The Zappa Band Launches First Headlining Tour with Shows in NY/NJ

(NEWTON, NJ) -- One of the most ground-breaking, original, and fearless figures of popular music was undoubtedly the legendary Frank Zappa. And paying tribute to his late icon is The Zappa Band – a group largely comprised of former members of Frank’s bands. And for the first time ever, the group (who had previously opened a string of shows for prog greats King Crimson) will be headlining their own tour for much of June – including dates at Sony Hall in New York City on June 16th and The Newton Theatre in Newton, NJ on June 18th. 

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association Presents The Atlantic Wind Ensemble: "We Remember"

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association  (OGCMA) presents The Atlantic Wind Ensemble: "We Remember" with a free concert on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 7:30pm in The Great Auditorium. The evening features Patriotic/Military Anthems, Popular Marches and Americana. The performance kicks off the 153rd summer season of shows.

2022 Jersey City Jazz Festival

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Jersey City Jazz Festival is back for a two-day celebration the weekend of June 4th and 5th in the Powerhouse Arts District. The free-to-the-public annual event will feature fourteen bands on two stages, food trucks, a full bar, and a VIP experience at the 107 Morgan Street lot in Jersey City. The event is produced by the Jersey City-based non-profit Riverview Jazz and presented by Exchange Place Alliance. The 2022 festival will coincide with another beloved annual event - Bike JC’s Ward Tour, Sunday, June 5th, which will culminate at this year’s jazz festival. There will also be an after-party jam session at Moore’s Place on Monticello Ave.  

Sophia Agranovich to Perform at Watchung Arts Center

(WATCHUNG, NJ) -- Award-winning pianist, recording artist and educator Sophia Agranovich will perform a solo recital, sponsored by the Watchung Arts Center, on Saturday, June 4 at 8:00pm. The program will feature Fantasie in F-Sharp Minor (Sonate ecossaise), Études and other works by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Liszt, Schubert/Liszt and Debussy.

Remember Jones Releases "Love Will Return"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Remember Jones has released "Love Will Return" from his upcoming album, HaHa Bitch!  The artist will celebrate the album's release and his own birthday with the first annual Summer Slay! Festival at The Stone Pony on Saturday, July 9th. 

Ferocious Designs Releases "Waiting on You"

Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, today announced the release of “Waiting on You,” a single from the upcoming album, Looking for the Light. “Waiting on You” is available for download/streaming at Bandcamp, and will soon be available from most streaming/download services via FerociousDesigns.com. 

17th annual Sourland Mountain Fest To Take Place In July

(RINGOES, NJ) -- The 17th Annual Sourland Mountain Fest Presented by Unionville Vineyards and benefitting the Sourland Conservancy, returns on Saturday, July 23nd from 3:00pm – 8:30pm, rain or shine, at the beautiful Unionville Vineyards in East Amwell Township, NJ.  Attendees will enjoy live music, local food, craft beer, wine and spirits, as well as a variety of local artisans, businesses and educational organizations, all while taking in the bucolic views of the Sourland mountain region.  The festival will have performances by The Outcrops, James Popik and Supernova, Rainbow Fresh, and Water Street.  Tickets are limited to the first 1,000 sold.

New Jersey Symphony announces chamber concerts at The Newark Museum of Art

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Symphony will present four chamber music concerts in The Newark Museum of Art’s Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden in July and August, in partnership with the Museum. The concerts are part of the NMOA Summer Series. Resident Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain curates a pair of chamber music programs; Principal Bassoon Robert Wagner and Principal Bass Ha Young Jung each curate an evening of music in the garden.

Tab Benoit To Play Show in North Cape May

(NORTH CAPE MAY, NJ) --  Tab Benoit, respected Louisiana-based blues guitarist-vocalist and storyteller extraordinaire, has launched an ambitious 2022 Spring-Summer National Tour, with a local performance during the Exit Zero Ferry Park in North Cape May on Sunday, May 29 at 6:00pm. He will also be performing at Michael Arnone's Crawfish Festival in August on Saturday, June 4th.

GRAMMY Museum Experience (TM) Prudential Center Celebrates Black Music Month

(NEWARK, NJ) -- GRAMMY Museum Experience (TM) Prudential Center has announced their plans for the celebration of Black Music Month. During Black Music Month, the Museum will honor many pioneering artists whose music and legacy continues to be the pulse of the nation and the great state of New Jersey.