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A Chat with Veronika and Madelene of Arrival From Sweden Who Perform at UCPAC on May 16

 Arrival from Sweden is coming to Rahway, NJ's Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Founded in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Arrival from Sweden is one of the world's most popular ABBA tribute bands and the only group that has ever been given a previously unreleased song directly from ABBA to record.

 
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MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

 (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.

Audra McDonald LIVE! at bergenPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Audra McDonald at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on May 3, 2026.

RECAP: Lily Vakili's "Live Wire" EP Release at Francis Kite Club

 (NEW YORK, NY) -- On May 6, 2026 - a rainy Wednesday night in New York City - fans and friends packed into Francis Kite Club on the Lower East Side to celebrate the release of Live Wire, the new EP from Lily Vakili. The intimate venue created the perfect setting for a performance that felt deeply personal, emotional, and completely alive.

Roger McGuinn LIVE! at the Pollak Theatre

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn at Monmouth University on May 1, 2026.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 12-18, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven






 

MORE NEWS


Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "The Boss Bash" featuring The B-Street Band

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre will host its annual fundraising event, "The Boss Bash," on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring two electrifying performances by The B-Street Band — the longest-running and most requested tribute to Bruce Springsteen in the country.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter on Saturday



Brian Fallon Releases Two New Solo Songs



Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th



Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd






 

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.


White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary Shows



Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd



Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd






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