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Founder of The Jersey Pops Orchestra releases Christmas Album

(CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ) -- Cape May County's own Linda Gentille — founder and conductor of The Jersey Shore Pops orchestra and Comedy Piano Entertainer and former child protégé of Liberace — has released A Gentille Christmas, sixteen beloved holiday classics performed at the piano, including Carol of the Bells, O Holy Night, Silent Night, Ave Maria, and White Christmas.

 
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Kathleen Elle Named Winner of Hard Rock Rising Global Music Competition!

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City announced Asbury Park resident Kathleen Elle as the winner of Hard Rock Rising Global Music Competition. The Hard Rock team surprised Elle during a scheduled performance at Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City on October 12.

New Jersey Symphony Appoints Gaetan Le Divelec as Vice President of Artistic Planning & Operations

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony has appointed Gaetan Le Divelec as Vice President of Artistic Planning & Operations, effective November 1, 2026. Le Divelec joins the Symphony from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), where he serves as Vice President of Artistic Planning from 2022 to 2026, partnering with Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann to guide the orchestra's classical programming, from guest artists and conductors to repertoire and new series.

Wharton Arts Launches 2026–27 Season Under New President & CEO Carol Chickering Burden

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts, a leading provider of community music and creative youth development in New Jersey, has launched its 2026–27 Fall/Winter season under the leadership of new President & CEO Carol Chickering Burden.

Jon Caspi Just Released His First Solo Album in 17 years

Jon Caspi released his first solo album in 17 years on October 2, 2026 - a 5-song EP called eons of evolution. It is available on all streaming platforms. The New Jersey-based singer-songwriter, and frontman for the well-known heartland rock, indie, punk and Americana band, Jon Caspi & The First Gun took a unique approach to this release. This past summer, he recorded the songs in basement studio, where he played all the instruments. Unlike other recordings where each musician makes multiple attempts to lay down seamless or near-perfect track, Caspi says he only used only his first takes.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is a replay of "Josephine" from "Fables," the new five-song EP by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Emily Grove. "Josephine" now is a fabulous video by award-winning filmmaker John Decker.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 11/05/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 3-9, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby






 

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:30pm. Griffin House is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller who has been making records for over 20 years.


"The Music Lives On" The Mavericks and Friends LIVE! at MPAC



Split Level Concerts presents John Gorka



The Newton Theatre presents Creedence Revived



Newton Theatre presents The Man In Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. The band was formed in Brooklyn, NY in 2013. While they are a Grateful Dead cover band, they are known more for interpreting songs by the Dead rather than attempting to replicate the band's work.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Friday



Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki



Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor






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