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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely
Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning."
The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.
MORE NEWS

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez on Sunday
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

Grunin Center presents Socks in the Frying Pan on Saturday

The Jacksons LIVE! at bergenPAC

New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind

Irish Music and Dance Returns to Albert Music Hall on March 7th
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.

The Levoy Theatre presents Sons of Cream

State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026

JOURNEY's Final Tour Includes Show In Trenton
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