Julie Byrne Storm King Arts Center Concert Review

Serendipity ruled the day last week when my wife Irene Fizer spotted an upcoming outdoor concert taking place in the Hudson Valley,  featuring the singer-songwriter Julie Byrne and the harpist Mary Lattimore.  Irene and I had been planning to check out the event space–the Storm King Arts Center in New Windsor, New York–for quite a while, as we’ve passed the Center several times over the past few years, on our way to DIA-Beacon. So, we felt fortunate to secure two tickets a few days before the show, and we started to plan what to pack for our al fresco dinner.  Although we missed the chance to partake in the picnic specials offered by several food vendors at the Center that night, we filled our own picnic basket with some gluten-free treats, and then set out for an easy hour-and-20 minute drive north, from our home in New Jersey to the Hudson Valley. 

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Eric Heilner Releases "Blues Phantasia" - an album of blues & boogie-woogie piano music

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Multifaceted musician/composer Eric Heilner released a new album of blues & boogie-woogie piano music in May 2024. While Heilner is primarily a composer of contemporary classical music, Blues Phantasia, highlights Heilner's unique interpretations of the boogie woogie piano tradition with four original tunes along with two tracks that honor Heilner's deep affection for the blues.

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State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moody Blues' John Lodge

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Moody Blues' John Lodge on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 8:00pm. John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter, and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, will be live in concert at STNJ, performing the music of The Moody Blues and the iconic album Days of Future Passed.

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Livingston Taylor LIVE! at SOPAC

A surprise pop-up thunderstorm this Friday, June 14, 2024 evening hasn't dampened the spirits of music lovers making their way to SOPAC in South Orange, NJ for a performance by singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor and his special guest, Lucy Kaplansky.

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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.

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New Petition Advocates for Brian Wilson Exhibition at Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

(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.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday

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2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

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Shadows of the '60s and One Hot Night LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

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Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival