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27th Annual Makin Waves Awards

by Bob Makin - published 2025-12-16
Makin Waves' annual holiday gift to the New Jersey music scene turns 27 this year with a bevy of goodness, particularly for top winner Ocean Avenue Stompers with three. The awards go to Jersey-based independent bands. And here we go ...

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Stone Pony presents The Ocean Avenue Ramble with Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony will celebrate the club's 52nd anniversary weekend with The Ocean Avenue Ramble - an evening of non-stop co-headline sets by Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers culminating in the Pine Barrens Stomp on Friday, February 6, 2026.

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 16-22, 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.

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The Doo Wop Project's "Doo Wop Christmas" LIVE! at the Strand

by Spotlight Central - published 2025-12-16
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Doo Wop Project at The Strand Theater on December 6, 2025 for their "Doo Wop Christmas" show.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas on Thursday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents A Very Very Cassie and Maggie Christmas on Thursday, December 18, 2025. In the heart of Nova Scotia, where the salt of the sea mingles with the depth of the soul, JUNO nominated sisters, Cassie and Maggie, unite as a powerful and commanding folk duo. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

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bergenPAC presents Old Crow Medicine Show's Holiday Hootenanny featuring Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Old Crow Medicine Show's Holiday Hootenanny featuring Bronwyn Keith-Hynes on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7:00pm. For the very first time, Old Crow Medicine Show is bringing a holiday tour to the stage!

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Anthony D'Amato to Headline Split Level Concerts Show on January 24th

by Gary Wien - published 2025-12-15
(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) — There are few songwriters who have impressed me over the years as much as Anthony D’Amato and I'm excited to see him be the first headliner for Split Level Concerts in 2026. He will be performing at the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, January 24th with the electrifying Deseree Spinks opening the night.

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"A Christmas Gift to Us All!" LeAnn Rimes LIVE! at MPAC

by Spotlight Central - published 2025-12-14
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of LeAnn Rimes at Mayo Performing Arts Center on December 4, 2025.

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The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George - The Music of George Harrison on March 12th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is George - The Music of George Harrison on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert goes through his work with The Beatles, solo tunes, The Traveling Wilburys and more.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

by Bob Makin - published 2025-12-12
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, "Beginning of the End."

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