Juneteenth Celebration with the Municipality of Princeton is a Popular and Resilient Feature of the Princeton Festival
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Hundreds turned out for Thursday's Juneteenth Celebration culminating with the show Masters of Soul: A Motown Revue at the 2025 Princeton Festival, despite a dramatic evening downpour with flooding, thunder, and high winds.
Jacob Tremont releases "Slow Motion Night" on Mint 400 Records
Jacob Tremont has made a name for himself in the indie underground, known for his cinematic songwriting and raw, poetic voice. With a style that blends '90s alt-rock, modern folk, and lo-fi elements, Tremont's sound is often likened to icons like Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, and Pavement. As a regular figure in New York and New Jersey's DIY music scenes, he's built a reputation for his emotionally resonant songs and captivating live performances.
Don Giovanni Records welcomes Storey Littleton to the label
Don Giovanni Records is thrilled to welcome Storey Littleton to the roster. A Brooklyn-based songwriter, Storey grew up on the road with her family band Ida, performing in libraries, dive bars, and everywhere in between. Now stepping further into her own voice, she marks the beginning of this new chapter with the release of "At a Diner" — her debut single for the label.
Centenary Stage Company Offers Early Bird Special for Season Subscribers
(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company, is proud to announce its 2025-26 Professional Theatre Series, marking its 40th anniversary season of producing and presenting professional music, dance, and theatre events in northwest New Jersey. This milestone season promises a jam-packed line up of professional performing arts programming and it all kicks off with Broadway's own John Lloyd Young.
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 8-14, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from July 8-14, 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
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Strand Center for the Arts presents Chicago 9 – The Ultimate Tribute to Chicago
(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The iconic horns, unforgettable melodies, and powerful rhythms of Chicago come alive on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm, as Chicago 9 – Tribute to Chicago takes the stage at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. They are widely recognized as the premier Chicago tribute band in the country.

All-Bluegrass, All Night: Live at Albert Music Hall on July 12th

RECAP: Lotus at Heuser Park 7/3/25

Reese Van Riper Releases Grit-Soaked EP "The American Dream" - A Swamp-Rock Wake-Up Call

"Every Note She Sings is Perfection!" Linda Eder LIVE! at Axelrod PAC
UPCOMING SHOWS

Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.

2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC

South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July

Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025
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