An Interview with Please Be Careful about their debut album, "Hot Surface"

New Jersey Stage regularly receives emails about new albums and bands that defy categorization. Everyone wants to believe they are doing something revolutionary, but generally those are just words designed for marketing a band. A new quartet from North Jersey called Please Be Careful has just released an instrumental record that is actually rather difficult to put in a box. Is it jazz? Experimental? Indie rock? Some parts sound a bit like punk, others have a dash of dark wave or electronic.

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Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on November 13, 2025.

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Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 8:00pm. Josh is a renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author.The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.

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Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31

(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 6-12, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 6-12, 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 with Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill: Connections

Friends since 1978 and married since 2003, Vicki Peterson of The Bangles and John Cowsill of The Cowsills are touring in support of "Long After the Fire," their debut as a duo in tribute to its composers, John's late brothers, Bill and Barry. Bob Makin talks with both in the Makin Waves Interview of the Month.

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The Vogel presents Straight to Hell: The Clash Tribute on Sunday

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Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

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The Levoy Theatre presents Classic Stones Live on Friday

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Broadway Theatre of Pitman has tributes to ABBA, Aerosmith, Springsteen, and Duprees this weekend