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Bristol Riverside Theatre Announces Lineup For 2025 Mid Penn Bank Summer Music Fest

(BRISTOL, PA) -- Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) has announce the return of its Summer Music Fest. As a result of William Penn Bank's recent merger with Mid Penn Bank, the series will be renamed the 2025 Mid Penn Bank Summer Music Fest, but the fun will remain the same. This year's lineup includes The Bronx Wanderers, Beatles vs. Stones: A Musical Showdown, and Purple Xperience, alongside the uproarious musical comedy Oy Vey! It's The Calamari Sisters. From May through July, audiences will be treated to high-energy performances, timeless classics, and side-splitting comedy that promises to be the highlight of the summer season.

 
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bergenPAC presents Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery, Colin Hay, and Journey and Guns N' Roses Tributes

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- bergenPAC is excited to announce four new shows. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery – The Trouble with Angels on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 7:00pm; VOYAGE – a Tribute to Journey on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 8:00pm; Appetite for Destruction – The premier tribute to Guns N’ Roses on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm; and Colin Hay on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. celebrated by Sinatra Scholars and Special Guests at Swingin' NJ Seaside Event

(AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- A swingin' New Jersey event, Celebrate Sammy & Frank, was presented by independent producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rack Pack Music Alliance, to honor legendary musical icons, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. - The two-hour memorable tribute, held in Avon-By-The-Sea on May 4, 2025, featured Sinatra Scholars as notable guest speakers, live music performances, and unique giveaway items.

Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center (JSAC) in Ocean Grove has announced the full concert lineup for its second season. All shows will take place beginning at 8:00pm in JSAC's Palaia Theater.

WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge Returns Bigger Than Ever!

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- The WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge is back and bolder than ever. On May 31, 2025, Songwriters are invited to push their creative limits by crafting an original song in just 24 hours, inspired by a surprise prompt. Participants will write, record, and submit a performance video for a chance to win cash, gear, studio time—and a spot on stage at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.



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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/6/25

"That's been a while, at least five or six years," chuckled Candice Night of Blackmore's Night. "With "Winter Carols," we put one out originally and then there are so many amazing Christmas songs that we love that we didn't get a chance to put on so we recorded and put them out again and then a few years later we recorded again and put some more out (Laughs). So, that one has been out a bunch of times and I'm glad you brought that up because of course Winter is coming and so is Christmas time so it's always great to break out "Winter Carols" and listen to that one, especially over the next couple of months, there's lots of Christmas music to delve into. A lot of the songs are very, very old songs which of course is right up our alley so it's great to take some of those songs from the 1200s, 1300s, 1400s and moving all the way up and they fit right into the Blackmore's Night style of sound and our genre, whatever we've created is as far as our genre is but yeah, they fit perfectly at home so we love playing them, it's probably our favorite time of the year." 




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 4-10, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/3/25




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Knew You Well" by Scott McDonald






 

MORE NEWS

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Socks in the Frying Pan, the high-energy Irish traditional trio from Ennis, County Clare known for infusing virtuosic musicianship with humor, charisma, and a palpable passion for their roots, gives a one-night-only holiday concert on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Roy�s Hall. The show is part of the band's US holiday tour celebrating their fifth full-length album, Waiting for Inspiration. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Bachman-Turner Overdrive LIVE! at bergenPAC




Jersey Bluesman releases "My Mississippi Roots"




Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th




The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.


Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center




Inaugural "Everything Fab Four" Fest to feature Max Weinberg, The Weeklings, Jake Clemons & many more




Blues-Rock Trio Twisted Livin' to Make Anchor Rock Club Debut






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