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Micky Dolenz LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Songs and Stories by Micky Dolenz of The Monkees on August 11, 2025 in Ocean City, NJ.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Hiss Golden Messenger (solo) on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.

Little River Band LIVE! at MPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Little River Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on August 7, 2025.

Makin Waves with Gregory Macolino: Long Branch Lifer

 Legendary Long Branch musician, bar owner and history teacher Gregory Macolino recently added author and publisher to his credits with "Little Pussy & Long Branch: Perfect Together" on his own Brighton Bar Publishing House.

"Absolutely Brilliant!" Dave Koz and Friends LIVE! AT MPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Dave Koz and Friends at Mayo Performing Arts Center on August 6, 2025.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 2-8, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from September 2-8, 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: "New Years at the Airport" by Yawn Mower



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/28/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 26 to September 1, 2025






 

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Carteret PAC presents Annie Lennox - In Conversation

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Legendary singer, songwriter, and global feminist activist Annie Lennox will take the stage on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at The Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, for an unforgettable evening of stories, inspiration, and impact. Known for her groundbreaking music career and tireless activism, Lennox will share personal reflections on creativity, advocacy, and what it means to use one's voice for change.


From Prog Epics to Emo Anthems: Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday Bring the Chaos



An Interview with Daniel Donato ahead of some PA/NJ shows in September



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs



bergenPAC presents Almost Queen on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

An Interview with Vinnie Amico from moe.

Buffalo, NY based jamband moe. has toured throughout the U.S. and internationally. This year, moe. is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Through ups and downs, moe. serves as a cornerstone of their musical genre and has triumphantly been on the road in support of their recent studio release, "Circle of Giants". I recently caught up with Vinnie Amico (drummer) on location at People Fest in Hillsboro, WI.


Steve Forbert to Play Two Shows in New Jersey



Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Exciting Kids' Imaginations 



Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music presents Born to Run - A Jersey Shore Celebration Concert






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