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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Saturday



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues on Saturday, November 29, 2025. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


An Interview with Please Be Careful about their debut album, "Hot Surface"



by Gary Wien - published 2025-11-24

New Jersey Stage regularly receives emails about new albums and bands that defy categorization. Everyone wants to believe they are doing something revolutionary, but generally those are just words designed for marketing a band. A new quartet from North Jersey called Please Be Careful has just released an instrumental record that is actually rather difficult to put in a box. Is it jazz? Experimental? Indie rock? Some parts sound a bit like punk, others have a dash of dark wave or electronic.



Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-11-23

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on November 13, 2025.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hope" by REDBIRD Flying Solo



by Bob Makin - published 2025-11-21

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Hope," an anthemic single that fights hate released by REDBIRD Flying Solo, aka Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Danielle Marrone.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/20/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-11-20

"I definitely should've changed my name to a showbiz name years ago but it's a little too late for that," laughed guitarist Bruce Wojik as he discussed his latest album called, "The Hard Way," his band The Struggle and more. "Yeah, it came out on October 3 and I'm really excited about it. I'm hoping people will enjoy it, which would be nice but yeah, I'm just excited about it and glad to have it out."






Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31



(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.



State Theatre presents Graham Nash in April



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11 at 8:00pm. Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Tickets start at $47.



The Soul of Burt Bacharach LIVE! at Kean Stage



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-11-17

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Soul of Burt Bacharach orchestra led by musician Mike Griot at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside on November 8, 2025.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/17/25



by Lazlo - published 2025-11-17

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 Sophia P, Friction 57, Mourning Coffee, Shaved Ice, and Boogie Down Apocalypse. Plus a look back at "You Can't Take My Coquito Away!" by Aquino.



An Interview with Juliana Frangella about her album "Fantastic Funeral"



by Gary Wien - published 2025-11-15

The first time I saw Juliana Frangella perform on stage she was opening for a Mike Montrey record release show at the Belmar Arts Center. I loved the way she looked like the girl next door, but sang lyrics that were completely unexpected. It was clear there was more to this artist beneath the surface. She's been releasing singles from her upcoming album, Fantastic Funeral, which has a rock side and a folk side, and I reached out to her to learn more.






 

COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 25 to December 1, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from November 25 to December 1, 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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hope" by REDBIRD Flying Solo




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/20/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 18-24, 2025








 

MORE NEWS

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There are a handful of local bands in the last 25 years that I thought had a good chance of making it big and that list includes Status Green. The band reunites for a 20th anniversary show at The Stone Pony on Friday, November 28, 2025. The lineup includes Church and State TM and Yawn Mower.


UCPAC presents Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas Concert on December 7th




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Saturday




An Interview with Please Be Careful about their debut album, "Hot Surface"




Pop-Punk Trailblazers The Starting Line releases third single from Upcoming Album








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents The Bronx Wanderers

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Bronx Wanderers return to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman November 28-30, 2025 with performances on Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.


Status Green to Celebrate 20th Anniversary at Stone Pony on Friday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton on Saturday




Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon









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