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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Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"

A departure. An arrival. Keith Carne's debut album as a leader, Magenta Light, is both a disappearing act and an apparition. The latest entry in his long log of termite art practices, Magenta Light (to be released April 20, 2026) gnaws away at genre conventions, blending expansive droney space with propulsive dance rhythms, all strung along an indie-pop spine. Atmospheric, instrumental themes serve as the sinew between five melancholic-pop songs whose lyrics tackle the yawning space between connection and dislocation.

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Clover Stieve releases "How Big Can I Dream"

(FRENCHTOWN, NJ) -- Singer-songwriter, Clover Stieve (formerly CLOVER), has release the single, "How Big Can I Dream," from her upcoming album, Born to Live. Originally written for WXPN's 24-Hour Songwriting contest, the ethereal song highlights Clover Stieve's honey-drenched alto over shimmering acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies.

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Russell Jamie Johnson releases "Who We Used To Be"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Singer-songwriter, Russell Jamie Johnson has announced his upcoming self-titled album, arriving May 15, 2026 a cinematic indie-folk project that captures the quiet, unresolved space between heartbreak and healing. As his most personal work to date, the 8-tracks reflect a period of emotional reckoning, where love has ended, but its imprint lingers.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Will Walk You Home” by Wiser Time

Wiser Time, aka Central Jersey singer-songwriter-guitarist Carmen Sclafani, just dropped his latest album, "There’s A Change A-Comin'," on his own Wiser Time Music. The closing focus track, "I Will Walk You Home," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

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New Petition Advocates for Brian Wilson Exhibition at Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- An online petition has been launched advocating for a dedicated Brian Wilson exhibition at the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. The initiative aims to honor and preserve the monumental life, artistry, and legacy of the legendary musical pioneer.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday

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

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Shadows of the '60s and One Hot Night LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center

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Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival