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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 10/9/23
by Lazlo
published 2023-10-09

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 the Banding Together 2023 Compilation and new releases by Roadside Graves, Gordon Vincent, and Fear of Falling. Plus a look back at "Win If You Can... Lose If You Must... But Always Break Even!" by The Break Evens.




 

State Theatre presents Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive on Friday, October 20, 2023 at 8:00pm. The program includes a collection of many of Patinkin's favorite Broadway and classic American tunes—from Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, and from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin. Tickets range from $29-$99.



Chubby Checker: Still 'Twistin' Away at 82

by Bruce Chadwick
published 2023-10-06

​​​​​​​Singer Chubby Checker got interested in show business when he was four years old and went to a music show. By the time he was 17, he was not only a singer but had engineered his own, whole stage show. Now, at 82, he still has the enthusiasm of that four-year-old kid.



Seaside Sinatra Event Celebrates the Musical Legacy of Arranger Nelson Riddle

(AVON, NJ) -- The brilliance and musical genius of the iconic arranger, Nelson Riddle, will be the main focus and topic of discussion at the "Swingin Sinatra-Riddle Event", presented by Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications. Although Nelson Riddle passed away thirty-eight years ago, on October 6, 1985, his music lives on, spanning generations, as he remains a prominent influencer in the music and recording industry.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Frog" by latewaves

by Bob Makin
published 2023-10-06

"Frog," a recent single and video from Asbury Park indie trio latewaves' brand new self-titled label debut for Open Your Ears Records, is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.





Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/5/23

by Danny Coleman
published 2023-10-05

"One of my mentors who just passed away; he was one of my teachers in the blues and he used to give the kids in the blues museum different nicknames and whatnot and he gave me the name Kingfish. I didn't like it at first but it stuck and never died and there are still kids from the neighborhood who are still calling me by it," laughed one of the hottest commodities on the international Blues music scene, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram as he discussed his latest album, "Live In London," his blues roots and his upcoming October 11 gig at Brooklyn Bowl in Philadelphia, PA and October 13 at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. 



Irish Super Group Celtic Thunder Returns to MPAC with ODYSSEY

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- PBS darlings Celtic Thunder return to play Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 8:00pm. ODYSSEY, the latest show from the internationally acclaimed group, is a fascinating exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble's impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths.



MPAC presents Tower of Power

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Tower of Power, known for their iconic horn-led funk and soul sound, is celebrating 55 years of touring and comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $40-$80.



"Elvis is in the Building!" Richie Santa LIVE! at the PNC Bank Arts Center

by Spotlight Central
published 2023-10-04

Despite the fact that it's a rainy and cold Tuesday, September 26, 2023 afternoon at Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center, several thousand devoted music lovers have turned out for a Garden State Arts Foundation concert starring Elvis tribute artist Richie Santa. Rounding out the bill for today's show is singer Frankie Pizarro, along with rock and rollers Bill Haley, Jr. and the Comets.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place October 3-9, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 3-9, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events - Event Previews - Event Listings


 

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Friday, July 31, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
 
 




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