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Makin Waves with Nat Adderley Jr.: 'The Path Chose Me'

After 50 years in the music business as a sought-after pianist, arranger, composer, producer and music director, Nat Adderley Jr. finally will be releasing his debut solo album soon.

 
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State Theatre New Jersey presents Gary Clark Jr.

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery presents Gary Clark Jr. on Sunday, August 27 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $59-$199.

bergenPAC presents Molly Hatchet

** This concert has been cancelled ** (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Molly Hatchet on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 8:00pm. The band firmly cemented their place in music history in the late seventies. They stood alongside other iconic Southern rock bands out of Jacksonville, Florida, such as Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Allman Brothers. A perfect mixture of English invasion rock, blues, country, and gospel remains the unique sound of Molly Hatchet.

Captain Jack LIVE! in Seaside Heights, NJ

You know it's summer at the Jersey Shore when thousands of music lovers arrive in Seaside Heights, NJ to experience live music by the sea. This Thursday, July 20, 2023 summer's eve, the area in front of the Beach Stage near Blaine Avenue is jammed with fans here to enjoy the sound of the Billy Joel tribute band, Captain Jack.

State Theatre presents Brit Floyd – 50 Years of Dark Side

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd –50 Years of Dark Side on Thursday, August 17 at 8:00pm.Brit Floyd returns to the stage in 2023 to perform a brand-new production celebrating 50 years of the ground-breaking and iconic musical masterpiece The Dark Side of the Moon.The show will feature classic tracks from the album such as "Time," "Money," "Us and Them," and "The Great Gig in the Sky."



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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

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland will give two live performances at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2026. Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She will have a different supporting act each night.


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




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






 

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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