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Spotlight on The Simple Radicals

The Simple Radicals are a retro-rock band from the great blues and rock city of Chicago. Their music is influenced by the sounds of Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Cheap Trick and Tom Petty. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with The Simple Radicals.

 
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Spotlight on Stonebrother

Stonebrother is a hard rock band based out of Nova Scotia, Canada. Their Bandcamp page says the band combines the raw energy of 70s punk rock with the shredding solos and thundering bass of Van Halen and Metallica and has influences ranging from heavy metal, to grunge to pop. The Penguin Rocks presents this interview with Stonebrother.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman on St. Patrick's Day

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents the most successful all-female Irish group in history, Celtic Woman in their new show, Postcards from Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $49-$99.  

Water Street releases "All We Tried To Be"

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Navigating through a pandemic has been a challenge to say the least, but for NJ band Water Street, it’s been a three-year process of shut-downs, canceled recording sessions & gigs and production delays that seemed never-ending. Bouncing from Asbury Park to Dover and ultimately completing recording in their own studio with engineer/producer Joe Webster, determined band members and friends, Dave Paulson, Connor Konecnik, Joe Byrne and Mike Stark pushed through and pushed out “All We Tried To Be” - an 11-song album now available on all streaming platforms.

State Theatre presents Brit Floyd

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – World Tour 2022, the World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $40-$175.  



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/25/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 23-29, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time






 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Bell Bottom Blues returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 10, 2026. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Showtime is 7:30pm.


Carteret PAC presents Hellfest




Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2026 presents FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin on July 25th




Eaglemania LIVE! at the Grunin Center




Prudential Center presents Ella Langley on September 10th






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul to Headline Concert at ParkStage on July 3rd




Carteret PAC presents Hellfest






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