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Master Storyteller Ray Weaver Releases "The Blood is Never on Their Hands"

(NASHVILLE, TN) -- International Americana recording artist and master storyteller Ray Weaver has released the emotionally charged single, "The Blood is Never on Their Hands." With heartbreaking scenes ripped from today's headlines, Weaver crafts a powerful song that is a reflection on the universal devastation caused by war, capturing its senselessness and the profound human toll it exacts.

 
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Events at White Eagle Hall in November 2024

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall, Jersey City's premier entertainment venue, continues an exciting and diverse schedule of events for November and beyond. Upcoming scheduled events include the music/comedy show Jon Benjamin Jazz Daredevil, pop punk DJ night Emo Night Brooklyn, Talking Heads tribute Start Making Sense, veteran singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams, banjo extraordinaire Amigo The Devil, punk rock band Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, K-Pop girl group BILLLIE, ALEO Production’s annual presentation of The Last Waltz, Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII wrestling event, and more.

Fantastic Cat Releases a Pair of Christmas Covers

It's never too early to get into the Christmas spirit, and this year, Rolling Stone's "supergroup-you-need-to-know" Fantastic Cat is kicking off the festivities by gifting us a pair of songs they didn't even bother to write: "Holiday Road" and "Feliz Navidad," out via Missing Piece Records.

Low Cut Connie Announces First-Ever Live Album

Low Cut Connie announced his first-ever live album CONNIE LIVE which will be released on November 1, 2024 via Contender Records. The 13-song collection is a companion to Adam Weiner's concert film and documentary ART DEALERS that was recently released theatrically around the country and is now available for purchase on-demand and physically.

Singer-Songwriter Rhonette Smith releases new song for World Mental Health Day

New Jersey singer-songwriter Rhonette Smith has released "Exhale", her first digital single in five years, in honor of World Mental Health Day (October 10, 2024). Rhonette is a strong supporter of normalizing conversations around mental health. In this track, she explores the physical sensations that come when experiencing anxiety and relief.



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COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.


Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday




"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier




The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday




Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.


MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series




Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Double Trouble Double Vision Tour; Includes Shows in Holmdel and Camden






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