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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Blues For Greeny and the music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Blues For Greeny - The Music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Dude Cervantes & The Panchos will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm.

 
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Makin Waves with Jake Thistle: Anchored by Sincerity

 Paramus-raised, Jersey Shore-beloved singer-songwriter Jake Thistle has been chasing songs for as long as he can remember.

The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2026 Happy Together Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on June 5th. The show featured The Cowsills, The Vogues, Ron Dante, The Fortunes, Gary Puckett, Jason Scheff, The Troggs, and The Association.

Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th

 (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Bring on the Bacon! The Princeton Festival Features The Bacon Brothers

 Today, Gina is speaking with the Bacon Brothers. Yes, that is Hollywood A-lister Kevin Bacon and Emmy Award-winning composer, Michael Bacon. The siblings have spent the better part of three decades creating their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound "forosoco," and it's taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall.


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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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"Better Together!" Ben Folds and the New Jersey Symphony LIVE! at STNJ

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Ben Folds performing with the New Jersey Symphony at State Theatre New Jersey on June 14, 2026.


New Petition Advocates for Brian Wilson Exhibition at Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday



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






 

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



Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday






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