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COLUMNS

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/19/2026

"I appreciate that, that means a lot," smiled the very excited, extremely talented and current contestant of this season's "American Idol," Jake Thistle. 



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD






 

MORE NEWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history—Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall—with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.


North to Shore festival to take place June 13-28



Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026



Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26



Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th



Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th







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