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State Theatre New Jersey presents EagleMania

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Eaglemania - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. A limited number of tickets remain.

 
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Carteret PAC presents Annie Lennox - In Conversation

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Legendary singer, songwriter, and global feminist activist Annie Lennox will take the stage on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at The Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center, for an unforgettable evening of stories, inspiration, and impact. Known for her groundbreaking music career and tireless activism, Lennox will share personal reflections on creativity, advocacy, and what it means to use one's voice for change.

From Prog Epics to Emo Anthems: Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday Bring the Chaos

Summer tours don’t get much more scene-defining than this one: Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria joined forces for a co-headlining run that gave fans a double dose of early 2000s emo/post-hardcore power, supported by Foxing setting the tone as a special guest opener. The tour came to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on August 29, 2025.

An Interview with Daniel Donato ahead of some PA/NJ shows in September

Daniel Donato stares across the prairie, eyes fixed on the release of Cosmic Country's latest album, "Horizons". This is the 2nd release with his current lineup including Nathan "Sugar Leg" Aronowitz (keys), Will "Bronco" Clark (drums), and Will "Mustang" Mcgee (bass). On August 22, 2025, Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country played its first marquee show at the Ryman Auditorium in his home city Nashville, TN.

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dana Fuchs on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. Fuchs who starred in the off-Broadway musical Love, Janis, stands at the crossroads of blues and rock, a fierce voice in modern roots music.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Case Road" by Dan Haase

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Case Road," the debut single by Makin Waves Award-winning bassist Dan Haase, who soon will release his solo debut album as a singer-songwriter.




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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 4-10, 2025




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MORE NEWS

Veteran VooDUDES front man Andy Bernstein’s third solo outing, "Tellin' Myself Weird Li’l Stories," on Deko Entertainment/ADA Warner Music, marks the recorded debut of his new band, AndyB.AND SoulFolk.


Ana Luna releases "Tainted Silhouettes"




Jack Johnson to Play Shows in NJ, PA, NY




Tiny Cities to Release First Single From Upcoming EP




Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.


Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center




NJPAC presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty




The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel






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