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PHOTOS from Midtown's 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular at The Wellmont Theater

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Midtown presented their 1st Annual Chrismukkah Spectacular at The Wellmont Theater on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Special guests included Piebald, Houston Calls, and Save Face. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.

 
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Makin Waves Top 10 2023 NJ Indie Songs

 Here are the top 10 songs by New Jersey indie artists, according to Makin Waves

Outpost in the Burbs presents Nefesh Mountain

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Nefesh Mountain on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. The New York based Progressive Americana band has been hailed as one of the formative boundary-pushing ensembles in roots music. Showtime is 8:00pm.

State Theatre New Jersey presents EagleMania

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents EagleMania – The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $25-$49.

25th Annual Makin Waves Awards

 Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene celebrates its silver anniversary with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winners Renee Maskin and Jackson Pines, who each won three. And here we go...


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COLUMNS

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.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 6-12, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle



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






 

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Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on October 24th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops



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






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Fall with Annual Harvest Hootenanny on Sunday

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will celebrate the fall season with its annual Harvest Hootenanny on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing an afternoon of Country, Folk, Bluegrass and more to the Jersey Pines. Doors open at 1:00pm with music beginning at 2:00pm.


The Vogel presents Straight to Hell: The Clash Tribute on Sunday



Lace and Lee Find Their Sound Through Friendship, Storytelling and a Little Bit of Magic



Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill






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