An Interview with Arlan Feiles on the Brilliant and Heartbreaking "Diaspora" Album

At the end of April, Arlan Feiles released Diaspora. The first song, "I Know Your Number," immediately caught my attention with its opening lyrics. It was painfully clear what the song was about and that this was the beginning of an album which would be immensely personal, harrowing, and one that would likely lead to tears.

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A Conversation with Darlene Love Who Stars in SOPAC's "Share the Love" Celebration on June 12

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Darlene Love will perform on June 12, 2025 at the SOPAC Celebrates: Share the Love event at South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange, NJ. The legendary vocalist who started her career as a back-up singer on such monster hits as "You've Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'" is one of the most exciting entertainers around, captivating audiences around the world with her warm, gracious stage presence and thrilling live performances.

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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux performing "A Hard Day's Night" and "Abbey Road" albums

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Fab Faux on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band will perform A Hard Day's Night and Abbey Road in their entireties. Joining The Fab Faux are The Hogshead Horns (with Blues Brothers, Blood, Sweat & Tears and SNL band alums) and The Creme Tangerine Strings.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sean Chambers & The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Rock n' blues guitar ace Sean Chambers is on tour with the fabled Savoy Brown Rhythm section, and will perform locally at Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, May 23, 2025. Doors: 7:00pm, showtime: 7:30pm.

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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.

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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.

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Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday

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

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The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday

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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday