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Light Of Day Winterfest 2026 to Take Place in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NYC, Piermont NY, and New Hope PA

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced the initial lineups for WinterFest 2026, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, New York City, Piermont, NY and New Hope, PA. The main event - "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 17 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts.

 
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Bobby Mahoney releases "Smoke and Drive"

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Bobby Mahoney returns with a new single, "Smoke and Drive," paired with a cover of Social Distortion's "Machine Gun Blues." The release finds the Asbury Park songwriter and his band channeling nostalgia, grit, and heart through a rock-and-roll lens that's both timeless and unmistakably Jersey.

Jonas Brothers Honored with Permanent Photo Installment at Prudential Center Following Two High-Energy Hometown Shows

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Jonas Brothers returned to their home state for two nights of their 'Greetings From Your Hometown Tour' at Prudential Center, delivering electric performances that had fans on their feet. To honor the brothers New Jersey roots, Prudential Center unveiled a permanent photo installment celebrating the trio inside the arena.

Christine Radlmann of Southpaw Named 2025 Modern Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards

(NASHVILLE, TN) -- Christine Radlmann, lead vocalist of the award-winning country band Southpaw, has been named the 2025 Modern Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards, held November 2nd at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee—the revered seat of country music.

The Philly Specials are Dreaming Of A White Christmas

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Malata, team up as they present a music video for the very first song they recorded in 2022, "White Christmas." In the spirit of the season, The Philly Specials worked with local creators, Big Howl and Carol Cleveland Sings to create a magical, snow filled scene, where players and puppets alike celebrate the holiday season with singing, dancing, and even a snowball fight.



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COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel

It may not have generated the publicity that Bruce Springsteen received dedicating "The Promised Land" to Renee Good during of Light of Day Festival, but the great Jersey singer-songwriter Bruce Tunkel has made an even more powerful statement about the Minneapolis ICE victim.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/22/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 20-26, 2026




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MORE NEWS

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Lucius - A History Worth Repeating on Friday, March 27, 2026 at 8:00pm in the Matthews Theatre. Known for their engaging live performances and spell-binding harmonies, Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius are a mesmerizing experience of mirrored kinship and honesty.


Kean Department of Music presents Los Angeles Guitar Quartet on Saturday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jeffrey Gaines on March 6th




Albert Music Hall presents A Night of Bluegrass in the Jersey Pines




Outpost in the Burbs presents Rhett Miller of Old 97's






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


BBD Rhythm & Blues Band are 'Keeping the Blues Alive'

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- People Get Ready for the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' 2026 Tour, featuring the BBD Rhythm & Blues Band. They have two shows in January - Sammy D's Bar Wine & Spirits in Old Bridge on Saturday, January 24th and Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, January 30, 2026. Additional shows run throughout February.


Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café: Under the Western Sky




People Get Ready: A "Blues & Rock 'N' Roll Summit" is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room featuring Glenn Alexander & Shadowland plus James JB Barnes & The JB Blues Band




Prudential Center presents Rascal Flatts with Openers Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane






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