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The Doo Wop Project's "Doo Wop Christmas" LIVE! at the Strand

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Doo Wop Project at The Strand Theater on December 6, 2025 for their "Doo Wop Christmas" show.

 
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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas on Thursday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas on Thursday, December 18, 2025. In the heart of Nova Scotia, where the salt of the sea mingles with the depth of the soul, JUNO nominated sisters, Cassie and Maggie, unite as a powerful and commanding folk duo. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

bergenPAC presents Old Crow Medicine Show's Holiday Hootenanny featuring Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Old Crow Medicine Show's Holiday Hootenanny featuring Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:00pm. For the very first time, Old Crow Medicine Show is bringing a holiday tour to the stage!

Anthony D'Amato to Headline Split Level Concerts Show on January 24th

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — There are few songwriters who have impressed me over the years as much as Anthony D’Amato and I'm excited to see him be the first headliner for Split Level Concerts in 2026. He will be performing at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, January 24th with the electrifying Deseree Spinks opening the night.

"A Christmas Gift to Us All!" LeAnn Rimes LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of LeAnn Rimes at Mayo Performing Arts Center on December 4, 2025.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/18/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities






 

MORE NEWS

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Darlene Love, hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as "one of the greatest singers of all time." She will bring her annual holiday show, Love For The Holidays, to Englewood on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 7:00pm. Limited tickets remain.


Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Country Icon Trace Adkins in September




Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson's Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman




Soul Asylum to bring Acoustic Tour to the area in April




Makin Waves Dirty Jersey Dozen 2025






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.


The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill




The Newton Theatre presents From Good Homes




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents two shows by Steve Forbert






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