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The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf



(RED BANK, NJ) -- Carbon Leaf is touring in support of Time is the Playground, the band's 15th studio album. Their tour comes to The Vogel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Special guest Zak Loy will open the night. Showtime is 7:00pm.


Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Jackson Browne



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Legendary singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is bringing his timeless hits to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on June 28, 2025. With a career spanning decades, Browne is known for iconic songs like Running on Empty, Doctor My Eyes, and Somebody’s Baby. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Katchats with Jay Headden founder of Jersey Shore Music



by KAT Lini Falcey - published 2025-04-22

In case you do not know the meaning of serendipity, it is a lucky accident, a positive unplanned discovery. It represents those moments when valuable things are found while looking for someone/ something else, or not looking at all.



Wellmont Theater presents Little Feat



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Little Feat on Friday, May 9, 2025 with support by Cris Jacobs.  Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



Stanley Jordan to Perform at Avenel Performing Arts Center



(AVENEL, NJ) -- Woodbridge Township presents Stanley Jordan at The Avenel Performing Arts Center with support from Woodbridge Arts on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7:30pm. James "Biscuit" Rouse will open the night.






Tribute Bands for The Cure and The Cars to Perform at The Landis



(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis presents an interesting bill of tribute bands on Friday, May 9, 2025 when The Gathering Gloom pay tribute to The Cure and The Side Cars Band pay tribute to The Cars. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Taken By Tides releases "A Thousand Lives"



Texas-based powerhouse rock band Taken By Tides has released the single, "A Thousand Lives." The track was released along with an accompanying cinematic music video that deepens the song's emotional resonance.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 22-28, 2025



Here is a look at shows taking place from April 22-28, 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.



Cypress Hill and Atmosphere to Play Stone Pony Summer Stage



(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Summer 2025 just got even busier for the West Coast hip-hop legends Cypress Hill as they'll be hitting the road for their month-long Dank Daze of Summer Tour with hip-hop duo, Atmosphere. Joining them will be Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco, and influential, LA-based hip-hop act The Pharcyde. The tour comes to the Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park on Sunday, August 17th. Gates open at 5:00pm.



Pinelands Cultural Society to Hold 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday



(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 26, 2025, the Pinelands Cultural Society (PCS) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special show honoring its rich musical and cultural heritage. The event will take place at the Albert Music Hall, where attendees can enjoy an evening of stories from the past as well as five live musical performances.






 

COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bies...4/24/25

"I would say Blues-Rock is where I kind of hang in," states Kelli Baker. "We definitely do a lot of Blues stuff but I like the Americana and the Rock that goes with it too. So, Blues-Rock is usually a pretty good space for me to hang out in."




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 22-28, 2025




​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Gibraltar" by Defecting Grey




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/17/25








 

MORE NEWS

(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 32nd Annual Crawfish Fest takes place at the Sussex County Fairgrounds from Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1, 2025, bringing the best food, music, and culture that Louisiana and New Orleans have to offer to the East Coast.


Roy's Hall presents Big Yellow Taxi - The Music & Genius of Joni Mitchell




Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Abby Posner with Bob Andrews




The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf




Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Jackson Browne








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


United Children's Music Project presents Latin Night Thursdays

(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for three Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.


Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio with Don Sarlin




Get the Led Out to Play Three Nights at Scottish Rite Auditorium




Grammy Award Winners and Jazz Icons the Yellowjackets Come to Bell Theater in April









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