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Reese Van Riper Releases Grit-Soaked EP "The American Dream" - A Swamp-Rock Wake-Up Call

 New Jersey's high priests of swamp rock, Reese Van Riper, return with The American Dream, a five-song fever dream that drags the myth of Americana through a backwoods dive bar and leaves it bleeding on the floor. The new EP is a tongue-in-cheek, gut-punching journey through Middle America's darkest corners — equal parts patriotic nightmare and protest hymn. Appropriately, the EP was released on July 4th.

 
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Split Level Concerts at JSAC Announces Lineup of Opening Acts for its Second Season Beginning this Fall

 (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the local area artists opening for its second season's headlining acts. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater.

Independent Producer Karen Morris and The Rat Pack Music Alliance Spotlights New Entertainment Projects

 Karen Morris, producer, writer, and founder of The Rat Pack Music Alliance (RPMA), which honors the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., has announced a variety of original articles, videos, and entertainment projects to be added to the RPMA website.

Dana Why releases "The Cracked Hand"

 Dana Why is the musical alias of Dana Yurcisin, NJ-born and bred singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. A maximalist at heart, his productions are brimming with experimentation that span genres while retaining the strong melodic foundations of pop.

Philadelphia Folk Festival Announces Complete Lineup for The Main Stage Evening Concerts

 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- The 62nd Philadelphia Folk Festival is excited to announce the complete lineup of artists performing on the Main Stage Evening Concerts during the weekend of August 15-17, 2025 at the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township. Newly added artists include Alejandro Escovedo; Cedric Watson et Bijou Creole; Eileen Ivers; The Gibson Brothers; The Lee Boys; and Ordinary Elephant. Veteran Philadelphia area singer-songwriter, John Flynn, will emcee the Main Stage for the festival weekend as well as perform.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 2-8, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from September 2-8, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "New Years at the Airport" by Yawn Mower



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/28/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 26 to September 1, 2025






 

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New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2025 Filmmaker Interview with Hearts of Stone Director Tom Van Avermaet

Here is New Jersey Film Festival Fall 2025 Zoom Filmmaker Interview with Hearts of Stone Director Tom Van Avermaet and Festival Director Al Nigrin:


Brian Dunne releases "Max's Kansas City"



Party Like a Pop Star: The Ultimate Girl's Night Out for All Ages



Carteret PAC presents Annie Lennox - In Conversation



From Prog Epics to Emo Anthems: Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday Bring the Chaos






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

An Interview with Vinnie Amico from moe.

Buffalo, NY based jamband moe. has toured throughout the U.S. and internationally. This year, moe. is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Through ups and downs, moe. serves as a cornerstone of their musical genre and has triumphantly been on the road in support of their recent studio release, "Circle of Giants". I recently caught up with Vinnie Amico (drummer) on location at People Fest in Hillsboro, WI.


Steve Forbert to Play Two Shows in New Jersey



Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Exciting Kids' Imaginations 



The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden - The Music of Abba






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