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Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Fans of grunge music will want to mark their calendars for GRUNGEFEST on Friday, April 10, 2026 at The Newton Theatre.  The Ledbetters will pay tribute to Pearl Jam and Superunknown will perform songs by Chris Cornell. Showtime is 8:00pm.


 
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Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th





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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Undertow" from "Breaking Through," the 2025 debut album of Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-guitarist Redbird, aka Danielle Marrone.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/12/2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/05/2026


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    Ritz Theatre Company presents Full Circle Sounds: A Soundtrack to Healing hosted by HTEI & Ida's Bookshop

    (HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- As part of Black History Month, the Ritz Theatre Company will host Full Circle Sounds, an afternoon of live music, reflection, and community care on Sunday, February 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Presented by the Haddon Township Equity Initiative (HTEI) and Ida's Bookshop, with Shop Haddon proudly serving as a co-sponsor, the event invites the community to come together through the power of sound, storytelling, and shared experience.




    Jersey City Theater Center's Global Music Series presents Nomfusi (South Africa) at White Eagle Hall




    The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert






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