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Makin Waves with San Tropez: Time Travelers

​​​​​​​Members of some of the best bands ever to call New Brunswick home, such as Wreaths, Aviso Hara, kiaro skuro, Stuntcocks, Urchins, and Duochrome, make up the local supergroup San Tropez. With an awesome full-length debut, "Maybe Tomorrow," on the esteemed Mint 400 Records following two self-released EPs, the four veteran musicians are the epitome of why artists never should give up on their art.

 
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PHOTOS from "Zydeland" Release Party by The Gumbo Gumbas

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Indie band The Gumbo Gumbas released their second album "Zydeland" on Mardi Gras, February 21st at Tim McLoone's Supper Club Asbury Park. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos

State Theatre Studio Series presents Cold Weather Company

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Introducing The State Theatre! Join the State Theatre for an intimate performance in their new Studio space. This is a general admission ticket in a cabaret style setting, seating is first come first served. On Wednesday, April 26 at 7:30pm, the series presents Cold Weather Company.

Review of Weyes Blood's Homecoming Show at Union Transfer in Philadelphia

I finally got to see Weyes Blood play at a sold-out Union Transfer show in Philadelphia last night after three cancellations due to COVID. It was well worth the wait. Weyes Blood (whose name was derived from Flannery O’Conner’s astonishing and haunting novel Wise Blood) is Natalie Mering’s alter-ego where she channels her impressions of a world in crisis due to love lost, climate change and the pandemic.

MPAC presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Kenny Wayne Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of the blues. Shepherd will perform his album Trouble Is as well as other fan favorites when he comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, March 30 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $49-$99.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 13-19, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 13-19, 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: "Bummer" by 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






 

MORE NEWS

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Blind Boys of Alabama come will perform at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm. Only a handful of tickets remain.


Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band on Friday




Daughtry to perform at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday




The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday




CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.


SOPAC presents the Blind Boys of Alabama on Thursday




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




The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday






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