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Blackberry Smoke LIVE! at bergenPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Blackberry Smoke at bergenPAC on August 27, 2025.

 
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State Theatre New Jersey presents EagleMania

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Eaglemania - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets remain.

Carteret PAC presents Annie Lennox - In Conversation

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Legendary singer, songwriter, and global feminist activist Annie Lennox will take the stage on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at The Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, for an unforgettable evening of stories, inspiration, and impact. Known for her groundbreaking music career and tireless activism, Lennox will share personal reflections on creativity, advocacy, and what it means to use one's voice for change.

From Prog Epics to Emo Anthems: Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday Bring the Chaos

Summer tours don’t get much more scene-defining than this one: Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria joined forces for a co-headlining run that gave fans a double dose of early 2000s emo/post-hardcore power, supported by Foxing setting the tone as a special guest opener. The tour came to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on August 29, 2025.

An Interview with Daniel Donato ahead of some PA/NJ shows in September

Daniel Donato stares across the prairie, eyes fixed on the release of Cosmic Country's latest album, "Horizons". This is the 2nd release with his current lineup including Nathan "Sugar Leg" Aronowitz (keys), Will "Bronco" Clark (drums), and Will "Mustang" Mcgee (bass). On August 22, 2025, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country played its first marquee show at the Ryman Auditorium in his home city Nashville, TN.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a cover of John Lennon's "Oh Yoko" by Joe Normal.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...9/11/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 9-15, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/8/25






 

MORE NEWS

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will host its annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 5:00pm. This outdoor, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, food, culture, and community activities. Rain date is 9/21/2025.


Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University




Dingbatz presents Trashy Annie




Mighty Max Weinberg Brings The Party To The Pony




WXPN Celebrates 1000th Free At Noon Concert with Philadelphia Legends The Hooters






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Exciting Kids' Imaginations 

Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.


Makin Waves with The Nelsons: 'A Jersey Family'




2025 Hudson West Fest to Take Place September 13th




Drew University Rocks the House with Legendary Tributes and Live Comedy In September






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