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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. Fuchs who starred in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, stands at the crossroads of blues and rock, a fierce voice in modern roots music.

 
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bergenPAC presents Almost Queen on Saturday

 (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Almost Queen. They don't just pay tribute to the legendary band, Almost Queen transports you back in time to experience the magic and essence of Queen themselves. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Mavis Staples LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Mavis Staples and Jeffrey Gaines at Ocean City Music Pier on August 25, 2025.

Simple Plan's Bigger Than You Think! Tour Proves Growing Up Was Never the Plan

 (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- A flawless summer night on the Jersey Shore set the stage for pop-punk nostalgia as Simple Plan brought their Bigger Than You Think! Tour to the legendary Stone Pony Summer Stage on August 27, 2025. With support from Bowling for Soup, 3OH!3, and rising artist LØLØ, the sold-out show felt like a high-energy reunion of Warped Tour favorites mixed with fresh energy for a new generation of fans. From the opening notes to the final chorus, it was clear: for thousands packed into the Stone Pony, it was never just a phase.

Leigh Pilzer: Hearing the Basie Band was Like 'a Bolt from the Blue'

 Baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer likes to recall a scene in the movie, The Godfather, "where the son (Al Pacino), who falls in love in Italy, says, 'It was like a bolt from the blue.'" That's how Pilzer felt when she first heard the Count Basie big band.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon's "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 9-15, 2025



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/8/25






 

MORE NEWS


Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest to Take Place at Albert Music Hall

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will host its annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 5:00pm. This outdoor, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, food, culture, and community activities. Rain date is 9/21/2025.


Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University



Dingbatz presents Trashy Annie



Mighty Max Weinberg Brings The Party To The Pony



WXPN Celebrates 1000th Free At Noon Concert with Philadelphia Legends The Hooters






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Exciting Kids' Imaginations 

Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.


Makin Waves with The Nelsons: 'A Jersey Family'



2025 Hudson West Fest to Take Place September 13th



Drew University Rocks the House with Legendary Tributes and Live Comedy In September






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