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MAC Music Café

Sunday, September 21, 2025 @ 4:00pm



Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748

Our monthly music showcase returns this Fall with singer-songwriters Shotgun Bill Anania, Vito Natale, Margaret St. Germaine and Steve Lasala.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS

SHOTGUN BILL ANANIA is an Americana singer-songwriter based in Monmouth County, NJ. Performing both solo and with longtime collaborator Scott “Tango Kid” Yetka, he has released a string of acclaimed projects including Lonesome CowboysLack of LuxuryBirds of a Feather, and his latest all-acoustic album Dos Hombres Acústicos (2025).

His music has earned national recognition, winning Americana Singer/Songwriter (2024) and Best Americana Band (2025) at the Indie Music Radio Awards, and a nomination for Best Americana Artist (2022) at the Indie Music Channel Awards. Fans can find Shotgun Bill’s music on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, and Bandcamp.

VITO NATALE is a singer-songwriter whose style blends folk, country, and instrumental music. He studied songwriting under Paul Simon at the Guitar Study Workshop Center in New York City, shaping a distinctive voice and craft that continues to resonate through his original work.

STEVE LASALA delivers Eclectic Acoustic performances that blend original music with classics from the ’40s through the ’70s—plus old country and folk favorites. With a versatile repertoire, he tailors each show to his audience, whether it’s kids, seniors, or anyone who simply loves great original music.




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Musicians

Musicians On A Mission

Sunday, September 14, 2025 @ 4:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: music

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RiverJAM

RiverJAM Music Presents...The Listening Room: Songs & Stories

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Triumph Brewery (Red Bank)
1 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music

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Rockin'

Rockin' Jake Band

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music

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Willy

Willy Porter

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music

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Welcome

Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music

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EVENT PREVIEWS

Pinelands

Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest to Take Place at Albert Music Hall

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will host its annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 5:00pm. This outdoor, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, food, culture, and community activities. Rain date is 9/21/2025.



Gypsy:

Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Concert Hall at Drew University hosts Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience on Friday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Stevie fans, this one’s for you. Gypsy isn’t just a tribute—it’s a full-throttle immersion into the voice, style, and spirit of Stevie Nicks.



Dingbatz

Dingbatz presents Trashy Annie

(CLIFTON, NJ) -- The rock-grunge-punk-outlaw country band Trashy Annie from Austin will headline a night at Dingbatz on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The lineup also includes Midnight Hellion. Doors are at 7:00pm.



Asbury

Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival to Take Place October 25-26

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- MES Event Services, LLC is excited to announce Asbury Park Halloween Food Truck & Music Festival, scheduled for October 25 & 26, 2025, from 11:00am to 8:00pm on Saturday and 11:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday, located in front of Convention Hall at Bradley Park (101 5th Avenue) in Asbury Park.



Theatre

Theatre at RVCC to Launch Season with Performance by Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will launch its 2025-2026 season with a performance by Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00pm.




 

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