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ParkStage announces first concerts: Sublime, The Head and The Heart, and The B-52s

(EAST FREEHOLD, NJ) -- ParkStage, the nonprofit Count Basie Center's outdoor concert venue collaboration with Monmouth County Tourism, has revealed its first wave of artists coming this summer to East Freehold Showgrounds - Sublime (Friday, June 19), The Head and The Heart with special guests Wilderado (Friday, June 26), and The B-52s with special guests The English Beat (Saturday, July 11).

 
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Fairmont honors drummer with first single from "Everything is Fleeting"

January 3rd would have been Andy Applegate's 44th birthday. He was the drummer in Fairmont from 2003 until he had health problems later in his life. To honor him, the band's founder Neil Sabatino released "Buy More Records" as the first single from what is likely the last album by Fairmont, "Everything is Fleeting."

Helen O'Shea Shares Rendition of "Lost" by The Cranberries, Honouring Dolores O'Riordan

Limerick-born, New-Jersey based roots artist Helen O'Shea released her latest single "Lost" to honor Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) on the 8th anniversary of her passing on January 15th.

bergenPAC to put tickets on sale for Happy Together Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced one new show - The Happy Together Tour 2026, which takes place on Thursday, August 6th at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00am. Visit www.ticketmaster.com or call bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

Wicked Cool Records releases "It's A Wicked Cool Christmas" - All-star Holiday Compilation

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Wicked Cool Records is officially kicking off the season with the release of It's A Wicked Cool Christmas, an all-star digital holiday compilation out now, alongside the premiere of Jessie Wagner's brand-new festive music video for "Christmas With Me."



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 10-16, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 10-16, 2026 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: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/05/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 3-9, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Buddy Guy on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. At nearly 90 years old, Buddy Guy remains a singular force in American music. Fresh off earning his ninth Grammy® Award in 2026 for Best Traditional Blues Album (Ain't Done with the Blues), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the last living architects of electric blues will celebrate a historic milestone with the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.


State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman - A New Era Tour




The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert




The Levoy Theatre presents Million Dollar Reunion




bergenPAC presents The Jacksons on February 21st






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


The Levoy Theatre presents Million Dollar Reunion




The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert




Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter






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