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Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'Goldfish in a Thimble'

Hoboken legend James Mastro (The Bongos, Health & Happiness Show) has several shows coming up in support of his solo debut album, "Dawn of a New Error," released earlier this year on Rachael Sage's MPress Records. He'll play solo opening for The Jayhawks on Oct. 26 at The Newton Theatre in Newton and for Marshall Crenshaw on Nov. 23 at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. With his backing band, The Gold Stars, James also will play Nov. 9 at Concerts in the Studio in West Freehold.

 
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Imogen Clark to Open for Robyn Hitchcock at Outpost in the Burbs show

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Imogen Clark will open the night for headliner Robyn Hitchcock at Outpost in the Burbs on Saturday, October 26, 2024. She's touring the U.S. in support of her new album The Art of Getting Through released earlier this year and a deluxe edition released earlier this month. The show takes place at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Grammy winner Mike Farris on Sunday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Grammy winner Mike Farris on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 7:30pm. Farris is an artist's artist, a musician's musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It's no wonder. He's the one who brings everything to his music and to every live performance, every time.

Suzanne Vega LIVE! at SOPAC

Music lovers at South Orange, NJ's SOPAC auditorium this Saturday, September 28, 2024 evening patiently await the start of a sold-out Old Songs, New Songs, and Other Songs performance by singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega.

Special Musical Performance by Jim Haynes with Film Projections at the New Jersey Film Festival

The New Jersey Film Festival has started a new concert series with a moving image component as part of their programming with the hope of reawakening the mostly dormant New Brunswick Music Scene. Last September 15th guitar virtuoso Tim Motzer performed to an experimental film.  That was the first true audio-visual concert they put on. Acclaimed singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler also did an amazing concert with her own movie projections on June 15. Noise-Ambient musician Jim Haynes will be coming from California to do a show on October 18. This performance will include accompanying projections of experimental films by Marjorie Conrad, Anita Labelle and Albert Gabriel Nigrin. Festival Director Al Nigrin said: “We are inviting musicians whose work I really admire and whose work I think is also very cinematic.” 



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COLUMNS


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

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman






 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents New Orleans–based Eric Johanson on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that's dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


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




Shadows of the '60s and One Hot Night LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center




Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival




WXPN Musicians On Call Expands Healing Power of Music to Philadelphia’s Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation






 

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




Going Acoustic at Quig's to Mark 4 Years with Featured Sets from Emily Drinker and Gina LC on June 22nd




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






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