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Explore Johnny Cash's Legacy in Song and Story at the Ocean County Library

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Johnny Cash's status as a pillar of American popular culture continues long after his death. What do we know about the man behind the music? Scott Moreau will offer a 50-year panorama of his life and perform the songs that made him famous in "Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone" at four Ocean County Library branches.

 
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The Lemon Twigs Release "A Dream Is All I Know"

On March 13th, NYC sibling duo The Lemon Twigs released the theatrical epic "A Dream Is All I Know," the titular track and latest taste of their forthcoming album, A Dream Is All We Know, out May 3 on Captured Tracks. Meshing ripping guitars, zig-zagging harmonies, and bittersweet nods to love and loss, today’s single captures those sort of spacey, fleeting moments in our everyday experience.

Bif Naked and Georgie Jett Join Forces To Create A Dynamic, Women-Led Music And Events Management Powerhous

Bif Naked (Founder of Her Royal Majestys Entertainment) and Georgie Jett of Georgie Jett Events have joined forces to create a dynamic, women-led music and events management powerhouse. The fusion of UK-based GeorgieJettEvents.com and the Canadian HerRoyalMajestys.com marks the union of two exceptional and talented women, pooling their resources to offer comprehensive music and event management, marketing, consultancy, and distribution services for artists across Canada, the UK, EU, and North America.

Don Giovanni Records to Release 20th Anniversary Edition of "dorkrockcorkrod" by The Ergs!

It's been 20 years since the release of dorkrockcorkrod by The Ergs! - one of the most popular and influential punk bands to come out of New Jersey. That was the first full length release on Don Giovanni Records and the label has announced a definitive deluxe edition of the album to celebrate the anniversary. A 2xLP set includes new artwork, unreleased photos, an exhaustive oral history compiled by Mike Faloon, the original album remastered by Justin Perkins, and a remix by Steve Albini overseen by Mike Yannich.

Heavy Metal band THOR releases "Flight Of The Striker"

​​​​​​​(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- With word getting out about the new studio album Ride Of The Iron Horse from muscle-bound heavy metal icon THOR as well as a string of special live performances already underway, THOR-mania 2024 is in full swing! This year marks a historic milestone for the prodigious purveyor of punishing power metal, an incredible 5 decades since embarking on a solo music career that took him from the competitive bodybuilding tournaments of his youth to leading the charge of metal gods in the '80s and keeping the holy metal flame lit through the 21st century.



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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.




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




Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey






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