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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 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.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026






 

MORE NEWS


The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is John - The Music of John Lennon

(NEWTON, NJ) -- All You Need is John - The Music of John Lennon comes to The Newton Theatre on Thursday, February 11, 2027 at 8:00pm. This show celebrates his music from The Beatles, through his astonishing solo work.


Four Great Concerts Coming to MPAC This Fall



Makin Waves with Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill: Connections



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



Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

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

(PITMAN, NJ) -- Music takes over The Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend with tributes to ABBA on Thursday, Aerosmith on Friday, Bruce Springsteen on Saturday, and the Duprees on Sunday.


The Strand Center for the Arts presents The Bob Band on October 9th



SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th



The Levoy Theatre presents Classic Stones Live on Friday






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