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FEATURES

MAC Music Café presents Stu Coogan, Leah Kremer, Michael Baine and Mark Healey

 (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The monthly music showcase offers an exciting evening of original music and storytelling featuring four dynamic singer-songwriters: Stu Coogan, Leah Kremer, Michael Baine and Mark Healey. The event is FREE (with a suggested donation of $5).

 
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An Afternoon of Music and Memories LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Afternoon of Music and Memories starring Bob Miranda and the Happenings, Vito Picone and the Elegants, and John Scupelliti and the Reactions at the PNC Bank Arts Center on September 29, 2025.

Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.

New Jersey Film Festival Cold Weather Company Interview

 Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey Film Festival, sits down with Brian Curry & Steve Shimchick of Cold Weather Company, who will be performing at the festival on October 10, for a band interview. Check it out:

The Bronx Wanderers LIVE! at the Grunin Center

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Bronx Wanderers at Grunin Center for the Arts on September 28, 2025.


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COLUMNS

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.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

MORE NEWS


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.


Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday



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



The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday






 

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



MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview



West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series






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