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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: "Gates" by The Carousers

More than 70 acts have banded together to support the Eden Autism school in Princeton. Carousers vocalist-guitarist Joey Affatato organized and curated "Play for Purpose, Vol. 2," a music compilation to give back to the organization that holds a very special place in his heart. His brother, Alex, attends the Adult Services Day Program. 



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 10-16, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Josephine" by Emily Grove






 

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The Red Betty to release "Bourbon Years & Holler Tears"

Brazilian-born, New Jersey-based singer-songwriter Gabriela Glynn, who records as The Red Betty, will release Bourbon Years & Holler Tears, on November 20, 2026. Introduced by lead single "Drink You Gone," out now, the album blends vintage country, Americana, folk and blues in stories of heartbreak, resilience and the search for belonging.


Jake Tavill releases "Walk With Me"



Alex Warren to perform at UBS Arena



Makin Waves with Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of TSO



Stangl Stage presents John Gorka






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Mahwah Museum Hosts "Les Paul from Start to Finish" with Jim Wysocki

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Come to the Mahwah Museum on Sunday, November 15, 2026 for a discussion of a 29-year friendship, rare memorabilia, and the story behind Les Paul's home with Mahwah Mayor Jim Wysocki from his nearly three-decade friendship with legendary musician and inventor Les Paul. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Atlantic City Punk Rock Flea Market - Holiday Edition to take place on Sunday



Song of the Meadowlark takes place on Sunday in Hopewell



Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Chris Smither






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