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Don Giovanni Records welcomes Storey Littleton to the label

Don Giovanni Records is thrilled to welcome Storey Littleton to the roster. A Brooklyn-based songwriter, Storey grew up on the road with her family band Ida, performing in libraries, dive bars, and everywhere in between. Now stepping further into her own voice, she marks the beginning of this new chapter with the release of "At a Diner" — her debut single for the label.

 
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Centenary Stage Company Offers Early Bird Special for Season Subscribers

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company, is proud to announce its 2025-26 Professional Theatre Series, marking its 40th anniversary season of producing and presenting professional music, dance, and theatre events in northwest New Jersey. This milestone season promises a jam-packed line up of professional performing arts programming and it all kicks off with Broadway's own John Lloyd Young.

Manflesh releases "Light Up The Night"

MANFLESH! Bursting out of that infamous NYC underground. Distorted guitars and catchy hooks. Slide them into your playlist next to Motörhead, MC5, Dead Moon, Thin Lizzy and (early) KISS, where they will feel right at home.

Asbury Park Music Foundation Launches Summer Music Season Featuring Free Concerts Across the City

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) is proud to announce the return of its signature summer music programs, bringing free live performances to public spaces throughout the city while raising funds to support music education for youth in Asbury Park and beyond.

Passaic County presents 2025 Summer Concert Series at Rifle Camp Park

(WOODLAND PARK, NJ) -- Passaic County's Summer Concert Series got off to a strong start with a high-energy opening night on June 11, featuring performances by The Memories Band and Aggressively Screaming Ducks. With clear skies, warm weather, and a lively crowd gathered at the scenic Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater, the evening marked a perfect kickoff to the season and a celebration of summer in Passaic County.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Honeydew" by Via Crowe

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Honeydew" by Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Via Crowe.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/10/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 8-14, 2025




The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience






 

MORE NEWS

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Hanson on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. Over their first 28 years as the band Hanson, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have made a significant mark in music.


A Brother's Revival: Celebrating the Legendary Sound of the Allman Brothers Band Live at Drew University




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House




A Chat with Jasper Smith of Straight No Chaser Which Brings its "Summer: The '90s Part 2" Tour to STNJ on July 16




Centenary Stage Company presents Yacht Rock Gold Experience






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC




South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July




Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025






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