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Outpost in the Burbs presents Ron Sexsmith with opener Ed Seifert

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents acclaimed singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair. New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Ed Seifert will open the show. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 
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Makin Waves with Bill Brandenburg of Woodbridge Arts: Music on Main Street

 Since 2008, Bill Brandenburg has booked and managed, along with his musical co-conspirator, Al Schaefer, several music series in Woodbridge Township at the behest of Mayor John McCormac. In that time, the Music on Main Street series presented ticketed shows in a number of local venues before settling into The Avenel Performing Arts Center in 2022 where the series has presented notable acts, including Jimmy Webb, Karla Bonoff, Graham Parker, Rhett Miller, Stanley Jordan, Richie Furay and Vienna Teng.

"Forever Donna" LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a Forever Donna tribute to Donna Summer at the PNC Bank Arts Center on May 18, 2025.

UCPAC presents Joan Osborne - DYLANOLOGY LIVE on Friday

 (RAHWAY, NJ) -- On Friday, June 6, 2025, the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Joan Osborne – DYLANOLOGY LIVE with special guests Anders Osborne, Gail Ann Dorsey, and Cindy Cashdollar with Will Bryant and Lee Falco. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Jersey Arts Podcast: John Gorka Visits the Lizzie Rose Music Room

 Rolling Stone has called him "the leading singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement." New Jersey's own John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who is most comfortable with a guitar in hand.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman






 

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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.


WXPN Musicians On Call Expands Healing Power of Music to Philadelphia’s Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation



The 2026 Sourland Mountain Fest to Take Place July 25th



Jack Flowers and the Petal Tones Head Off On Their First Tour



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






 

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.


The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center



Carteret PAC presents Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on June 20th



The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band on June 21st






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