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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 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.


 
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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday




WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday





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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Above The Moon, Teen Idle, Jason Didner and the GSP's, Brian Erickson, and Kay Roman. Plus a look back at "All Very Well In The End" by The Baby Seal Club.




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




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




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


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  • EVENT PREVIEWS


    Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday

    (PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is a supergroup consisting of super-talented sidemen and sessions musicians– either played, sang or did both on tour or in the studio for some of the most memorable classic rock hits of the era. Limited tickets remain.




    Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library on March 9th




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






    RADIO SHOWS

    The Penguin has several recorded radio shows that are available on demand. Shows range from those featuring artists from New Jersey to new music from around the world and those that focus on the 80s. Click here for descriptions of each show.

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