Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour
Seminal New Jersey-bred post-hardcore band Armor For Sleep have announced their upcoming summer tour spanning June and July. Kicking off on Thursday, June 11 in Richmond, VA at The Canal Club, the There Is No Summer Tour will feature support from Flycatcher and Spanish Love Songs in all markets and culminate in an appearance at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Rolling Blackout releases "Fools Gold"
San Francisco based Rolling Blackout is a force of nature. With an extensive and ever-growing catalogue of all original material, this band isn't just playing; they're forging a path that blends everything from the deep soul of blues to the crushing weight of heavy metal. It is raw, visceral, emotive, improvisational but also thoughtful, calculated and constructed.
The Certs releases new single "Just For Show"
Surrey's emerging rock outfit The Certs returned on April 2nd with their powerful new single "Just For Show", a bold release that continues the band's rapid rise. Recorded in Manchester by Tom Chapman of New Order, the track captures the tension between image and reality, exploring the façades people build and the truths lurking just beneath the surface.
Algonquin Arts Announces New Concert Series
(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre is proud to announce its newly unveiled Concert Series, an exciting lineup of dynamic live performances spanning summer 2026 through spring 2027. Featuring everything from chart-topping tribute acts and nostalgic throwbacks to immersive theatrical concerts and special event programming, this series invites audiences to experience the power of live music, storytelling, and entertainment in an intimate Jersey Shore setting.
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bike in the Ocean" by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bike in the Ocean,"a single from "Day/Night," the new album by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound.
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PHOTOS from Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Stone Pony on May 22, 2026
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Joe Russo's Almost Dead performed at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on May 22, 2026 and photographer Chris Paul was there to take photos.

Brian Ostering presents The Elvis Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center on June 27th

The Sandbox at Seastreak presents Badfish on July 4th

Arrival from Sweden LIVE! at UCPAC

"Mesmerizing!" Punch Brothers LIVE! at MPAC
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Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31
(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.

Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan

The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday
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