Jason Didner to Release "It’s a Jersey Thing"
Montclair singer/songwriter Jason Didner is set to release a compilation of his most quintessentially Jersey music from over 25 years of his songwriting and performance. “It’s a Jersey Thing” will include his Jersey rock songs for adults and kids.
Newark Museum of Art's 2022 Summer Series of Outdoor Concerts
(NEWARK, NJ) -- For the second consecutive summer, The Newark Museum of Art partners with New Jersey Symphony to bring you a vibrant outdoor series of concerts in the Alice Ransom Dreyfuss Memorial Garden. NMOA music programs span across jazz, gospel, blues, and Broadway tunes (for adults and kids) and they are curated by Visiting Curator of Performing Arts Daryl Stewart and WBGO host Sheila Anderson.
2022 Music Mondays Schedule For Asbury Park
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation has announced the lineup for the 2022 Music Mondays series. This free weekly music event celebrates the diversity of the city by bringing music from various genres together to showcase the very best Asbury has to offer. The performances are held at Springwood Park, just two blocks west of the Asbury Park train station.
Debra Devi Releases "Jamification Station Vol. 1"
Jamification Station Vol. 1 is a live EP mixed from singer/guitarist Debra Devi’s livestream show, “Jamification Station,” hosted by American Blues Scene. Four tracks capture Devi and her band at full throttle, from catchy "Home Again" to a blistering rendition of Jimi Hendrix’s "Crosstown Traffic," soulful blues-rocker "Get Free," and uplifting Southern-rock tune "The River."
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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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