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John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band LIVE! on the AC Boardwalk

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the release of the movie, Eddie and the Cruisers, the real-life musicians behind the film's soundtrack — John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band — are here at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk this July 3, 2024 evening to present a free Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk summer concert.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Nicole Atkins

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Nicole Atkins on Friday, September 6, 2024 at First Congregation Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.

PHOTOS from moe. and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony

Asbury Park, NJ held their fireworks display on July 3rd this year. Jokingly, I asked myself was this because moe. was back at the Summer Stage?! Clearly, it was because July 4th was a Thursday this year and it did not benefit completely as the introduction to the holiday weekend. Because of this the vibe in the air arriving in Asbury was different. More intimate, as if the people gathered knew this was the place to be if they were meant to be there. Within 10 minutes upon my arrival, I ran into 2 friends. Extended moe.ron family, one who was camped out for the show in a grass strip between streets outside of the venue.

Lou Gramm LIVE! at BergenPAC

Inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Saturday, June 29, 2024 evening, hot blooded Foreigner fans urgently anticipate a concert by the group's original lead singer, Lou Gramm, along with his band, The Lou Gramm All Stars.

Makin Waves with The Well Wish: 'Where We Go from Here'

Asbury Park-based The Well Wish are the Makin Waves Artist of the Month for July and the winner last month of the third annual Point Pleasant Beach Battle of the Bands sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce.



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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

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- An online petition has been launched advocating for a dedicated Brian Wilson exhibition at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. The initiative aims to honor and preserve the monumental life, artistry, and legacy of the legendary musical pioneer.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday




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






 

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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