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State Theatre Presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas By Chip Davis on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holiday celebration for over 35 years. Grammy® Award-winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects to create the perfect intimate setting.

 
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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes on New Year's Eve

(RED BANK, NJ) -- There's no better way to close out the year than seeing Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes in concert on New Year's Eve. The band returns to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Sunday, December 31, 2023 with an early show that begins at 6:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bywater Call

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bywater Call on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30pm. Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band out of Toronto, Canada.

Chris Batten and the Woods release "Live From The Bowery Ballroom, NYC"

"The Woods may be going away for a little bit, but it ain't over and we'll see you soon." Those were the parting words from an interview with Chris Batten in October 2009, just before Chris Batten & The Woods were about to play their final show at Maxwell's in Hoboken. True to his word, the band did indeed return - albeit over a decade later - with new music, celebrated by a concert at the Bowery Ballroom that led to a 4 song live EP released on November 22, 2023.

Classic Stones LIVE! at the Grunin Center

For some people "it's only rock 'n roll," but for fans of The Rolling Stones this Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Toms River, NJ's Grunin Center for the Arts "it's a gas, gas, gas" being part of the sold-out crowd here for a concert by the Classic Stones Live tribute band featuring The Glimmer Twins.



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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






 

MORE NEWS

(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


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

Indie-folk duo Lace and Lee are in the middle of another run supporting Five For Fighting while preparing for the release of their debut EP, Mirror Mirror, due November 27, 2026.


Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill




BlowUpRadio.com's Perennial Benefit Webathon For The Spondylitis Association Of America To Air October 16th-18th




State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops






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