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Meteor Police Embrace the Beautiful Mess: Inside the Strange, Sincere World of New Jersey Post-Punk

by Glen Langmaack
published 2026-08-13

Ocean County's Meteor Police have never seemed particularly interested in choosing between opposites. Their music can be abrasive and danceable, sarcastic and sincere, strange and unexpectedly heartfelt—all at once. With their new album Death Is So Permanent, the post-punk band continues to embrace that tension while drawing from the anything-goes spirit of New Jersey’s underground music scene. Following lineup changes that ultimately brought bassist Bill Pompeo back into the fold, the band has emerged with a renewed sense of purpose and a willingness to simply follow the songs wherever they lead. We spoke with Meteor Police about humor, sincerity, New Jersey, alienation, live performance, and why they hope their new record leaves listeners thoroughly confused.




 

PHOTOS from Bailey Zimmerman at Musikfest

by Mat Katz
published 2026-08-13

(BETHLEHAM, PA) -- Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman performed at Musikfest on Thursday, August 6, 2026 and photographer Mathew Katz was on hand to take photos. Founded in 1984, Musikfest is the nation's largest free music festival and is a 10-day celebration of performing and visual arts held every August in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/13/2026

by Danny Coleman
published 2026-08-13

Bloodlines, genetics, close ties, call them what you will but it is rare that you find all of these things and more working together cohesively as a unit in the entertainment industry; until now.



What is the NY/AP Music Exchange?

Every coin has two sides. Every suburb has its city. Every New Yorker, eventually, has an opinion about New Jersey. Brian Erickson and Phil Robinson have gone one better: they’ve switched sides.



The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-08-13

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2026 Happy Together Tour on August 3, 2026 at the Ocean City Music Pier in Ocean City, New Jersey.




 

Muddy Waters Gastropub presents Some High Quality Original Blues featuring the JB Blues Band on Saturday

"A feast for big ears, not narrow tastes...JB's musicianship is more than solid, the bluesy spirit unquenchable, and the material -- original and borrowed -- universally first-rate." -- Living Blues Magazine



MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.



Mitch Ryder LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-08-11

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Mitch Ryder performing on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July 29, 2026.



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

by Bob Makin
published 2026-08-07

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




 

MUSIC EVENTS


George Street Playhouse presents 2 Pianos, 4 Hands

Tuesday, December 01, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra 
Directed by Tom Frey

 

THE BOOK HOUSE Proudly Presents: Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey’s EPIC Tour!

Tuesday, December 01, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man books explore multi-generational family and champion empathy and doing good. The series follows the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of the “Supa Buddies”: Dog Man, a lovable canine superhero, and his friends Li’l Petey, a curious kitten who embodies love, optimism, and hope, and 80-HD, a robot who expresses himself best through his art. The series explores universally positive messages including empathy, kindness, and striving to become a better version of one’s self, while it also tackles more complex themes including the loss of a loved one, shared custody, and forgiveness.  Meet Creator DAV PILKEY and step into an exclusive DOG MAN experience you won’t find anywhere else!

 

GREMLINS - MOVIES ON MAINSTREET

Tuesday, December 01, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ

It’s Christmas in Kingston Falls—and things are about to get very naughty. Gremlins mixes holiday cheer, dark comedy, creature mayhem and ’80s nostalgia into one wonderfully twisted Christmas classic. Forget the fruitcake. Bring on the Mogwai!

 

George Street Playhouse presents 2 Pianos, 4 Hands

Wednesday, December 02, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra 
Directed by Tom Frey

 

NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Musical Comedy Bards Series

Wednesday, December 02, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
Closter, NJ

Jack Dallas, AKA, Deacon Jack Beddoe, [@ X.com/JackDallasNYC] is a Musical Comedy Bard, produced by NYC Musical Marathon.

 

George Street Playhouse presents 2 Pianos, 4 Hands

Thursday, December 03, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra 
Directed by Tom Frey

 

Engelbert Humperdinck

Thursday, December 03, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

In a career spanning over 60 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 150 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame.

 

LaMP (featuring Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski)

Thursday, December 03, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Outpost In The Burbs
Montclair, NJ

On a magical night at Nectar’s, in Burlington, VT, in December of 2018, three musical masters — Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski — came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-it's-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special: LaMP.

 

Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays

Friday, December 04, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ

Rolling Stone Magazine has proclaimed Darlene Love to be “one of the greatest singers of all time” and that certainly rings true, but perhaps Paul Shaffer says it even more concisely: “Darlene Love is Rock N’ Roll!” – which was made official when she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by Bette Midler, a great fan of her work, in 2011. During the celebration, the two ladies enjoyed performing He’s A Rebel together and as part of the festivities, Darlene also sang He’s A Fine, Fine Boy backed by another distinguished fan, Bruce Springsteen.

 

George Street Playhouse presents 2 Pianos, 4 Hands

Friday, December 04, 2026 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by Richard Greenblatt and Ted Dykstra 
Directed by Tom Frey

 

 

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Spotlight Players presents "The Addams Family"

(MATAWAN, NJ) -- Spotlight Players presents The Addams Family across two weekends from November 6-15, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan. There's one weekend left to see everyone's favorite wonderfully unconventional family on stage.



Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Christmas at the Playhouse 2026

(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Christmas at the Playhouse 2026 from November 10 to December 20, 2026. Celebrate the season with this spectacular holiday production filled with the music, memories, and traditions audiences have cherished through the years.


Rethinking Greed and Wealth in Modern Society with Paul Vigna on November 11th

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Join journalist Paul Vigna for an eye-opening conversation about his provocative new book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, during a virtual discussion on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 presented by the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Ferrell Studios presents "Carrie, the Musical"

(PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- Ferrell Studios presents Carrie, the Musical at the Plainfield Performing Arts Center from November 12-15, 2026. Based on the classic novel by Stephen King, the musical poses the question: What happens when someone is pushed too far?


Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival presents "Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman"

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Fringe Festival continues with Ghost Dance: Picture of a Madman, a captivating one-woman play written and performed by Erica Knight. Running November 12–15, 2026, in the Kutz Theatre at the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. The production explores the turbulent life and legacy of Ralph Albert Blakelock, one of America's most celebrated yet tragically overlooked nineteenth-century painters.


Fool Moon Theatre Company presents "Love, Loss, And What I Wore" at The Eagle Theatre on November 12th