy guitar layers, soaring choruses, and nostalgic lo-fi textures, Echo Plum has quickly gone from local secret to buzzworthy name.








The Showroom's "Summer Camp" Series Returns With Outrageous Cult Classics In August

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Break out the glitter, hairspray, and roller skates because The ShowRoom's Summer Camp Series is returning with four gloriously over-the-top cult classics in August. Whether you're in the mood for roller disco, divine delinquents, dystopian musicals, or neon-soaked Vegas dreams, this lineup promises a cinematic summer of pure excess. No merit badges required—just a love of the outrageous.



Catching Up with Author Paul Bomba

by Gary Wien
published 2025-07-31

Paul Bomba came of age in Asbury Park during the No Lifeguard on Duty era and brings personal insights to a story set in an historic time and place. In the book, three unlikely teenage friends struggle with family conflicts and their racial, cultural and class identities while Asbury Park erupted with racial unrest in July 1970. The idea came to him as a teenager, and it traveled with him when he graduated from Asbury High (class of 1974), and through careers in academia and business.



Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival to Take Place August 16th on the Green

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025 on the Green. Music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. The lineup includes Dani G and Friends, The Jazz Ambassadors, Blues People, King Solomon Hicks, and Samantha Fish. As it has for the past three years, the Festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away in June 2021.



Helen O'Shea and All-Star Cast Share Rendition of "Dense Water Deeper Down" by Sineád O'Connor to Mark 2nd Anniversary of Passing

"Dense Water Deeper Down" is the first single release from Helen O'Shea's forthcoming album Songs In The Key Of O, due for release on March 6, 2026. Produced by Marc Swersky, the song features Andrew Carillo (Joan Osbourne), Rob Clores (The Black Crowes), Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), Brielle Brown, Sharon Lasher, Fiona Tyndall, and Jo Wymer.



Returning to Romance through Food and Flirty Fun in Fiction with Casey McQuiston Virtual Author Talk

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Bring an appetite for sizzling drama as New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston discusses her upcoming book The Pairing on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:00pm.







 

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.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












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Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.




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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 








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