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Will Downing to Perform at UCPAC on Valentine's Day

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- New Jersey resident and former Angela Bofill Manager Rich Engel is teaming up with old friend and fellow Jersey resident Will Downing this Valentine's Day (Saturday, February 14, 2026), with a love fest not to be forgotten at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.

 
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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. A rock & roll lifer, James has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.

State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute

(NEW BUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-for-note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.

The Smithereens LIVE! at The Vogel

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Smithereens at The Vogel on December 18, 2025.

Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Destiny" by Never the Name

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Destiny," the closing track of Never the Name's seven song debut album, "Millennial Boomer Consumer."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/08/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 6-12, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A New Year's Lullaby" by The New Bardots






 

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Tickets start at $44 and are available for purchase online. The Levoy Theatre is located at 126-130 N. High Street in Millville, New Jersey.


Jersey Arts Podcast: Roomful of Blues Welcomes First Female Vocalist in Over Fifty Years




Kean Stage presents Billy Ocean on April 2nd




The Jersey Four featuring Gerry Polci to Perform at Drew University




Centenary Stage Company presents the Six One Five Collective






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm each night. This incredible live show features David Clark, a masterful performer who brings Billy Joel's music to life, alongside Bill Connors, who channels the genius of Elton John in a way you've never seen before.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock




NJPAC presents Get the Led Out




The Landis Theater presents Obey Your Master - Metallica Tribute Band on January 10th






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