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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


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead






 

MORE NEWS

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Air Supply at Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown on September 20, 2026.


Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing




MPAC presents The Commodores on Thursday




Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Rise Against with Alkaline Trio on Saturday




CarteretPAC presents Lonestar on Thursday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


JAMTOBERFEST '26 to Take Place in Flanders on October 3rd

(ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As summer winds down and the warm, crisp air of autumn arrives, New Jersey music fans will have one more chance to gather outdoors for a full day of live jam-band music, food, dancing and community. JAMTOBERFEST '26 takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Swim & Sport Club in Flanders, NJ. Gates open at 12:00pm, with music beginning at 1:00pm.


Brick Library to present "Garden State Homegrown: A Tribute to New Jersey Musicians" on October 3rd




Music Box at the Borgata presents Micky Dolenz - 60 Years of The Monkees




Jamtoberfest '26 takes place October 3rd in Flanders






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