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Tommy James LIVE! at bergenPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Tommy James at bergenPAC on November 22, 2025.

 
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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Saturday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

An Interview with Please Be Careful about their debut album, "Hot Surface"

New Jersey Stage regularly receives emails about new albums and bands that defy categorization. Everyone wants to believe they are doing something revolutionary, but generally those are just words designed for marketing a band. A new quartet from North Jersey called Please Be Careful has just released an instrumental record that is actually rather difficult to put in a box. Is it jazz? Experimental? Indie rock? Some parts sound a bit like punk, others have a dash of dark wave or electronic.

Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin LIVE! at MPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on November 13, 2025.

Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31

(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.



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COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/4/25

"Yes, Delta Avenue and we're glad to have you, " said Roger Stolle, owner of the store affectionately known as "Cat Head" as he warmly welcomed all who entered his fantastic establishment located on Delta Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 2-8, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/25






 

MORE NEWS

(ALLENTOWN, PA) -- Acclaimed singer-songwriter Sean Marshall announces the release of his fourth studio album, Golden — a heartfelt return to the roots that shaped his sound. Set against a backdrop of Americana warmth with East Coast storytelling, Golden marks a homecoming in both spirit and sound.


Blue Hawk Records to Release 26th Compilation




WXPN Counts Down The 885 Greatest Cover Songs As Voted By Thousands of Listeners




The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience




MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday, December 5, 2025. They are a multigenerational, bicoastal duo who have been performing together since 2010. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


Blue Hawk Records to Release 26th Compilation




Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon




Human Nature presents "CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE" at Golden Nugget Atlantic City






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