East Brunswick Singer-Songwriter Kathleen Elle Wins Hard Rock Rising Competition at Hard Rock Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Approximately 90 artists entered the Atlantic City competition for of Hard Rock Rising, a new global music competition presented by Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola. Only nine were selected to perform across the local competition rounds. East Brunswick singer-songwriter Kathleen Elle advanced through two nights of live competition before being named the Atlantic City winner on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

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Jersey Shore Artist Karen Mansfield Announces New Single and Children's Book

(OCEANPORT, NJ) -- Jersey Shore singer-songwriter, recording artist and author Karen Mansfield will release her new single, "I Only Have Eyes for You," on October 29, 2026, through her independent label, Willow Bella Music. Mansfield is also introducing her children's picture book, Baby's Birthday, inspired by a song that has been sung in her family for generations.

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Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference & Showcase Announces End of Run

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape Resorts and singer-songwriter conference founder John Harris have announced that the Cape May Singer-Songwriter Conference & Showcase will conclude its historic run. The annual March weekend event, which transformed the quiet winter streets of Cape May into a vibrant, walkable, town-wide concert hall, will not return for 2027. The decision marks the grand finale of a successful 14-year run that originally began in 2008.

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Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media present "Jersey Made"” Podcast Hosted by Buzz Knight

Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media launched "Jersey Made" on September 16, 2026 with iHeartPodcasts. It's a new podcast hosted by veteran media executive and consultant Buzz Knight.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In Another Life" by Deardarkhead

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In Another Life" from "The Pendulum Swings," the first album in 26 years from the Atlantic City rockers Deardarkhead.

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Evil Genius to Celebrate 15 years in Philly with Fishtown Music Festival on Saturday

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Evil Genius Beer Company celebrates 15 years of very silly names and very serious beers - and a brand that was built on celebrating nostalgia - with a giant, all-day, all-ages block party taking over Fishtown. Evil Genius 15th Anniversary Music Festival will debut on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00am to 10:00pm, from Cecil B. Moore to Palmer Street on Front Street and from Front Street to Blair Street on Palmer Street. Headlined by 2000s alt-rock legends, Wheatus ("Teenage Dirtbag"), the giant block party will feature ten hours of live music, food and drink from around the neighborhood, two exclusive beer releases, and an outdoor market with nearly 50 local vendors, artists and makers. The fido and family friendly party is no charge and open to the public, with food and drink pay as you go.

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Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine names Suzanne Vega as Phoebe Jacobs Award Honoree

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MPAC's 32nd Season Anniversary Gala LIVE! Starring Jessica Vosk

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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Laura Mann and Ben Arnold on Friday

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Jamtoberfest '26 takes place October 3rd in Flanders