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Air Supply's "50th Anniversary Concert" LIVE! at bergenPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Air Supply at bergenPAC on March 13, 2026.

 
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Makin Waves with Renee Maskin and John Decker: Two Is Better Than One

Filmmaker-videographer-photographer John Decker and singer-songwriter Renee Maskin are an Asbury Park entertainment power couple who've collaborated on two award-winning music videos to complement their heralded individual works. The couple recently won an Asbury Park Music Award for their 2023 clip for "Scrimshaw" from Renee's "Shimmer" LP. Both that vid and last year's "Wonderland" clip won the Makin Waves Video of the Year Award. "Wonderland" is a self-released single that followed last year's "Is It Real" album, her fourth since 2022 for her former label, Mint 400 Records.

State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective from his six decades of contributions to contemporary music.

PHOTOS from moe. at Ardmore Music Hall
March 6-7, 2026

(ARDMORE, PA) -- moe. recently had a four night run at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA from March 4-7, 2026. Photographer Chris Paul was on hand to take photos from the final two nights.

Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on March 29th

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band. Showtime is 7:00pm.



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COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Night Windows; Bionic Rhoda; The Mighty Alrighty; Danello, The Sad Surfer; Wiser Time; and Mars Kushi. Plus a look back at "Hot Town" by Chris Rockwell.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/11/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 10-16, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

Paramus-raised, Jersey Shore-beloved singer-songwriter Jake Thistle has been chasing songs for as long as he can remember.


Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th




The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC




The North Jersey Blues Society presents "Blues & Brews" featuring BBD Rhythm & Blues Band on June 21st




Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th






 

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.


Levoy Theatre presents Paul Thorn on June 18th




Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th




The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center






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