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State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:00pm. Jersey Talent, a talent show for ages 8-25, returns for its third year. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, and instrumentalists, and will perform live at the historic State Theatre. The winner of Jersey Talent wins a spot as a featured performer at the New Brunswick Heart Festival on August 8th. The event will be hosted by radio veteran Terrie Carr (WDHA, Carr Stereo Podcast).

 
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Makin Waves with The Feelies: Jersey Strong!

 If ever an act should be in the New Jersey Hall of Fame, it's The Feelies, whose influence on the Hoboken music scene throughout the 1980s is seminal, as well as on such bands as R.E.M., Horse Girl and fellow North Jersey alt-rockers Real Estate.

A Chat with Veronika and Madelene of Arrival From Sweden Who Perform at UCPAC on May 16

 Arrival from Sweden is coming to Rahway, NJ's Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Founded in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Arrival from Sweden is one of the world's most popular ABBA tribute bands and the only group that has ever been given a previously unreleased song directly from ABBA to record.

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.

Audra McDonald LIVE! at bergenPAC

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Audra McDonald at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on May 3, 2026.


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COLUMNS

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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" from "A Stranger By Design," the latest album by Jake Thistle.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead






 

MORE NEWS


The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Returns!

If you're looking for something fun to do this Halloween season, The Wag has the show for you. Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! They're bringing the show to Middletown, Lakewood, and Tuckerton in the next few weeks.


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



Jon Caspi Just Released His First Solo Album in 17 years



Air Supply's A Matter of Time Tour LIVE! at MPAC



Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

The Strand Center for the Arts presents The Bob Band on October 9th

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Bob Band comes to The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday, October 9, 2026. The band is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to capturing the vibe, spirit and arrangement of Bob Dylan's original recordings. Showtime is 8:00pm.


SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th



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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