North to Shore festival to take place June 13-28
(NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore will take place June 13-28, 2026 with another extraordinary season of world-class performances, comedy acts, film screenings, community events, and artistic collaborations at venues across Newark and Asbury Park.
Sunset Blvd. Records to Release "My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's"
(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Singer/songwriter Peter Case, a musical icon for nearly five decades, returns with a powerful new live album, My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's that reasserts his status as one of America's most respected and quietly influential troubadours. Recorded at the legendary McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica, California, the album captures Case in his most elemental form: alone with his songs and guitar, his singular music informed by decades of hard-fought experience. Sunset Blvd. Records will release the album digitally and on CD and vinyl format on April 24, 2026.
Historic Sherman Theater and The Bowery Presents Enter Strategic Booking Partnership
(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- On February 17, 2026, the historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg announced that it is entering into an agreement with The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter and venue operator, and subsidiary of AEG Presents, to program events at the landmark venue.
Laptop releases "Xanadu" from Upcoming Album "On This Planet"
NYC alternative pop outfit Laptop has released "Xanadu", the latest offering from their forthcoming album "On This Planet", which starts out sounding like a love song, but slowly reveals itself as something darker.
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel
Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the momentum going with an EP, "The Parade Man."
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State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents Blackberry Smoke – Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2026 on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7:00pm. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia's rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places, and sounds of their home state.

Technics introduces the SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable

JB & The JB Blues Band to perform at "Rhythm & Roots" - A Tribute to Black History Month and benefit for Preserve Shady Rest

The Four Tops and The Temptations LIVE! at MPAC

The Newton Theatre presents Solas 30th Anniversary Tour on March 6th
UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.

Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute at Bell Theater

Conan Gray and Esha Tewari to do shows in NJ, NY, and PA

Split Level Concerts presents Shannon McNally with her band; Arlan Feiles to Open
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