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NBPAC presents The Great American SoulBook

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Great American SoulBook delivers a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B and other iconic soulful music that inspired generations. This is no oldies show. It is a high-energy tribute that highlights the music that made us groove, made us move, and filled dance floors and concert halls in the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. See for yourself when the show comes to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 8:00pm.

 
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Close Out The Year with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes in Red Bank

 Sadly, this show has been cancelled upon news that Southside Johnny has retired effectively immediately from touring.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Damn The Torpedoes

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Damn the Torpedoes comes to The Lizzie Rose Music Room on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with performances at 4:00pm & 7:30pm. The band offers a complete Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert experience.

The Wag's Christmas Spectacular is Coming to The Strand and Middletown Arts Center

 One of our favorite bands here at New Jersey Stage is The Wag. If you want a guaranteed fun rock and roll concert, see one of their shows. And if you're a fan of holiday music, there's nothing better than The Wag's Christmas Spectacular - it's something like a good old fashioned holiday special played out live on stage.

The Moody Blues' John Lodge LIVE! at BergenPAC

 Fans of The Moody Blues inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Friday, November 15, 2024 evening know that the peak hour for listening to great music will be 8 p.m. sharp when the 1967 album, Days of Future Passed, will be performed live along with other Moody Blues classics by original band member, John Lodge.


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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

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The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday



"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier



The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday






 

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



MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview



West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series






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