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Outpost in the Burbs presents Half Waif

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Half Waif on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Her latest record, the emotionally powerful See You At The Maypole, was released on October 4, 2024. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 
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Billy Ocean LIVE! at BergenPAC

The crowd inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Wednesday, October 30, 2024 evening suddenly starts to cheer as one of the biggest hitmakers of the 1980s, British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean, takes the stage.

Makin Waves with Albert Music Hall: 'Be a Part of Our History'

One of the greatest musical treasures in New Jersey is Albert Music Hall, the roots venue created in 1974 by the friends of Joe and George Albert of Sayreville. In the 1950s, Joe bought land in Waretown after he and George went hunting there. With his brother and their friends in the thick of the Jersey Pine Barrens, he built a hunting cabin, which they called The Homeplace. On Saturday nights, several of their friends would jam with the Alberts at The Homeplace on old-time, country, bluegrass, folk, and Irish music, as well as Pinelands originals.

bergenPAC presents That Motown Band on April 26th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- If you love songs like "Heat Wave," "Ain't too Proud to Beg," "Baby Love," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "My Girl," and "Ain't no Mountain High Enough"? Be sure to check out That Motown Band when they come to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm.

It Was 50 Years Ago Today LIVE! at MPAC

Beatles fans in the crowd show their eagerness to get back to Morristown, NJ's MPAC this October 27, 2024 evening for a tribute to the Fab Four entitled It Was 50 Years Ago Today. Starring Maxi Priest, Christopher Cross, Ambrosia's David Pack, and Chicago's Jason Scheff, the production celebrates the music of The Beatles with special attention to songs from their 1970 Let It Be and Hey Jude albums in addition to the artists' own hits.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bummer" by the dt's

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bummer," the latest single from the Central Jersey band the dt's.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 6-12, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026






 

MORE NEWS

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:30pm. Two legendary Motown groups share the stage for one unforgettable night of timeless hits, smooth harmonies, and classic soul.


The Love of Soul Tour comes to Prudential Center on May 22nd




Wharton Arts Launches 2026–27 Season Under New President & CEO Carol Chickering Burden




Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts to play shows in NJ, NYC, and Philly in 2027




The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is John - The Music of John Lennon






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. For one night, Willie is throwing open the jukebox — pulling rarities, deep cuts, and the songs fans always ask for into a single, career-spanning set. ** Note: This show was rescheduled from September 26th due to the weather.


The Levoy Theatre presents Classic Stones Live on Friday




The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on October 10th




UCPAC presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band in Concert on Saturday






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