Brook Arts Center Music Shows in September
(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- The Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook has music for everyone in September. They are opening their Fall season with the classic rock songs of The Rolling Stones, progressive rock sounds of Pink Floyd, music of legendary Doo Wop groups, followed by classical compositions of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Sibelius!
Eric Harrison releases "Somerset"
Kevin Salem played guitar in the seminal Boston band Dumptruck before touring and recording with Yo La Tengo and Freedy Johnston, among others. His solo career produced the acclaimed albums Soma City, Glimmer and Ecstatic (Roadrunner) and a tie with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day for “Best New Male Singer” in the 1994 Rolling Stone Critics’ Poll. In recent years Salem has focused on production and collaboration with a wide range of artists including Emmylou Harris, Chris Harford, Rachael Yamagata, Tracey Bonham and Mercury Rev.
Seattle-Based Indie-Folk Hero Rocky Votolato Releases A Posthumous Love Letter To His Departed Child On Stunning New Track "Becoming Human"
Seattle-based indie-folk hero Rocky Votolato has unveiled "Becoming Human" the next single off of Wild Roots - his first album in over 7 years-- which will be released on September 9 via Spartan Records and Thirty Something Records (Europe/UK).
Miss May I releases "Curse of Existence"
Curse of Existence, the seventh studio album from Miss May I, explodes with the life experience of an established band, the uncertainty of mental health struggles, the isolation of the global shutdown, and the perspective gained from the most extensive time away from the road of each man’s adult life.
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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 8/10/26
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Des & the Swagmatics, Bamberdost, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Jonny Couch, Sean Henry Tonight!, and Ava LaMonte. Plus a look back at "Duluth" by Particle Zoo.
MORE NEWS

The Soundtrack of Resilience: Explore Music's Role in Post-9/11 America at the Lacey Library
(FORKED RIVER, NJ) -- In honor of Patriot Day, the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library will host "The Soundtrack of Resilience: Music and 9/11" on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The event begins at 2:00pm.

Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock on Sunday

"Amazing!" Bruce Hornsby LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday

Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Hot Tuna on Friday
UPCOMING SHOWS

2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its third season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater. The season lineup includes Willie Nile, John Gorka, Dan Bern, Catie Curtis and Band, Stephen Kellogg, Abbie Gardner, Heather Maloney and Band, and Kim Richey. As they have done in prior years, artists from the Asbury Park music scene will open many of the shows.

MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview

West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series

Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey
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