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Upcoming Shows at White Eagle Hall

 (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- This summer, Jersey City's premier entertainment venue White Eagle Hall continues a diverse schedule of events for the New Jersey and New York City area. Originally constructed in 1910 and reopened in 2017 after a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation, the venue has presented numerous sold out shows, community events, theater productions, private events, and sporting events. The exciting schedule of events continues this fall, with newly announced shows including Sharon Van Etten, The Hold Steady, Los Straitjackets, and The Budos Band.

 
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WXPN's 24-Hour Song Challenge Opens Public Voting

 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- In its second year, the WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge opens online voting to the public via the official website from June 12-18 to help inform the final results The public will choose their top three contenders from a group of 12 semi-finalists. Of the 12 semi-finalists, Four Finalists and one Grand Prize winner will be determined by the official 24 Hour Song Challenge judges. The Four Finalists will be announced once a day June 23, 24, 25 and 27 and the Grand prize winner will be announced on June 30th. For the first time ever, listeners will help choose the finalists.

State Theatre New Jersey Celebrates Benefit Gala: A Night in Lights with a Performance by Tony(R) Award-winner Kelli O'Hara

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- On June 7, 2025, State Theatre New Jersey hosted A Night in Lights Annual Benefit Gala to support its mission to provide transformative arts education programs, affordable ticketing initiatives, and community outreach efforts that bring the joy of live entertainment to everyone, regardless of their circumstances.

SkyDxddy releases Debut Full-Length Album

 (NEW YORK, NY) -- Provocative, genre-bending artist SkyDxddy is making her mark as a young woman in today's industry with the release of her debut full-length album, TRAUMACORE (RAW & UNCUT), on May 16, 2025.

Ana Luna releases "Dance In A Trance"

 Emerging singer and songwriter Ana Luna unveils her new single "Dance in a Trance," an ethereal and introspective track that dives deep into the emotional aftershocks of a past relationship. Building on the momentum of earlier releases like "Oxytocin" and "Why Not," the new single further showcases Ana's eclectic, genre-blurring sound and distinctive artistic voice.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make This World Stand Still" by Lisa Bouchelle feat. Amanda Shires

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make This World Stand Still" from Trenton-bred roots/country songstress Lisa Bouchelle's forthcoming album, "Vandals, Thieves & Lovers."



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Billy Ocean LIVE! at Kean Stage

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Billy Ocean at Kean Stage on April 2, 2026.


Rolling Blackout releases "Fools Gold"



The Certs releases new single "Just For Show"



SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox



Vivid Stage presents Old Friends: A Cabaret with Charles Thomas






 

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.


Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances



Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell



SOPAC presents Texas Flood - A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan






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