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Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!

 Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Teddy Thompson will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday, December 12, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

CarteretPAC presents Luminare Christmas!

 (CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Luminare Christmas! The Ultimate Holiday Rock Concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This electrifying show blends stunning visuals with reimagined Christmas classics and spirited original music to create a one-of-a-kind celebration.

MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. The international multi-platinum selling superstar has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 16-22, 2026 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.



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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/11/2026






 

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Somerset Valley Players presents "Freaky Friday"

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Freaky Friday weekends from July 17 through August 2, 2026. This is a heartfelt, high‑energy musical comedy about family, second chances, and seeing life through someone else's eyes! 


Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Britishmania Beatles Tribute Band on Friday



Makin Waves with Jake Thistle: Anchored by Sincerity



Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th



The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC






 

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.


Levoy Theatre presents Paul Thorn on June 18th



Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th



Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Britishmania Beatles Tribute Band on Friday






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