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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/17/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-07-17

"I did two years of touring with "Days Of Future Past: My Sojourn" and it was great fun, I really, really enjoyed it and Jon Davison of YES joined me; long story but he joined me and he's actually my son-in-law now because he married my daughter," laughed legendary Moody Blues bassist John Lodge as he prepares for a string of shows here in The Garden State and beyond. "Jon is here with me now, we've been rehearsing for the next tour so yeah, it's great! He's a wonderful guy and a fantastic musician."


Thomas Rhett Brings Heart, Hits, and Honky-Tonk Heat to New Jersey with his Better in Boots Tour 2025



by Julie Hoffman - published 2025-07-16

Julie Hoffman has photos and a recap of Thomas Rett at PNC Bank Arts Center supported by Dasha and Tucker Wetmore on July 10, 2025.



Makin Waves with Dean DeLeo: 'One More Satellite'



by Bob Makin - published 2025-07-16

​​​​​​​When I was kid going to Point Pleasant Beach High School in the late '70s and early '80s, there was a band that made us feel like we had our own personal rock stars: Wonderspace. They were an amazing band, kind of like a cross between the pop of The Beatles, the progressive rock of Yes, and the swagger of Led Zeppelin.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 15-21, 2025



Here is a look at shows taking place from July 15-21, 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.



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jax Hollow on Saturday



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jax Hollow on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:30pm. In a city teeming with some of the world's most talented entertainers, Nashville's Jax Hollow has emerged as a rare triple threat—a nuanced and hard-hitting songwriter, a powerhouse vocalist, and a world-class guitarist. She's a true embodiment of the Music City Trifecta.






BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/14/25



by Lazlo - published 2025-07-14

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 each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Cinema Star, Andrew Valentino, Miss Ohio, Michael Brett, Johnny Zarfati, and Max Rauch. Plus a look back at "Silver Linings" by Fun While You Wait.



"Above the Rest and Second to None!" Diana Krall LIVE! at The Basie



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-07-13

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Diana Krall at Count Basie Center for the Arts on July 5, 2025.



bergenPAC presents Hanson



(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Hanson on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. Over their first 28 years as the band Hanson, brothers Isaac, Taylor and Zac Hanson have made a significant mark in music.



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Griffin House on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:30pm. Griffin is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller. Touring and making records for over 20 years, House has a discography that includes over 13 albums.



Todd Rundgren LIVE! at The Basie



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-07-09

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Todd Rundgren at Count Basie Center for the Arts on July 2, 2025.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week:"We’re All Alone" by The Beagles with Joy

The Beagles with Joy have dropped their final single from "Soul on Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups)," their forthcoming debut album on Stoned Squirrel Records.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/17/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 15-21, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/14/25








 

MORE NEWS

Julie Hoffman has photos and a recap of Thomas Rett at PNC Bank Arts Center supported by Dasha and Tucker Wetmore on July 10, 2025.


Makin Waves with Dean DeLeo: 'One More Satellite'




MPAC presents The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert on Thursday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jax Hollow on Saturday




Human Wheels (Mellencamp Tribute Band) to Perform at Drew University








 

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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