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The Burt Bacharach Songbook with Todd Rundgren LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-04-17

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of What the World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live at bergenPAC on April 11, 2025.


Peter Frampton LIVE! at State Theatre New Jersey



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-04-16

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Peter Frampton at State Theatre New Jersey on April 7, 2025.



Stoned Soul Picnic LIVE! at the Grunin Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-04-14

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Stoned Soul Picnic at the Grunin Center for the Arts.



Kurt Elling LIVE! at SOPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-04-11

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Kurt Elling Celebrates Weather Report at SOPAC on April 3, 2025.



bergenPAC presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour



(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Ben Folds & A Piano Tour on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00pm. Ben Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, and numerous collaborative records.






Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones



(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. This concert was rescheduled from October 12th and tickets for that date will be valid.



The Songs That Made Me: My Personal Hall of Fame



by Gary Wien - published 2025-02-20

The cliché is that people often think the best music of their life came out when they were a teenager and they sort of tune out new songs as they get older. I never really agreed with that idea and wanted to put it to the test. What are the songs that mean the most to me throughout my life? The ones you hear the chorus as soon as you see the title? When did they come out? And did I ever stop listening to new music?



Bell Theater brings the music of CSNY, David Bowie and Woodstock in Classic Rock Spring Concert Series



(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Bell Theater at Bell Works is pleased to present three classic rock concerts, bringing a little musical heat to the cold spring months. Whether it’s the memorable melodies, nostalgia for a misspent youth or solidarity with the social and cultural movements of the time, all agree that the music of the '60s,'70s, and '80s was pretty good! The tunes of the past are presented at Bell Theater by some of the most exciting local musicians, bringing today's energy to yesterday's classics.



Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. ​​​​​​​Donna the Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and audiences. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda



(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This is a WXPN Welcomes event. Showtime is 7:30pm.






 

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "In the Congo" by The Bongos

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "In the Congo," a live version of which will be released May 23 on "The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985" on CD only on JEM Records.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/8/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 6-12, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Blessing" by Brielle Brown








 

MORE NEWS

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Downtown presents its signature event, Under Cover Music Fest, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm.  The event takes place at the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street). It features eight cover bands, a beer garden, and food vendors. Admission is free.


The Adelphi Orchestra Announces Winners of 21st Anniversary Young Artist Competition




Ferocious Designs releases "Off You Pop!" EP




Newton Theatre presents An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor




Jackson Pines and Heavy Mouth to Play Low Dive in Asbury Park on Friday








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents the all-star trio of Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda, performing on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. This is a WXPN Welcomes event. Showtime is 7:30pm.


The Vogel presents Carbon Leaf




Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo




Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz featuring The THE BAND Band









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