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Beat the Heat with Shows at Brook Arts Center

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Come in out of the heat and enjoy spectacular indoor concerts at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook, NJ. Upcoming shows include Nashville’s Sweet Baby James; Ronstadt Revue; Well Alright, A Rolling Stones Tribute; The Duprees; Pink Floyd USA Experience; and Winslow, An Evening of the Eagles.

 
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West Windsor Arts Presents "Summer Music & More" at Nassau Park Pavilion

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts will present three uniquely different concerts at the Nassau Park Pavilion in Princeton this summer. Each of the three shows will feature a musical performance by local and regional talent, as well as art activities for all ages. All shows and activities are free.  

Ferocious Designs Marks Anniversary of Debut EP with Reworked Version of "Years Go By"

Ferocious Designs, the DIY music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released an updated version of  “Years Go By” as a single to mark the one-year anniversary of the music project’s debut EP, A Matter of Time. The track is available for download/streaming at FerociousDesigns.com. 

POP AID compilation to Benefit World Central Kitchen

(SEWELL, NJ) -- A venerable New Jersey independent record company and a Chicago musician joined forces to spearhead “POP AID” to benefit World Central Kitchen’s work in war-torn Ukraine. A 3 CD set featuring 63 artists is scheduled for release on August 5, 2022, via Kool Kat Musik. 100% of net proceeds will go directly to World Central Kitchen.

Railroad Earth returns to Sherman Theater for Two Nights

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The jam, bluegrass soul and rock 'n' roll band Railroad Earth returns to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg for a two-night run on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26. 



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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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Soaked" by Kiaura Rose




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 08/06/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 4-10, 2026






 

MORE NEWS

(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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