The New Jersey Clearwater Festival to Return to Asbury Park Labor Day Weekend

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Friends of Clearwater (NJFC) has announced that they are returning to Asbury Park on Labor Day Weekend August 31 and September 1, 2024 for their 49th Annual NJ Clearwater Festival. The celebration of the environment with music, song and information about how to protect it is the state's largest eco-festival. Hours are 1:00pm to 8:00pm on Saturday and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday.

The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Ivan Goff and Katie Linnane

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Irish music duo Ivan Goff (uileann pipes, Irish flute, and whistles) and Katie Linnane (fiddle) on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Christ Congregation Church,. The couple are stalwarts of the vibrant New York City Irish traditional music scene. Showtime is 8:00pm. The concert is also available via livestream.

Black Box Studios and The Elated System presents Doom Dogs at Debonair Music Hall

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios and The Elated System presents Doom Dogs, with opener Eels Of Love, on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm. Doom Dogs is an improvisational trio featuring Reeves Gabrels on guitars, Jonathan Kane on drums, and Jair-Rohm Parker Wells on basses.

Martell's Tiki Bar to Host Fundraiser for Teddy B. (long-time member of The Sensational Soul Cruisers)

(POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ) -- There will be a fundraiser for Eric Barney aka Teddy B. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Martell's Tiki Bar with entertainment by The Motor City Revue, Carlton J. Smith, High in the Mid 80's and MC Johnny Mac.  The event runs from 7:00pm to 11:00pm and is for 21 and over. If you cannot make the show but wish to help, a GoFund campaign has been set up for Teddy B. as well.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons - The Last Encores

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons – The Last Encores on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The original Jersey boy himself, Frankie Valli is a true American legend. His incredible career with the Four Seasons, as well as his solo success, has spawned countless hit singles. With unforgettable tunes like "Sherry," "Walk Like A Man," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "December '63 - Oh What A Night," "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You," and of course, "Grease."

Wharton Arts and William Linthicum-Blackhorse Receive 2024 Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, New Jersey's largest non-profit community performing arts education center, announced that it is the recipient of the 2024 Dale Warland Singers Commission Grant, which will support a composition from composer William Linthicum-Blackhorse to be premiered by Wharton Arts' New Jersey Youth Chorus.

Billie Eilish to Perform Shows in Philly, Newark, and NYC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Billie Eilish has a new studio album coming out and will be hitting the road starting in September 2024. Locally, she will be at ​​​​​​​the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 5; the Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, October 9th; and has three shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City October 16-18, 2024.

WXPN Announces the 24-Hour Song Challenge for Area Songwriters

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- WXPN, the member-supported Philadelphia radio station, is inviting local songwriters to participate in a 24-Hour Song Challenge on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 12 noon ET, when it will announce a song prompt to start the challenge.

An Interview with Jim Loughlin of moe.

by Chris Paul - published 2024-04-28
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, moe. will be returning to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. Joining them will be summer tour collaborators, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country and Neighbor. To celebrate the return of moe. for the 50th anniversary of the Stone Pony, I was able to catch up with Jim Loughlin (percussionist/Swiss army knife) and relive the glory days of past performances at the Jersey Shore while discussing the current state of the band.