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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 8:00pm.


State Theatre New Jersey presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert—Elton John & Billy Joel



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert—Elton John & Billy Joel on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 8:00pm. David Clark performs as Billy Joel along with Bill Connors as Elton John in a tribute show celebrating the two greatest piano men of our generation.



RVCC Theatre presents Rolling Stones Tribute Band on April 11th



(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College's Mainstage series will rock out its season with a performance of Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Tribute Show, Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:00pm.



Blackberry Smoke LIVE! at STNJ



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-03-16

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Blackberry Smoke at State Theatre New Jersey on March 5, 2026.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan on Friday, May 29, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.






Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 26th



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ari Hest returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Walter Trout



(NEWTON, NJ) -- Blues guitarist Walter Trout returns to the Garden State on Sunday, April 19, 2026 with a show at The Newton Theatre. Showtime is 7:00pm.



Borgata presents Switchfoot on March 28th



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents Switchfoot on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain for the alternative rock band.



Low Cut Connie Finds Hope in Youth Protest on "Little Freakers"



The Philadelphia-based rock 'n' roll artist Low Cut Connie released "Little Freakers," the second song to be released from his forthcoming protest album Livin in the USA that will be released on July 3 via Contender Records. The new single arrives alongside the announcement of a handful of full-band summer tour dates in Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers



by Bob Makin - published 2026-03-13

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Suicide Doors," a recent single by the Jersey Shore rockabilly trio Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Footman's Tale" from Jersey City-based Silver Heir's debut album, "Hindenburg Variations."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/19/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 17-23, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers








 

MORE NEWS

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- The iconic alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens return with the poignant and powerful track, "An Ending In Itself," produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Movements). Driven by unrelenting angst and gigantic melodies, this release marks the first single released with Rise Records since Feel, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.


"Unplugged Hearts - An Acoustic Alternative Collection"




State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash




The Lovin' Spoonful to Perform in Newton




PHOTOS from moe. at Ardmore Music Hall
March 6-7, 2026








 

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.


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




Split Level Concerts presents Joy Clark and Sug Daniels




Americana Women celebrates the Queens of Country and Folk at Kean University on March 21st









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