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Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Bowie & Beyond on Saturday

 (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works presents Bowie & Beyond on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00pm. Formed and led by singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and ex-Meat Loaf band member, Ray Andersen in 2018, this show is a must for fans of David Bowie.

 
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New Jersey Symphony's The Music of Led Zeppelin LIVE! at STNJ

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of New Jersey Symphony performing The Music of Led Zeppelin at State Theatre New Jersey on May 4, 2025.

Glen Burtnik Talks About Revisiting the Music of Styx at The Basie

 (RED BANK, NJ) -- Glen Burtnik has lined up a great group of musicians to play songs by Styx at the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Friday, May 30, 2025. It's a show I've got to admit I didn't see coming, but one that long-time fans of Glen should get a ticket for.

State Theatre New Jersey presents An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 8:00pm. Sixteen-time Grammy® Award-winning musician, songwriter, and producer David Foster and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star Katharine McPhee are bringing their live show on the road.

Bruce Hornsby's BrhyM LIVE! at bergenPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Bruce Hornsby and his group, BrhyM, a collaboration with yMusic, a NYC-based chamber ensemble, at bergenPAC on May 1, 2025.


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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.



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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



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






 

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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