WXPN Welcomes Joey Sweeney as New Saturday Host of "Sleepy Hollow"

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- WXPN, the non-commercial, member-supported radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that acclaimed Philadelphia writer, musician, and creative director Joey Sweeney will become the new Saturday morning host of Sleepy Hollow, beginning Saturday, August 9, 2025.

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Tift Merritt Shares "Last Day I Knew What To Do" — A Long-Lost Gem From The Tambourine Era

On July 25th, Tift Merritt shared "Last Day I Knew What To Do," a previously unreleased song from the original Tambourine recording sessions. Tracked with a full band and produced by George Drakoulias over two decades ago, the song was recorded for the album but was ultimately left off the final release. Now, 20 years later, it sees the light of day as part of Merritt's forthcoming collection Time and Patience, out August 29, 2025 via One Riot Records.

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Joker's Republic to release "The Hand You've Been Dealt" via Punkerton Records

(ESSEX COUNTY, NJ) -- New Jersey’s high-energy ska punk trio Joker's Republic is back with their second full-length album, The Hand You've Been Dealt, set for release on October 10, 2025 via their new label home, Punkerton Records. Produced by ska-punk icon Roger Lima of Less Than Jake/Rehasher and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the album brings 12 punchy, infectious tracks that explore themes of identity, grief, politics, and mental health—all delivered with the band's signature humor and unforgettable hooks.

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John Fogerty Celebrates His Legacy With New Recordings Of "Travelin' Band" And "Long As I Can See The Light"

John Fogerty has released two new singles — "Travelin' Band" and "Long As I Can See The Light" — from his forthcoming album Legacy: the Creedence Clearwater Revival years, due August 22, 2025 on Concord, and these songs now return with renewed power, joyfully performed by Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 4-10, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from November 4-10, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.

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Jersey Bluesman releases "My Mississippi Roots"

James Barnes — known to audiences throughout the region as JB — carries the blues in his blood. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in New Jersey after his family moved east in 1965, he grew up steeped in the sound and spirit of the music. On his father's side, JB traces his lineage back to Mississippi, the wellspring from which so much of this tradition flows. Those "Mississippi Roots" became more than just family history; they formed the bedrock of his artistic calling.

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Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th

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The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws

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Lily Vakili to perform at Marksboro Mills

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Sensorium Emporium hosts Songwriter Circle on Thursday