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Brian K & The Parkway Announces New Album featuring Lilly Hiatt, Cat Popper, and Rob Clores

After a breakout 40-city tour, Brian K & The Parkway return with an energetic, live-in-studio second album featuring the loose-but-polished rock & roll sound that has earned them growing national attention. Album singles "Dogwood," "Crows in Camouflage," "Scarecrow," and "The Beachcomber" are out now. The album will be released September 4, 2026.

 
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The Les Paul Exhibit at the Mahwah Museum Hosted Tom and Sandy Doyle's Sold-Out Tribute to Les Paul Ahead of the Inventor's 111th Birthday

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- The Mahwah Museum reached absolute capacity on June 7, 2026, as fans, historians, and music lovers packed the venue for the Authentic Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute Show performed by Tom Doyle, Les Paul's right-hand man of over 45 years, and his wife, Sandy Doyle. It was a standing-room-only, honoring the legacy of the "Godfather of the Electric Guitar" two days before what would have been his 111th birthday on June 9th.

Wicked Cool Records announces "Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1"

Wicked Cool Records has announced Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1 (September 11) a new tribute album celebrating the music and enduring influence of Jesse Malin. In the 90s, Malin fronted the band D Generation, and leading the album's rollout is a version of their anthem "Too Loose," by Dave Hill's band, Valley Lodge.

2026 Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival to Take Place August 15th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has over the years, the festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away within a week of each other in June 2021.

Brian Fallon Releases Two New Solo Songs

Brian Fallon has announced the premiere of two brand new tracks, "Not Bad For New Jersey" and "Better Before," both available everywhere now via his own Lesser Known Records.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 16-22, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 16-22, 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/15/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Under the Carousel" by Josh Herman




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/11/2026






 

MORE NEWS

(HILLSBOROUGH, NJ) -- Somerset Valley Players presents Freaky Friday weekends from July 17 through August 2, 2026. This is a heartfelt, high‑energy musical comedy about family, second chances, and seeing life through someone else's eyes! 


Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Britishmania Beatles Tribute Band on Friday




Makin Waves with Jake Thistle: Anchored by Sincerity




Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th




The 2026 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


Levoy Theatre presents Paul Thorn on June 18th




Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th




Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents An Evening with Britishmania Beatles Tribute Band on Friday






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