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"Better Together!" Ben Folds and the New Jersey Symphony LIVE! at STNJ

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Ben Folds performing with the New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey on June 14, 2026.

 
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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents New Orleans–based Eric Johanson on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that's dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

Shadows of the '60s and One Hot Night LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shadows of the '60s: A Tribute to Motown's Super Groups and Tommy Lynn and One Hot Night: America's Neil Diamond Tribute Band at PNC Bank Arts Center on June 11, 2026.

Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival

 (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Underground returns on June 27, 2026 as part of the North to Shore Festival and there's a terrific lineup of artists again. Performances take place at venues throughout Asbury Park.

If We Don't Label AI Music Now, We'll Lose What "Songwriting" Means

 I've spent my life doing the thing people now casually imitate with a prompt.


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COLUMNS

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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album 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



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead






 

MORE NEWS


The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Returns!

If you're looking for something fun to do this Halloween season, The Wag has the show for you. Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! They're bringing the show to Middletown, Lakewood, and Tuckerton in the next few weeks.


UCPAC presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band in Concert on Saturday



Jon Caspi Just Released His First Solo Album in 17 years



Air Supply's A Matter of Time Tour LIVE! at MPAC



Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

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

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Bob Band comes to The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday, October 9, 2026. The band is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to capturing the vibe, spirit and arrangement of Bob Dylan's original recordings. Showtime is 8:00pm.


SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th



The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on October 10th



UCPAC presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band in Concert on Saturday






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