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Lee Brice To Headline Yuengling Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration On July 9th

(POTTSVILLE, PA) -- D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. will bring back its free festival in the brewery’s hometown of Pottsville, PA this summer. The annual celebration highlights the brewer’s Stars & Stripes program that honors our nation’s heroes and our military veterans, while bringing its loyal fans together for an amazing day of beer, food, fun and a free live concert performance. Lee Brice, an American country music star and songwriter, will headline the 2022 summer celebration concert the evening of July 9, 2022.

 
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RVCC Chorale Seeking New Members; All Voices Sought

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Members of the public are invited to join the Raritan Valley Community College Chorale, which will begin rehearsing January 24 for the group’s Spring 2022 Concert. All singers high school age and older are invited to join the Chorale, and no auditions are required. The upcoming concert is scheduled for Sunday, May 1.

The Porchistas Tap Into Nostalgia For New Single

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Porchistas have gone old school for their latest release - a single called "BellA" and its b-side, "Keep Your Distance". It was recorded and mixed by Adam Falzer at The Porchistas Home Studio in Montclair, NJ using a broken down four track cassette recorder that was dropped off at a recycling center.

Outpost in The Burbs Reschedules Light of Day WinterFest Show

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs has rescheduled Light of Day WinterFest 2022 which was postponed earlier in January and has cancelled the February 12th show with Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins.

Light of Day Winterfest 2022 Is Officially Postponed

With health and safety remaining a top priority, the Light of Day Foundation has postponed WinterFest 2022 shows and events scheduled for January 7-17. Bob's Birthday Bash ("The Main Event"), scheduled for January 14 at the Count Basie Center in Red Bank, NJ, will now take place on Saturday, March 12, 2022.



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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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