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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD

by Bob Makin - published 2026-02-13

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.


 
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/12/2026

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-02-12

"I'm definitely excited about it," said a very enthusiastic Kenny Wayne Shepherd as he readies to launch a massive U.S. tour celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of his debut record "Ledbetter Heights."

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 10-16, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 10-16, 2026 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.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo

by Bob Makin - published 2026-02-06

Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27. The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

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

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-02-05

“I want to make sure that I pay homage to three gentlemen because this film was really a group effort because it not only involves filming and talking to people but there is original new music that’s part of the film and Dave, Frank and Tommy have all contributed major pieces to make this thing happen.”


 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 3-9, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 3-9, 2026 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.

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26

by Lazlo - published 2026-02-02

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 Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris

by Bob Makin - published 2026-01-30

Joe Boris, the guitarist-songwriter of the celebrated Jersey jam band One-Eyed Jack, has released an anthem of global love and community strength.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/29/2026

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-01-29

So much is made, especially in today's political and human climate of "The haves" and "The have nots," the rich vs poor, beliefs vs beliefs and then there are those among us who believe that kindness in any form should take precedence; Ken Freirich is one of those people. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 27 to February 2, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 27 to February 2, 2026 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.




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The Jacksons

Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



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Heather Maloney & Hayley Reardon

Sunday, February 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087



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Les Ballets Africains

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



Morristown

Morristown ONSTAGE 2026

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



Eugene

Eugene Tyler Band

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631







 

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The Newton Theatre presents Solas 30th Anniversary Tour on March 6th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Solas brings its 30th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is lighting up stages across the globe as they celebrate three decades of pushing boundaries and honoring traditions in Irish music.



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The Dryden Ensemble presents The Most Faithful Companion: Lute and Guitar Trios from the 17th Century

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Dryden Ensemble returns with its artistic director, Daniel Swenberg, in a program entitled The Most Faithful Companion: Lute and Guitar Trios from the 17th Century on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Princeton. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Showtime is 7:30pm.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history—Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall—with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.



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Sinatra Celebration Concert To Swing in Ocean Grove This June

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Sinatra Celebration Concert, a theatrical special event to honor the legendary career of musical icon Frank Sinatra, is being presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rat Pack Music Alliance.



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RVCC to Present Annual Music Faculty Recital on March 1st

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design Department will present its annual Music Faculty Recital, Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 2:30pm. The concert, which is open the public, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.