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Celtic Thunder to Boom in Morristown and Red Bank

Over the last fifteen years or so, Irish music and dancing has become extremely popular in America - beyond the traditional Irish songs our grandparents sang at get togethers. Groups like Celtic Thunder, one of the most popular groups, have found a happy home here.

 
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Jim Messina and Pablo Cruise LIVE! at MPAC

There's excitement in the air at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ this October 18, 2023 evening as concertgoers ready themselves for an Oasis in the Sun concert by singer/songwriter/guitarist Jim Messina along with the '70s pop group, Pablo Cruise.

PHOTOS from +Live+ Unplugged at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, October 20, 2023, +Live+ performed at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown. Photographer Julie Hoffman was on hand to take photos.

Makin Waves Album of the Month: "I Won't Cry Alone" by Roadside Graves

"I Won't Cry Alone" is the seventh full-length release from Metuchen-based Roadside Graves for the New Brunswick-originated indie Don Giovanni Records, also the home Jersey acts Screaming Females and Teenage Halloween. In 2011, Roadside Graves released "We Can Take Care of Ourselves," based on S.E. Hinton's classic novel "The Outsiders." During the heart of the pandemic, the band collaborated remotely and again returned to Hinton's writing for inspiration, this time drawing from her more painful and surreal book "Rumblefish."

Rock 'N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular with Chubby Checker LIVE! at STNJ

Although it's a gloomy October 14, 2023 Saturday evening in New Brunswick, NJ, excitement is in the air inside the State Theatre New Jersey where grown-up greasers and their gals are cranked for a Rock 'N Roll Doo Wop Spectacular starring Chubby Checker, The Doo Wop Project, The Duprees, and Vinnie Medugno.



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COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

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 Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday




"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier




The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday




Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday






 

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




MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series






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