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Joan Osborne to Appear on November 17th at Red Bank, NJ’s Vogel Theater
by Spotlight Central
published 2022-11-03

In support of her latest album, Radio Waves, singer/songwriter Joan Osborne will perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts’ Vogel Theater in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 8:00 pm.




 

Giants of Jazz Festival Honors Rufus Reid at SOPAC on November 19

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19 at 8:00pm! That’s when Giants of Jazz, an annual Jazz festival featuring nearly 30 performers, returns to the South Orange Performing Arts Center for the first time since 2019. Produced by Grammy-winning producer John Lee, this year’s 23rd event honors Rufus Reid, one of today’s premiere bassists. Giants of Jazz has become a legendary event in South Orange featuring the convergence of countless Jazz greats in an unforgettable evening of music.



MPAC presents Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- We could all use a little “Love” this holiday season!  Darlene Love performs seasonal favorites and hits when the Darlene Love: Love for the Holidays tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, November 26 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.



"Classic Country!" Josh Turner LIVE! at UCPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2022-11-01

Thanks to the arrival of fall, it’s dark out early in Rahway, NJ this October 20, 2022 evening, but the lights inside the town’s historic UCPAC auditorium shine brightly as music lovers ready themselves for a concert by country singer Josh Turner.



GIANTS OF JAZZ: Bassist Rufus Reid To Be Honored At Annual SOPAC Concert

by Jay Sweet
published 2022-11-01

With an incredible resume as a sideman, bandleader, and educator, bassist Rufus Reid represents one of the most significant links to the great jazz tradition. His remarkable accomplishments have not gone unnoticed, and on November 19, Reid will be honored as part of the annual “Giants of Jazz” series at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.





BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 10/31/22

by Lazlo
published 2022-10-31

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 releases by Commons 2, Pat Veil, Who On Earth, aesha, Hodera, and Suit of Lights.



Matt O'Ree Band To Have Album Release Show at Grunin Center

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Matt O’Ree Band comes to the Grunin Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 3 to celebrate the release of their long-awaited seventh album, “Hand in Glove.” The band will perform at 7:00pm in the Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre.



Spotlight On Truth & Tragedy

Truth & Tragedy is a post-hardcore 5-piece from Bamberg, Germany. Their music is a mixture of alternative genres including (post-)hardcore, metalcore and pop-punk. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Truth & Tragedy.



Spotlight on Faded Shades

Faded Shades is an alt rock trio from Kent playing a swirling mix of 90’s inspired jangle pop rock bangers! The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Faded Shades.



Spotlight on Deep Talk

Deep Talk is a band featuring Christina Li and Jordan Maslov. They say their music is a mix of indie rock, alt pop, post-punk. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Deep Talk.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Spotlight on Deep Talk
Shemekia Copeland

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

Spotlight on Deep Talk
Chris Mitchell: Begging For Sax Tour

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) New Brunswick, NJ

 

Spotlight on Deep Talk
Patti LaBelle

Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

 





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