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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: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo

Asbury Park hero Dave Vargo will drop his fourth album, "Ghost Towns" on March 27. The first single, "Anything at All," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/05/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 3-9, 2026




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MORE NEWS

(BRICK, NJ) -- Jazz musician Miles Davis is remembered as an iconic figure, as complex as he is influential. Learn about his life and career during "Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool," a program honoring Black History Month, at the Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The event begins at 2:30pm.


The Melancholy Kings release "UV"




The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - American RUSH Tribute




Singer-Songwriter Conference & Showcase Returns to Cape May in March




Yep Roc Records Announces its Record Store Day lineup of Releases






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Women in the Arts Series to debut at Anchor Rock Club for Its Fourth Installment

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Women in the Arts concert series will bring an immersive, multi-disciplinary night of creativity to Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City for its fourth installment on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm.


Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band




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




McCarter Theatre presents José James with Special Guest Lizz Wright in a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" album






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