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The Landis presents Live Wire - The Ultimate AC/DC Experience



(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis presents Live Wire - The Ultimate AC/DC Experience on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band emulates the pure essence, power, and electricity of what an AC/DC show is all about and has proven to audiences time and time again that you can't stop rock 'n roll.


The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel



(NEWTON, NJ) -- Sister Hazel comes to the Newton Performing Arts Center on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band from Gainesville, FL, is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called "one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years" by Performing Songwriter Magazine.



Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:00pm. "1964" focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a LIVE audience. The Beatles toured the world in the early 1960's, but now only a precious few remain who actually saw them LIVE. Who actually felt the "mania" that brought them to world acclaim.



Tropicana Atlantic City presents Hairball: The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tropicana Atlantic City presents Hairball: The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. Las Vegas meets Arena Rock! Over the past 25 years, Hairball has evolved into an explosive national touring act.



McCarter Theatre presents mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile



(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Acclaimed Grammy Award–winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, will bring his genre-defying brilliance to McCarter Theatre on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm.






State Theatre New Jersey presents 38 Special – 50 Year Legacy Tour



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents 38 Special – 50 Year Legacy Tour on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:30pm. Celebrating 50 years together, 20 million albums sold, and more than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock, stacked high with hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You," "If I'd Been The One," "Back Where You Belong," and "Second Chance." Opening the night is singer-songwriter Steven Keene.



YOUNG MP, Young Rapper From Edgewater Releases Debut EP



YOUNG MP, a ten-year-old rapper from Edgewater, New Jersey, has released his debut, the 'Young and Talented EP,' on October 10, 2025 with a music video for the single 'The Ghost'. The EP explores the realities and imaginative worlds of a child on the brink of adolescence.



Ska-Punk Trio Joker's Republic releases new album "The Hand You've Been Dealt" via Punkerton Records



(ESSEX COUNTY, NJ) -- New Jersey ska-punk power trio Joker's Republic have released their new album, The Hand You’ve Been Dealt, out now via Punkerton Records. Produced by Roger Lima (Less Than Jake / Rehasher) and mixed/mastered by Grammy-nominated engineer Eric Taft, the record delivers a high-energy blend of ska, punk, and melodic grit across twelve tracks that tackle loss, politics, mental health, and identity — all with the band's trademark humor and heart.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When It Rains" by James Deely



by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-10

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "When It Rains," the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/9/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-10-09

"We're based out of New York City and as soon as I graduated college I took off and moved there and never looked back because I knew I really wanted to give this a shot." 






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Pumpkin Man" by Greg Amici

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Pumpkin Man," the opening track of Jersey singer-songwriter Greg Amici's new album "Tragicomic."




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/16/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 16-20, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When It Rains" by James Deely








 

MORE NEWS

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, "Starry Starry Night" – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.


Blues-Rock Trio Twisted Livin' to Make Anchor Rock Club Debut




Pop-Up Record and CD Sale this weekend to Benefit Families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas




Makin Waves with The Cowsills: 'Musical Family'




Cousin Brucie Presents The Rascals LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Tony Tedesco & Friends at Belmar Arts Center

(BELMAR, NJ) -- "Are you going to write about the show?" I was asked at the Belmar Arts Center. To be honest, I hadn’t gone to the show planning to write about it. The show was billed as "Tony Tedesco & Friends" and featured Tony with Keith Monacchio and Lou Montesano - three guys you might have been able to see each week at The Saint 20 years ago.


The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows




The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC




New Jersey Film Festival Cold Weather Company Interview









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