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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-12-11

"I'm fine thank you, I like to talk," said '80s pop icon Tiffany with a laugh as we had a face to face conversation at the 2Trax Studio of Deko Entertainment. 


Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Rhode Island-based horn-driven blues, jump, swing and soul band Roomful of Blues will celebrate the release of their new Alligator Records album, Steppin' Out!, with a live performance at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm



Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Wolfgang Van Halen brings his band Mammoth to Tropicana Showroom on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer continues to separate Mammoth from the pack.



Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!



by Bob Makin - published 2025-12-09

Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025



Here is a look at shows taking place from December 9-15, 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.






The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium



(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:00pm. The show is presented by Camden County Board of Commissioners & Produced by BRE Presents.



Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Teddy Thompson will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday, December 12, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



CarteretPAC presents Luminare Christmas!



(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Luminare Christmas! The Ultimate Holiday Rock Concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This electrifying show blends stunning visuals with reimagined Christmas classics and spirited original music to create a one-of-a-kind celebration.



Roy's Hall presents James McMurtry



(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall presents singer-songwriter James McMurtry on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. He's been called "one of this generation's most unflinchingly potent and powerfully erudite recording artists" by American Songwriter.






 

COLUMNS


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.




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




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025








 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- People Get Ready: A Blues and Rock 'N' Roll Summit is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room, featuring a potent double-bill of New Jersey-based talent: rocker Glenn Alexander & Shadowland featuring Oria and the Asbury Jukes Horns; and some tasty original blues by James 'JB' Barnes and the JB Blues Band. The event takes place Friday, January 30, 2025 at 7:30pm.


27th Annual Makin Waves Awards




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




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




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








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Country Artist Jessica Lynn brings her "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to New Jersey

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Acclaimed Brooklyn-born country artist, Jessica Lynn, is bringing her annual Christmas spectacular: "A Very Merry Classic Christmas" to three venues in New Jersey from December 17-21, 2025. She will be performing shows in Wayne, West Long Branch, and Newton during the ninth run of her holiday show.


Rialto Spotlight Series Closes Out 2025 with Westfield Native and Touring Drummer Lucy Ritter




Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos




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









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