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Richie Furay's 80th Birthday Celebration Concert LIVE! at SOPAC

It's a good feelin' to know there's a sold-out crowd ready and waiting this Friday, August 23, 2024 evening at South Orange, NJ's SOPAC for an 80th Birthday Celebration Concert by singer/songwriter Richie Furay.

 
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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Americana Women

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Americana Women with performances on September 6-7, 2024 (both nights at 7:30pm.) Americana Women is a 4 piece folk band from New York City.  Featuring exceptional singer/multi-instrumentalists, they are distinguished by their tight harmonies, sizzling solos, and passion for bringing more female artists to the spotlight.

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sugar Mountain

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Sugar Mountain, celebrating the genius of Neil Young, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 7:30pm. Sugar Mountain brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era's most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young.

Nicole Atkins Returns to New Jersey Roots at Outpost in the Burbs

For some people, navigating the future can be a daunting task. But New Jersey native Nicole Atkins identified her path in the direction of music and performing early in her life.

Inaugural New Jersey Arts Icon Gala to Honor Dionne Warwick

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- What the world needs now is LOVE, and legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick will bring that love to Bell Theater at Bell Works on Sunday, September 22, 2024 with a once-in-a-lifetime event in support of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center and Bell Theater's cultural arts and education programs. The inaugural New Jersey Arts Icon Gala will include a reception at 5:00pm and auction followed by a concert at 7:00pm featuring Warwick.



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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.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26




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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