AfroBeat Ignited Newark with African Rhythm, Culture, and Celebration
(NEWARK, NJ) -- AFROBEAT FEST (ABF), the largest celebration of the African diaspora in the state of New Jersey, returned on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Military Park. Cofounded by Newark's First Lady, Linda Baraka, ABF unites communities through cultural expression, brings awareness of the afrobeat inspiration, educates visitors on African traditions, and empowers the originality of local artists and entrepreneurs.
Tickets for Bruce Springsteen Archives' Born to Run 50th Anniversary Celebration to Go On Sale July 16th
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music announced that tickets for this September's multi-day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Springsteen's landmark album, Born to Run, will go on sale beginning at noon on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
High Moon Records Shares 2nd Track from new Sly & The Family Stone live album
High Moon Records is proud to share the second track from Sly & The Family Stone's The First Family: Live at Winchester Cathedral 1967, available Friday, July 18, 2025 on CD, LP, and digital download. "I Can't Turn You Loose" Is streaming now at all digital services.
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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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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Bachman-Turner Overdrive LIVE! at bergenPAC
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Bachman-Turner Overdrive at bergenPAC on October 29, 2025.
Jersey Bluesman releases "My Mississippi Roots"
Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th
The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws
Lily Vakili to perform at Marksboro Mills
UPCOMING SHOWS
The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.
Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center
Inaugural "Everything Fab Four" Fest to feature Max Weinberg, The Weeklings, Jake Clemons & many more
Sensorium Emporium hosts Songwriter Circle on Thursday
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