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Blackberry Smoke LIVE! at STNJ

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Blackberry Smoke at State Theatre New Jersey on March 5, 2026.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 26th

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ari Hest returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

Americana Women celebrates the Queens of Country and Folk at Kean University on March 21st

 (HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents Americana Women on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall. Americana Women celebrates American folk music from its earliest origins through current country, rock, and folk. The show will have you toe-tapping, clapping, and singing along! Showtime is 7:30pm.

Split Level Concerts presents Joy Clark and Sug Daniels

 (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- The Split Level Concerts series continues when rising Americana star Joy Clark and her band take the stage at the Jersey Shore Art Center's Palaia Theater on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter Sug Daniels will open the show.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Suicide Doors," a recent single by the Jersey Shore rockabilly trio Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/12/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 10-16, 2026



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MORE NEWS


RVCC Theatre presents Rolling Stones Tribute Band on April 11th

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College's Mainstage series will rock out its season with a performance of Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00pm.


Blackberry Smoke LIVE! at STNJ



Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan



Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 26th



The Newton Theatre presents Walter Trout






 

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.


Carteret PAC presents Max Weinberg's Jukebox on March 20th



Starland Ballroom presents Cheap Trick on March 20th



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






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