SOPAC Is Ready To Rock This Spring

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Whether you're excited about new music or want to hear your favorites from the 60s and 70s, the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) has you covered this Spring.  Upcoming shows include tributes to the British Invasion, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Max Weinberg's Jukebox where you just might hear anything from rock and roll's history. New music by Son Volt, Edwin McCain, and Melvin Seals & JGB round out the list.

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State Theatre presents The Brian McKnight 4

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents The Brian McKnight 4 on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 8:00pm. A contemporary music legend, Brian McKnight has achieved international fame with chart-topping hits and 16 Grammy® Award nominations throughout his nearly four-decade-long career. The singer, songwriter, producer, radio-host, and multi-instrumentalist’s hits include “Back at One,” “One Last Cry,” and “Anytime.” Tickets range from $35-$95.

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Makin Waves with Dave Vargo: Good Tunes 'n' Hearts

​​​​​​​Late to the songwriting table, journeyman musician Dave Vargo, who once toured extensively as a sideman, has established a great local solo career in the Asbury Park area. In the midst of recording his third independent album since 2016, Dave was honored by Makin Waves as the 2021 Songwriter of the Year based on the strength of two impressive singles: the pandemic anthemic “Half Bad” and the confessional “Fault Lines.”

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Outpost in the Burbs Presents Hollis Brown

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Hollis Brown on February 26, 2022 at 8:00pm. This concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. The band's latest new album, In The Aftermath (Mascot Label Group/Cool Green Recordings), is the deliciously depraved outcome of an all-night rock n’ roll riot. The Queens, New York-based quintet escaped to the Poconos to record with a few handles of whiskey, and, in one 24-hour session, ran down The Rolling Stone’s seminal first album of all originals, 1966’s Aftermath. Tracked live in the studio with minimal overdubs, In The Aftermath is potent proof the five-piece group is one of the last great American rock n’ roll bands. The band is expected to play songs from this album and from throughout their catalog.

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.

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The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.

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Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday

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"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

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The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday

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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday