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Gary Wien's tribute to rock and roll from New Jersey. Wien is a music writer from Belmar, NJ wrote the books "Beyond the Palace" and "Are You Listening? The Top 100 Albums of 2001-2010 by New Jersey Artists". He spins tracks from throughout the decades - hits, misses, and personal faves.

 
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 1-7, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 1-7, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/30/25



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "My Place" by Des & the Swagmatics



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/26/25






 

MORE NEWS


Asbury Lanes presents There, There - A Tribute to Radiohead

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Lanes presents There, There on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are the premier Radiohead tribute act, playing songs from throughout the band's iconic multi-decade catalogue.


The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier



bergenPAC presents Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90's Part 2



Blue Curtain presents 2025 Summer Concert Series in Princeton



An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC



South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July



Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025






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