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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut) video captures May 30th concert

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band's Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour has been called "one of the most unflinching acts of musical resistance in the nation's history" (TIME Magazine) and on September 9, 2026, the official video will be shared in sequence from the first seven songs of the tour's Philadelphia finale.

 
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Morris Choral Society Calls For Singers and Announces Holiday Concert

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The acclaimed chorus, Morris Choral Society (MCS), is calling for singers to join the ensemble. The group is open by audition and attracts members of all ages and backgrounds. Interested singers should come to rehearsal on September 14th, 21st or 28th at 7:30pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 131 Mountain Way in Morris Plains. Call 973-723-6424 with questions or to arrange an audition.

Jon Caspi & The First Gun Share Video For "My Shrinking Brain" featuring Peter Holsapple (of The dB's)

New Jersey punk/americana rock outfit Jon Caspi & The First Gun have released a music video for their latest single, an incredibly catchy fan favorite entitled, "My Shrinking Brain" which features Peter Holsapple (known from The dB's, and his work in REM) on vocals. The song tells the true story of a strange medical misdiagnosis for a dizzy spell that Caspi experienced while driving his car. It turns out that Caspi did not have any real medical issue, but at the time, he was reeling from various misdiagnoses, including a brain aneurysm. Holsapple appears in the video as Caspi's doctor.



 

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Two Moths” by Sean Kiely feat. Jean Rohe

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Two Moths" from "Long Live The Low," the latest album by Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely,



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/16/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 13-19, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bummer" by the dt's






 

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Kathleen Elle Named Winner of Hard Rock Rising Global Music Competition!

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City announced Asbury Park resident Kathleen Elle as the winner of Hard Rock Rising Global Music Competition. The Hard Rock team surprised Elle during a scheduled performance at Hard Rock Cafe Atlantic City on October 12.


PHOTOS from Girl Named Tom at MPAC



Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 at Asbury Lanes



New Jersey Symphony Appoints Gaetan Le Divelec as Vice President of Artistic Planning & Operations



State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Sixties Show"






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents "The Sixties Show"

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sixties Show on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 7:30pm. The Sixties Show, a popular, award-winning Off-Broadway show, is a high-energy, multimedia, immersive experience that celebrates the inspirational, entertaining, and historically significant music and events of the 1960s.


Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience returns to The Newton Theatre on October 24th



Asbury Park Music Foundation presents Strike-A-Chord 2 at Asbury Lanes



Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center






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