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Outpost in the Burbs presents Half Waif

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Half Waif on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Her latest record, the emotionally powerful See You At The Maypole, was released on October 4, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 
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Billy Ocean LIVE! at BergenPAC

The crowd inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Wednesday, October 30, 2024 evening suddenly starts to cheer as one of the biggest hitmakers of the 1980s, British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean, takes the stage.

Makin Waves with Albert Music Hall: 'Be a Part of Our History'

One of the greatest musical treasures in New Jersey is Albert Music Hall, the roots venue created in 1974 by the friends of Joe and George Albert of Sayreville. In the 1950s, Joe bought land in Waretown after he and George went hunting there. With his brother and their friends in the thick of the Jersey Pine Barrens, he built a hunting cabin, which they called The Homeplace. On Saturday nights, several of their friends would jam with the Alberts at The Homeplace on old-time, country, bluegrass, folk, and Irish music, as well as Pinelands originals.

bergenPAC presents That Motown Band on April 26th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- If you love songs like "Heat Wave," "Ain't too Proud to Beg," "Baby Love," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "My Girl," and "Ain't no Mountain High Enough"? Be sure to check out That Motown Band when they come to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today LIVE! at MPAC

Beatles fans in the crowd show their eagerness to get back to Morristown, NJ's MPAC this October 27, 2024 evening for a tribute to the Fab Four entitled It Was 50 Years Ago Today. Starring Maxi Priest, Christopher Cross, Ambrosia's David Pack, and Chicago's Jason Scheff, the production celebrates the music of The Beatles with special attention to songs from their 1970 Let It Be and Hey Jude albums in addition to the artists' own hits.



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






 

MORE NEWS

(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.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




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




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






 

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.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




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




Going Acoustic at Quig's to Mark 4 Years with Featured Sets from Emily Drinker and Gina LC on June 22nd






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