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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: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/24/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 23-29, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy






 

MORE NEWS


Malt Shop Memories 2026 LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Malt Shop Memories concert at PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on September 16, 2026.


BlowUpRadio.com's Perennial Benefit Webathon For The Spondylitis Association Of America To Air October 16th-18th



From Good Homes to Play two nights at The Newton Theatre



East Brunswick Singer-Songwriter Kathleen Elle Wins Hard Rock Rising Competition at Hard Rock Atlantic City



Jersey Shore Artist Karen Mansfield Announces New Single and Children's Book






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center presents Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience on September 26

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center presents Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience on Saturday, September 26 at 7;30pm. This is a spectacular tribute to the life and work of the Supreme Diva. Accompanied by top notch singers and musicians, Deanna Carroll covers the hits of the Supremes to Diana’s solo sensations with spot-on vocals. 


SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on September 26th



The Berrie Center for the Arts presents Seals & Crofts 2 on Saturday



Wellmont Theater presents Robin Trower on Saturday






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