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. 

---

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.

---

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.

---

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.

---

For more news Click here

 

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.

---

---

---

 

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