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Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

 It's a dandy Monday, August 12, 2024 evening on the boardwalk outside the Ocean City Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ, as music lovers arrive for a concert of '60s hits by Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone.

 
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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Life and Music of George Michael

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Life and Music of George Michael on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 7:30pm. The brand-new concert-style show chronicles the amazing journey George Michael had with music and his fans while capturing the performance and sound of the musical sensation with concert style staging and lighting.

Friends of the Brothers with Jaimoe LIVE! at The Vogel

 Fans of Southern Rock wait in the lobby of Red Bank, NJ's Vogel theater this Friday, August 9, 2024 for the start of tonight's special event — a sold-out performance by the Allman Brothers tribute band, Friends of the Brothers, featuring special guest drummer Jaimoe, the sole surviving original member of The Allman Brothers Band.

The Devon Allman Project LIVE! in Atlantic City

 Music fans are quickly filling up the Celebrity Theater inside Atlantic City, NJ's Claridge Hotel this Wednesday, August 7, 2024 evening in preparation for a free Mardi Gras AC concert by The Devon Allman Project.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Don McLean

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Don McLean - Starry Starry Night Tour on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $34-$89.


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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


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops

(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

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

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. SoulShine is a group of seasoned New York musicians who, through their mutual love of the Allman Brothers Band, have united for the sole purpose of bringing you the ultimate Allman Brothers experience.


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



The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Returns!



Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Fall with Annual Harvest Hootenanny on Sunday






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