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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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Old Crow Medicine Show Brought the Porch to the People at MPAC in Morristown

 For a bunch of crows, these guys sure have a lot of energy! I'm talking about the Old Crow Medicine Show, who are currently on their Circle The Wagons Tour. They made a pitstop in New Jersey at the Mayo PAC on April 23, 2025 and had the whole building shaking.

Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest takes Place May 30th through June 1st

 (AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest takes place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast.

Katchats with Jay Headden founder of Jersey Shore Music

 In case you do not know the meaning of serendipity, it is a lucky accident, a positive unplanned discovery. It represents those moments when valuable things are found while looking for someone/ something else, or not looking at all.

Stanley Jordan to Perform at Avenel Performing Arts Center

 (AVENEL, NJ) -- Woodbridge Township presents Stanley Jordan at The Avenel Performing Arts Center with support from Woodbridge Arts on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:30pm. James "Biscuit" Rouse will open the night.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 13-19, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from May 13-19, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



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



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



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






 

MORE NEWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux performing "A Hard Day's Night" and "Abbey Road" albums

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band will perform A Hard Day's Night and Abbey Road in their entireties. Joining The Fab Faux are The Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and SNL band alums) and The Creme Tangerine Strings.


Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame to Partner with Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music



MPAC presents Arts in the Community: Free Concerts and Events Throughout the Summer



Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul's 110th Birthday Celebration Tribute Concert" on June 7th



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sean Chambers & The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. ​​​​​​​Donna the Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band



Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones



The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn






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