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Makin Waves with Reagan Richards: ‘Sacred Ground‘

 Singer-songwriter Reagan Richards of the Asbury Park country duo Williams Honor with Gordon Brown is honoring her recently departed mother, Harriet, a big band singer from Pittsburgh who performed many times with Les Paul throughout her career. Reagan’s sentimental journey through the Great American Songbook, “with love, reagan,” features material by songwriting legends, such George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, and Rodgers & Hammerstein.

 
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Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary

 (RED BANK, NJ) — Multi-faceted singer/songwriter A.J. Croce comes to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Monday, October 30, 2023 in celebration of two more of his father Jim Croce’s legendary albums, 1973’s Life and Times and his final release, I Got A Name, in addition to songs from You Don’t Mess Around With Jim. The concert begins at 7:30pm.

Makin Waves with Kanak: 'Music Was My Escape'

 Tom Kanach has led three great bands throughout a near 40-year local music career: Mischief, the Makin Waves Band of the Year Award-winning Well of Souls, and now Kanak.

Woodbridge Township presents Beth Nielsen Chapman at Avenel Performing Arts Center

 (AVENEL, NJ) -- Woodbridge Township presents Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 3:00pm.

MPAC's 29th Season Opening Night Gala Starring Mandy Gonzalez and Javier Muñoz

 Although it's drizzling in Morristown, NJ this Friday, September 29, 2023 evening, concertgoers cheerfully walk between the raindrops as they enter the Mayo Performing Arts Center for tonight's 29th Season gala opening night performance of "Hitting New Heights" starring Mandy Gonzalez and Javier Muñoz from Broadway's Hamilton and In the Heights.


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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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