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Middletown Arts Center presents an Indoor Summer Nights Singer-Songwriter Showcase on August 20th

 (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center invites music lovers to an Indoor Summer Nights Concert: Singer/Songwriter Showcase on Thursday, August 20, 2026 in the MAC Theater. Enjoy an evening of original music and exceptional live performances from some of New Jersey’s talented singer-songwriters, including Shotgun Bill, Dan Toye, Christian Beach, Michael Brett, Erika Sherger, Frank Patrouch, Jim Crawford, Roger Gardella, Kevin Liebkemann, and Stu Coogan. Showtime is 7:00pm.

 
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MPAC presents Hindley Street Country Club on Wednesday

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- YouTube sensations Hindley Street Country Club (The HSCC) are making their Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) debut on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. Founded in 2017 by arranger / producer Constantine Delo, the band started as a group of Australian musicians, recording re-arranged covers of 70s and 80s hits and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube weekly.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey

 Today's guest is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and one of the most influential guitarists of all-time.

Shemekia Copeland LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shemekia Copeland performing on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on July 15, 2026.

Makin Waves with Brian Erickson & Bill Lambusta: Talking About The Extensions, 'The Great Album Podcast' & More

 Singer-songwriter Brian Erickson, left, of The Extensions, and guitarist Bill Lambusta of We're Ghosts Now and Fake Pockets, relaunched their popular "The Great Albums Podcast" in June after a seven-year hiatus following a six-year run.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 27 to November 2, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 27 to November 2, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/22/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2026






 

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The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert on Friday

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On Friday, October 30, 2026, The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert. It marks the release of Tony Tripi's album Close to Fire: Roman's Anthology Release Part I and continues the album's mission of turning grief into remembrance, connection, and community. Showtime is 9:00pm.


Founder of The Jersey Pops Orchestra releases Christmas Album



Roy's Hall to Host Peter Karp Record Release Show on November 6th



Levoy Theatre presents Broken Arrow - A Tribute to Neil Young on Friday



MPAC presents The Mavericks on Thursday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC presents The Mavericks on Thursday

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents The Mavericks on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets remain available.


State Theatre New Jersey presents Get the Led Out on October 30th



The Lizzie Rose Halloween Spectacular takes place October 30th



Songwriters in the Pines Returns to Albert Music Hall on Friday






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