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If We Don't Label AI Music Now, We'll Lose What "Songwriting" Means

 I've spent my life doing the thing people now casually imitate with a prompt.

 
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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Blues For Greeny and the music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Blues For Greeny - The Music of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Dude Cervantes & The Panchos will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 7:30pm.

Makin Waves with Jake Thistle: Anchored by Sincerity

 Paramus-raised, Jersey Shore-beloved singer-songwriter Jake Thistle has been chasing songs for as long as he can remember.

The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2026 Happy Together Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on June 5th. The show featured The Cowsills, The Vogues, Ron Dante, The Fortunes, Gary Puckett, Jason Scheff, The Troggs, and The Association.

Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th

 (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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COLUMNS

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

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 23-29, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26






 

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Starland Ballroom presents The Cab

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- Starland Ballroom presents The Cab on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm.  Paradise Fears and CARR will open the night.


Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents James Taylor and His All-Star Band on Saturday



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bees Deluxe and Eclipse on July 31st



The Vogel presents Billy Bragg with special guest Sweet Petunia on Sunday



bergenPAC presents Warrant on July 12th






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

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.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center



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



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday






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