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Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Music Revisited'

 Bob Makin takes a deep dive into the world of Jackson Pines and music of the Pine Barrens with this interview of Joe Makoviecki.

 
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Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers will begin a twenty-eight city U.S. tour on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Tickets range from $53-$85. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Split Level Concerts presents Kim Richey, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, at Jersey Shore Arts Center on May 16th

 ** THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED ** (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Grammy nominee Kim Richey will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local songstress Sharon Lasher will open the show. The show marks the finale of this season's Split Level Concerts Series, which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.

Graham Nash LIVE! at STNJ

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Graham Nash at State Theatre New Jersey on April 11, 2026.

New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John on Saturday

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain.


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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick



Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026






 

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Cumberland Players Concert Series presents Steven Lemon and Friends on Saturday

(VINELAND, NJ) -- Cumberland Players Concert Series presents Steven Lemon and Friends on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:00pm. He will be joined by Della Valla Trio, Lizz Sooy, and Eric Shorter.


Middlesex County's FolkLIVE Event Series Returns for Summer 2026



"The Great Albums Podcast" Returns June 1st with New Monthly Episodes and Patreon Exclusives



2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12



Tributes to Chicago, Taylor Swift, Van Morrison, Zac Brown, Elvis, Genesis, and Zach Bryan are coming to The Strand






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026



Lily Vakili to Celebrate Release of "Live Wire" EP on Wednesday



The Lovin' Spoonful to Perform in Newton






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