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Lily Vakili to Release Live In-Studio EP, "Live Wire"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Building on the success of her 2025 full-length release Oceans Of Kansas and tour, comes Lily Vakili's first live EP, Live Wire out May 8, 2026, an in-studio, live audio and video recording of songs named for what fans and critics alike say is a perfect description of her charismatic performance style.


 
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 27 to February 2, 2026




The Newton Theatre presents Dar Williams





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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel

It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel has made an even more powerful statement about the Minneapolis ICE victim.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/22/2026




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/19/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions


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    The Landis Theater presents BOSTYX - The Ultimate Boston & STYX Tribute Band on Friday

    (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents BOSTYX - The Ultimate Boston & STYX Tribute Band on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00pm. BOSTYX is a group of seasoned professionals with decades of experience, from recording studios to playing live at venues throughout the country.




    The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Born This Way - A Lady Gaga Tribute show on Thursday




    Albert Music Hall presents A Night of Bluegrass in the Jersey Pines






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    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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