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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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ParkStage announces first concerts: Sublime, The Head and The Heart, and The B-52s

(EAST FREEHOLD, NJ) -- ParkStage, the nonprofit Count Basie Center's outdoor concert venue collaboration with Monmouth County Tourism, has revealed its first wave of artists coming this summer to East Freehold Showgrounds - Sublime (Friday, June 19), The Head and The Heart with special guests Wilderado (Friday, June 26), and The B-52s with special guests The English Beat (Saturday, July 11).

Fairmont honors drummer with first single from "Everything is Fleeting"

January 3rd would have been Andy Applegate's 44th birthday. He was the drummer in Fairmont from 2003 until he had health problems later in his life. To honor him, the band's founder Neil Sabatino released "Buy More Records" as the first single from what is likely the last album by Fairmont, "Everything is Fleeting."

Helen O'Shea Shares Rendition of "Lost" by The Cranberries, Honouring Dolores O'Riordan

Limerick-born, New-Jersey based roots artist Helen O'Shea released her latest single "Lost" to honor Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) on the 8th anniversary of her passing on January 15th.

bergenPAC to put tickets on sale for Happy Together Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced one new show - The Happy Together Tour 2026, which takes place on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.



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COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/05/2026

"I'm good, we've got like a six thousand inches of snow here in Syracuse; it's a fun time but I'm super excited to get to play in Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania," laughed the fantastically talented Sydney Irving as she and her band The Creatures launch their "Mini tour" tonight in New York City at The Cutting Room followed by two shows tomorrow, March 6; the first a matinee at The Starving Artist Cafe` in Stockton, NJ and an evening show at Cary's Music Room inside the New Hope Inn & Suites in New Hope, PA.




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




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026






 

MORE NEWS

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Chart-topping country music icon Jo Dee Messina will perform at The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Friday, June 12, 2026. Messina is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog including nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys. Showtime is 8:000pm.


BoDeans - 40th Anniversary Tour comes to Newton Theatre in August




White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary Shows




The Levoy Theatre presents 90's Rockfest featuring Lounge Fly and Special Guests on Saturday




The Landis presents Crystal Ship - Tribute to The Doors






 

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.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on March 6th




State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman - A New Era Tour




Y Arts in the Community presents The Great American SOULBook






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