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Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines on March 21st



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines in a co-headlining show on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour



by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2026-02-26

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented friends catch up. A somewhat talkative fly, but a fly nonetheless.



"With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-02-25

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.



The Four Tops and The Temptations LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-02-22

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Four Tops and The Temptations at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on February 12, 2026.



Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26



by Chris Paul - published 2026-02-17

On August 15, 2025, Umphrey's Mcgee announced that Scotty Zwang was officially joining the band. His addition was to replace long-time drummer Kris Myers. Ironically the last time I saw UM was in August 2023 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. A large portion of this tour would be without Kris because of shoulder surgery. During his hiatus, UM would feature a rotation of drummers including Scotty Zwang. Umphreys was founded in 1997 and during their 30+ years change is inevitable. The arrival of Scotty to the band brought new life and on February 13, 2026, I witnessed this metamorphosis at the Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA.






CarteretPAC presents W.A.S.P. with "1984 to Headless" Tour



(CARTERET, NJ) -- W.A.S.P. brings its "1984 To Headless" Fall North American Tour to the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band will pay tribute to their 1st Four Albums... Live! The lineup includes Special Guest KK's Priest.



bergenPAC presents Buddy Guy on August 4th



(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Buddy Guy on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. Buddy Guy remains a singular force in American music. Fresh off earning his ninth GRAMMY® Award in 2026 for Best Traditional Blues Album (Ain't Done with the Blues), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the last living architects of electric blues will celebrate a historic milestone with the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.



The Commodores LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-02-16

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Commodores at bergenPAC on February 6, 2026.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Buddy Guy



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Buddy Guy on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. At nearly 90 years old, Buddy Guy remains a singular force in American music. Fresh off earning his ninth Grammy® Award in 2026 for Best Traditional Blues Album (Ain't Done with the Blues), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the last living architects of electric blues will celebrate a historic milestone with the Buddy Guy 90 Tour, featuring select headline performances across North America in 2026.



An Interview with Rob Derhak of moe.



by Chris Paul - published 2026-02-04

Beginning on February 5, 2026, moe. will start their upcoming Born to Fly tour in South Burlington, VT with a 3-night run. This tour will feature a 4-night run at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA from March 4-7th, the longest of many multiple night residencies. Moe. will also perform at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ on April 11th. This tour marks over 3 decades of music and life for these jam band veterans. Prior to the start of the new tour, I was honored to speak with Rob Derhak (bassist).






 

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26

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 The Cucumbers; Dr. Void; best dressed ghost; Laree H. Cisco; DDA; Mourning Coffee, aevina; and Psychtooth. Plus a look back at "Don't You Move" by The Mighty Alrighty.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Open Up the Door" by Jackson Pines




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/05/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 3-9, 2026








 

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(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Colombian singer-songwriter Santiago Cruz is returning to the United States with Quince de Caminos, a special anniversary tour celebrating 15 years of his iconic album Cruce de Caminos. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 8:00pm.


Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Billy Walton Band on Sunday




Cherish the Ladies LIVE! at the Grunin Center




2025 Asbury Park Music Award Winners








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library on March 9th




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




Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth









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