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Low Cut Connie to Celebrate Album Release at The Vogel on July 3rd



(RED BANK, NJ) -- Low Cut Connie was going to play the ParkStage show on July 3, 2026, but it was rescheduled due to the heat. Instead, he will celebrate the release of his latest album Livin' In The USA at The Vogel. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


MonmouthNJ 250: Little Steven's Concert at ParkStage Rescheduled for July 17th



(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Due to dangerously high temperatures forecasted for the holiday weekend, the MonmouthNJ 250: The Concert at ParkStage, scheduled for Friday, July 3, featuring Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00pm. Monmouth County officials, the Count Basie Center for the Arts and Steven Van Zandt jointly agreed that postponing this show was in the best interest for the safety of the audience.



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues on July 10th



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Bell Bottom Blues returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 10, 2026. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Carteret PAC presents Hellfest



(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Hellfest from July 3-5, 2026 with over 18 bands performing each day! Tickets are available per day or with a three day pass.



Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2026 presents FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin on July 25th



(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Summerfest 2026 continues with an electrifying evening of classic rock as FOUR STICKS: The Music of Led Zeppelin takes the stage on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8:00pm in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.






Eaglemania LIVE! at the Grunin Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-06-29

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Eaglemania at Grunin Center for the Arts on June 20, 2026.



Prudential Center presents Ella Langley on September 10th



(NEWARK, NJ) -- It's been a landmark year for Ella Langley. Fresh off a sweep at the ACM Awards where she won all seven awards she was nominated for, two recent American Music Award wins, and being the soundtrack of the summer for a trio of German fans on Twitter traveling through America during the World Cup. Ella continues one of the most dominant runs in music. She brings The Dandelion Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on September 10, 2026 at 7:00pm. Special guests ERNEST and Gabriella Rose will open the night.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30th



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Suzanne Vega - Flying with Angels on October 30, 2026 at 8:00pm (doors at 7:00pm). The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church (40 South Fullerton Avenue) in Montclair.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin



by Bob Makin - published 2026-06-26

In November, Multiple Makin Waves Award-winning Asbury Park singer-songwriter Renee Maskin will release her latest solo album, "If the World Is Ending." The LP's first single, "Western Shores," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



51st NJ Clearwater Festival to Take Place August 22-23 in Asbury Park



(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Friends of Clearwater is proud to announce the 51st NJ Clearwater Festival, taking place on August 22-23, 2026, at Bradley Park in Asbury Park, NJ, directly across from the boardwalk at Convention Hall. Hours: Saturday, 12:00pm-10:00pm; Sunday, 11:00am-7:00pm.






 

COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/6/26

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 with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Loose Panic, Max Rauch, Madeline Fung, Bike Routes, and 9fm. Plus a look back at "The Communist Song" by The KumQuats.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Sick About It" by The Orangutwins




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/02/2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Western Shores" by Renee Maskin








 

MORE NEWS

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Wharton Arts is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2026 semester of its Performing Arts School (PAS), offering a diverse lineup of performing arts classes for students of all ages and experience levels.


West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series




Albert Music Hall's Bluegrass Fest on Saturday Celebrates Music and the Community Behind It




Outpost in the Burbs presents James Maddock on October 11th




Basie Center to Honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s, Dramarama on Walk of Fame








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




MPAC presents Darren Criss on July 9th









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