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Lily Vakili Announces Residency at the Woodland Stage at Marksboro Mills



(FRELINGHUYSEN, NJ) -- Building on the success of her 2026 Live Wire EP, 2025 album release Oceans Of Kansas, and two successful tours across the US, NJ singer / songwriter Lily Vakili will be doing a three-day residency at the beautiful Woodland Stage at Marksboro Mills in Frelinghuysen - August 22 (duo with Eric Burns), August 27 (Songwriting Workshop), and September 26 (full band show).


Major League returns with New Music for the first time in 12 years



Major League is a New Jersey-based rock band that rose to prominence in the early 2010s with a heartfelt mix of pop punk and emo. The band is back with new music for the first time in over 12 years. The band has released their new single "Heavenly Hell", an amalgamation of thrashy riffs and pounding drums topped with a dual vocal performance between two best friends leaving the past behind them and clearing a path for the future ahead.



The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th



(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Machine Performs Pink Floyd on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Newton Theatre. The band has forged a nearly 40 year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Foreigner releases "In The Eye Of The Storm" - a new live album



The 50th anniversary of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends FOREIGNER continues in grand form with the release via Green Hill/Sun Records/Virgin Records of their live album, In the Eye of the Storm, the official soundtrack to the band's landmark concert film captured September 6 and 7, 2025 at Ellis Island and Brooklyn's DUMBO House.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace



by Bob Makin - published 2026-07-24

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.






Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026



by Danny Coleman - published 2026-07-23

"Correct! I actually performed on The Totally Tubular Festival two years ago. I was playing solo that night and they asked me to come back, so I thought I'd do something a bit different and so I decided to reform my backing band from 1988, The Lost Toy People. The last show we played together was with Depeche Mode and OMD at the Rose Bowl for the legendary 101 Concert and the other night in Phoenix was our first show in 38 years; how about that?"



Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey



by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2026-07-23

Today's guest is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and one of the most influential guitarists of all-time.



Shemekia Copeland LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-07-23

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shemekia Copeland performing on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on July 15, 2026.



Founding Member of The Hooters, Eric Bazilian, Releases First Single in a Series of New Music



(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Originally penned for WXPN's Philly Anthems series, Eric Bazilian's newest song, "Better Times," is out now. The founding member of The Hooters will be releasing a series of new music this year with this as the first single and was featured in Twangville's Why It Matters series to discuss eating well on the road, his first gig in his hometown, and how inflation has impacted touring. "We know how fortunate we are. We worked a long time to get here, and we never take it for granted."



Art, Poetry, and Conversation Unite at Monmouth Museum at Dunellen



(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- Jo-El Lopez will present a special edition of Art in Conversation on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Monmouth Museum at Dunellen (266 North Avenue) in Dunellen. The free public event will feature an engaging artist talk by acclaimed abstract artist Bryant Small, followed by original spoken-word performances inspired by his artwork.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 21-27, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A Light To Come Home To" by Lisa Bouchelle








 

MORE NEWS

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Lily Vakili Announces Residency at the Woodland Stage at Marksboro Mills




Major League returns with New Music for the first time in 12 years




The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th




Foreigner releases "In The Eye Of The Storm" - a new live album








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series









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