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State Theatre New Jersey presents An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00pm. Sixteen-time Grammy® Award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are bringing their live show on the road.

 
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Bruce Hornsby's BrhyM LIVE! at bergenPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Bruce Hornsby and his group, BrhyM, a collaboration with yMusic, a NYC-based chamber ensemble, at bergenPAC on May 1, 2025.

Algonquin Arts Theatre's Annual Bash Brings Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience to the Stage on June 7th

(MANASQUAN, NJ) –- Algonquin Arts Theatre invites the community to its biggest fundraising celebration of the year—Algonquin's Motown Magic Bash—on Saturday, June 7, 2025, featuring two electrifying performances of Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience.

Monmouth University's Tuesday Night Record Club Celebrates 100th Album on May 6th

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University will celebrate the 100th episode of its popular Tuesday Night Record Club series on May 6, 2025 at 7:30pm with Michael Jackson's classic 1979 album, Off the Wall. Attendees can register today to join this free event either in-person at the University's Great Hall Auditorium on campus, or via Zoom.

Makin Waves with Lee Mrowicki: "The Voice of The Stone Pony"

Legendary Stone Pony DJ Lee Mrowicki has released an audio book about the early days of the fabled Asbury Park club, "Legendary: The History of The Stone Pony 1974-1991 and the People Who Made It So."



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In the Congo" by The Bongos

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In the Congo," a live version of which will be released May 23 on "The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985" on CD only on JEM Records.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/8/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 6-12, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Blessing" by Brielle Brown






 

MORE NEWS

(BUDD LAKE, NJ) -- Steampunk Alchemy Fest returns June 6-8, 2025 to Budd Lake for its fourth year of celebrating the creativity and innovation of steampunk culture. Steampunk Alchemy Fest, which will be held on the spacious outdoor grounds of Vasa Park (1 Vasa Drive), combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with unique activities and entertainment.


Albert Music Hall presents the Made in Memphis Show




Under Cover Music Fest to Take Place May 31st in South Orange




The Adelphi Orchestra Announces Winners of 21st Anniversary Young Artist Competition




Ferocious Designs releases "Off You Pop!" EP






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This is a WXPN Welcomes event. Showtime is 7:30pm.


The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf




Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo




Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band






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