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Observe the 93rd releases "an eeriness to everything"

Published by New Jersey Stage
07/03/2022

Fresh off a recent stint opening for LIT, Mechanicsburg, PA's Observe the 93rd has released a new album titled 'an eeriness to everything.'

The alt-rock duo is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Derek Henry and drummer Dylan Zepp. With a focus on raw, authentic expression, the band's songs are guided by a feeling, an idea, an experience, failure, triumph, suffering, joy...any abstract internal entity that yearns to be externalized.

Of the album, Henry says, "'an eeriness to everything' is a title that came to me one morning in the middle of the pandemic. All of our routines and distractions were temporarily dissolved and a broader perspective displaying how strange reality itself is became more clear and potent than usual. This is one of the main themes of the album. It appears most notably on the song 'awareness of death', in which I talk about how we all participate in this 'masquerade of normalcy', when existence is really very abstract and mysterious."

"Other main themes on the album are trauma, unhealthy means of coping, depression, and longing. But, there's always a backdrop of hope behind these dark cathartic expressions, probably most evident in a song title like 'You Are Not Alone'. Sometimes that's all it takes to trudge forward, to know you are not alone in your struggles. That's often what I look for when listening to music myself, and certainly a comfort we hope we can give to someone else who may need it when releasing our own music into the world."




 

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Floyd Pink - Celebrating The Music of Pink Floyd

Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
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FLOYD PINK is a Pink Floyd tribute band from the New York metro area, celebrating the music of Pink Floyd.  

 
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Multi-platinum selling, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Geoff Tate is best known for his 30-plus years as the creative and driving force behind the progressive metal band Queensryche. Since its inception with Geoff at the helm, Queensryche has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and has performed in upwards of fifty countries. Geoff is regarded as one of the most skilled vocalists in the genre with hundreds of modern, popular artists citing him and his former band as a major influence. Combining social consciousness and expertly crafted lyrics with high-energy, melodically complex music, Queensryche with Geoff Tate at the forefront became internationally recognized as the thinking man’s rock band. The band’s first three albums — their self-titled EP (1983), The Warning (1984) and Rage for Order (1986) — all hit gold status selling over 500,000 units each.

 
Vic

Vic Dibitetto

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He prowls the stage like a Tiger. He holds no hostages. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. Oh…and he’s beyond hysterical! You’ve never seen anything like Vic Dibitetto on stage. See him this Holiday Season when he returns to Carteret!

 
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CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE!

Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 1:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE is the perfect way to make memories you’ll cherish for years to come! Join Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina, and Cece for a lively Melon Patch musical adventure in this exciting touring production. This interactive live show brings CoComelon’s vibrant world to life, inviting families to sing, dance, and play together. With beloved characters, delightful surprises, and favorite songs like “Wheels on the Bus,” “Animal Dance,” and “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” it’s a celebration of connection and childhood wonder. Don’t miss the chance to share the magic of your child’s very first live show! 

 
George

George Street Playhouse presents Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show

Saturday, November 14, 2026 @ 2:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
New Brunswick, NJ

Written by and starring Vicki Lawrence 
Two Performances Only  
 
Vicki Lawrence, the legendary actress, comedian, and singer, brings her signature wit and charm to the stage in Vicki Lawrence and Mama: A Two-Woman Show. Best known for her iconic role as Thelma Harper, or "Mama," from The Carol Burnett Show and Mama’s Family, Lawrence delivers a hilarious and heartfelt performance that takes audiences on a journey through her extraordinary career. From her Emmy-winning years alongside Carol Burnett to her chart-topping hit, “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” she shares behind-the-scenes stories, comedy, and music—all with her trademark humor. Whether reminiscing about her Hollywood adventures or embodying the feisty Mama, Lawrence proves that laughter is timeless. 

 

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