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New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind

​​​​​​​Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions)  recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards. We caught up with Erickson to talk about creativity as identity, works old and new, and collaborating with your younger self.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines on March 21st

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines in a co-headlining show on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented friends catch up. A somewhat talkative fly, but a fly nonetheless.

"With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.

State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke – Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places, and sounds of their home state.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely

Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 24 to March 2, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel






 

MORE NEWS

​​​​​​​Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions)  recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards. We caught up with Erickson to talk about creativity as identity, works old and new, and collaborating with your younger self.


Irish Music and Dance Returns to Albert Music Hall on March 7th




Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines on March 21st




Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour




Rutgers Launches Partnership with Carnegie Hall






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Conan Gray and Esha Tewari to do shows in NJ, NY, and PA




The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream




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






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