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RECAP: Lily Vakili's "Live Wire" EP Release at Francis Kite Club

 (NEW YORK, NY) -- On May 6, 2026 - a rainy Wednesday night in New York City - fans and friends packed into Francis Kite Club on the Lower East Side to celebrate the release of Live Wire, the new EP from Lily Vakili. The intimate venue created the perfect setting for a performance that felt deeply personal, emotional, and completely alive.

 
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Roger McGuinn LIVE! at the Pollak Theatre

 Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn at Monmouth University on May 1, 2026.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Vernon Reid and Corey Glover on Sunday

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Vernon Reid and Corey Glover on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm. Prepare for an extraordinary evening as two of the most influential figures in modern rock history take the stage at Lizzie Rose.

RECAP: James Maddock at Belmar Arts Center 5/8/26

 (BELMAR, NJ) --- On Friday, May 8, 2026, we celebrated James Maddock's latest album release show for "Forever June" with a sold out crowd at Belmar Arts Center. And what an unforgettable celebration it was - in a beautiful listening room with the crowd alternating between complete silence and thunderous applause as Maddock lifted us all through a setlist that was equal parts crowd favorites and cuts from his stellar new album "Forever June".

Outpost in the Burbs presents The Lone Bellow on Saturday

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Lone Bellow on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Eli Kollman will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.


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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.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026



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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