Jake Thistle and UK singer-songwriter St. Lundi to Team Up For East Coast Shows

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey singer-songwriter, Jake Thistle and UK singer-songwriter, St. Lundi have teamed up for a string of east coast tour dates this summer. The two songwriters will co-headline and make stops in New York City, Annapolis, New Hampshire, and Sommerville, MA.

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Middlesex County's Music-In-The-Park Summer Concert Series Returns For 2024

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County's annual Music-in-the-Park Summer Concert Series is back for the 2024 season with shows from some of the finest musicians in the County! Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music at one of Middlesex County's many picturesque parks, all you need to bring is your favorite lawn chair and love of music.

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Red Wanting Blue Releases 'Light It Up' - The Band's 13th Studio Album

(COLUMBUS, OH) -- Columbus, Ohio's indie rock stalwarts Red Wanting Blue released their thirteenth studio album, Light It Up, via Blue Élan Records on June 7, 2024. This marks their second album for the boutique Westwood, CA based indie label and the first the band has self-produced. Years of non-stop touring have not only buoyed their ever-growing fan-base across the country but has also helped solidify the relationships within the band; making this new album their most cohesive yet, capturing the camaraderie of a band that's built its entire career on the road, discovering (and rediscovering) itself one exultant, joyous, communal night at a time and a testament to their enduring musical evolution.

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Fantastic Cat Releases Sophomore Album and Video for "So Glad You Made It"

Against all odds, Fantastic Cat has successfully released their sophomore album, Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat, on June 7, 2024 via Missing Piece Records. The band marked the release with the official video for "So Glad You Made It," starring Counting Crows' Adam Duritz (who contributed vocals to the track) and hip hop legend DMC (who said yes to being in the video for some reason).

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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.

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The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library

(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.

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Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday

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

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The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday

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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday