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RECAP: Lotus at Heuser Park 7/3/25



by Chris Paul - published 2025-07-07

On Thursday July, 3, 2025, Rising Sun Productions presented 3 bands, Texas-based, Ghost Note, California-based Circles Around the Sun, and Colorado/Pennsylvania-based Lotus.


The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience



(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.



"Every Note She Sings is Perfection!" Linda Eder LIVE! at Axelrod PAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-07-05

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Linda Eder at Axelrod Performing Arts Center on June 26, 2025.



The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-07-01

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Beach Boys in concert in Ocean City, NJ on June 23, 2025.



An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer



by Gary Wien - published 2025-06-29

When you talk about legendary music journalists in the Garden State, the list has to include Jim Testa. He founded a popular zine called Jersey Beat back in 1982 and has written for numerous publications over the years, His main job for the last few decades was at the Jersey Journal until it ceased publication in February.






"Pure Genius!" The 2025 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-29

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2025 Happy Together Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on June 21, 2025.



RECAP: Moe. at Count Basie Center for the Arts 6/21/25 as part of North to Shore Festival



by Chris Paul - published 2025-06-26

Chris Paul has photos and a recap of Moe. at Count Basie Center for the Arts 6/21/25 as part of North to Shore Festival.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. This show celebrates the legendary catalogue of Joni Mitchell's music with an 8-piece band and Emily's pitch perfect interpretation of Joni's unique vocals. Showtime is 8:00pm.



An interview with Troy Deckebach from Split Level Concerts



by Gary Wien - published 2025-06-23

After Split Level Concerts announced their lineup for the new season in May, we interviewed Mark Klemow who founded the series back in 2000. Originally a house concert series, it now brings great songwriters to the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Here's an interview with another member of the Split Levels Concerts team.



"Share the Love" with Darlene Love LIVE! at SOPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-21

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of SOPAC Celebrates: Share the Love featuring a performance by Darlene Love.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week:"We’re All Alone" by The Beagles with Joy

The Beagles with Joy have dropped their final single from "Soul on Fire (Love Songs For Grown Ups)," their forthcoming debut album on Stoned Squirrel Records.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/17/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 15-21, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/14/25








 

MORE NEWS

Julie Hoffman has photos and a recap of Thomas Rett at PNC Bank Arts Center supported by Dasha and Tucker Wetmore on July 10, 2025.


Makin Waves with Dean DeLeo: 'One More Satellite'




MPAC presents The Hit Men: The Ultimate Rock Concert on Thursday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jax Hollow on Saturday




Human Wheels (Mellencamp Tribute Band) to Perform at Drew University








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC




South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July




Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025









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