Please Be Careful releases Debut Album
Please Be Careful is a North Jersey-based instrumental experimental indie rock band formed by longtime collaborators Neil Sabatino (Fairmont, Mint 400 Records Founder) and Christian Kisala (Fairmont, The Bitter Chills). Their first album, Hot Surface, drops on November 28, 2025.
Light Of Day Winterfest 2026 to Take Place in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, NYC, Piermont NY, and New Hope PA
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation has announced the initial lineups for WinterFest 2026, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair, New York City, Piermont, NY and New Hope, PA. The main event - "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 17 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts.
Bobby Mahoney releases "Smoke and Drive"
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Bobby Mahoney returns with a new single, "Smoke and Drive," paired with a cover of Social Distortion's "Machine Gun Blues." The release finds the Asbury Park songwriter and his band channeling nostalgia, grit, and heart through a rock-and-roll lens that's both timeless and unmistakably Jersey.
Jonas Brothers Honored with Permanent Photo Installment at Prudential Center Following Two High-Energy Hometown Shows
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Jonas Brothers returned to their home state for two nights of their 'Greetings From Your Hometown Tour' at Prudential Center, delivering electric performances that had fans on their feet. To honor the brothers New Jersey roots, Prudential Center unveiled a permanent photo installment celebrating the trio inside the arena.
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.
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Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on May 9th
(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is touring in support of the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, Bringing Down the Horse. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence.�
The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday
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bergenPAC presents Darlene Love on Sunday
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Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey
(WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.
bergenPAC presents Darlene Love on Sunday
The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday
The 80's New Wave tour Totally Tubular Festival comes to Ocean Casino Resort
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