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A Chat with Veronika and Madelene of Arrival From Sweden Who Perform at UCPAC on May 16
by Spotlight Central
published 2026-05-13

Arrival from Sweden is coming to Rahway, NJ's Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Founded in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Arrival from Sweden is one of the world's most popular ABBA tribute bands and the only group that has ever been given a previously unreleased song directly from ABBA to record.




 

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.



Audra McDonald LIVE! at bergenPAC

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-05-13

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Audra McDonald at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on May 3, 2026.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 12-18, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from May 12-18, 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.



RECAP: Lily Vakili's "Live Wire" EP Release at Francis Kite Club

by Julie Hoffman
published 2026-05-12

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On May 6, 2026 - a rainy Wednesday night in New York City - fans and friends packed into Francis Kite Club on the Lower East Side to celebrate the release of Live Wire, the new EP from Lily Vakili. The intimate venue created the perfect setting for a performance that felt deeply personal, emotional, and completely alive.





Jazz Royalty Comes to the Hamilton Stage on June 6th

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Saturday, June 6, 2026 marks the date when Jazz Royalty comes to Hamilton Stage with Dizzy Gillespie alumni and Grammy winning bassist John Lee in collaboration with 16-time Grammy winner Paquito D' Rivera.



Roger McGuinn LIVE! at the Pollak Theatre

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-05-12

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn at Monmouth University on May 1, 2026.



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Vernon Reid and Corey Glover on Sunday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Vernon Reid and Corey Glover on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm. Prepare for an extraordinary evening as two of the most influential figures in modern rock history take the stage at Lizzie Rose.



RECAP: James Maddock at Belmar Arts Center 5/8/26

by Helen O'Shea
published 2026-05-09

(BELMAR, NJ) --- On Friday, May 8, 2026, we celebrated James Maddock's latest album release show for "Forever June" with a sold out crowd at Belmar Arts Center. And what an unforgettable celebration it was - in a beautiful listening room with the crowd alternating between complete silence and thunderous applause as Maddock lifted us all through a setlist that was equal parts crowd favorites and cuts from his stellar new album "Forever June".



Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven

by Bob Makin
published 2026-05-08

After a long hiatus, the Central Jersey band Exit Eleven are back with a new single that they will celebrate the release of on May 8 at Asbury Park's fabled Stone Pony.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS
Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
The Royal Scam

Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ

 

Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven
I Love R&B Party at The Underground NJ (21+)

Friday, May 15, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

 





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