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BlowUpRadio.com to Host Third Annual Transplants Benefit in March

 For the third straight year New Jersey-based internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com will will broadcast Giving a Second Chance: Benefit for National Foundation for Transplants. The benefit will air on March 2nd & 3rd, with musicians performing live on its station, raising funds for those in need of financial assistance upon facing a life-changing organ or tissue transplant.

 
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bergenPAC presents Tower of Power

 (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Tower of Power – 56th Anniversary Tour on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00pm. For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Selwyn Birchwood

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, March 8, 2024. Birchwood is touring in support of Exorcist, his fourth release on Alligator Records. Showtime is 7:30pm.

The Vogel presents Boney James

 (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents jazz/R&B sax player Boney James on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $99.50 - $129.50.

bergenPAC presents Todd Rundgren: ME/WE

 (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Todd Rundgren: ME/WE on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$129. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR-i), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 23-29, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 23-29, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026



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






 

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Starland Ballroom presents The Cab

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- Starland Ballroom presents The Cab on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm.  Paradise Fears and CARR will open the night.


Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents James Taylor and His All-Star Band on Saturday



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bees Deluxe and Eclipse on July 31st



The Vogel presents Billy Bragg with special guest Sweet Petunia on Sunday



bergenPAC presents Warrant on July 12th






 

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



Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday






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