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Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'The Passenger'



by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-15

Best known as a world-touring musician, Jersey legend James Mastro shares images from his travels with a unique perspective in "The Passenger." The photography exhibit has an opening reception on Oct. 16 and is on display through Nov. 23 at 503 Social Club, a visual and performing arts space James founded in Hoboken.


The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC



(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.



An Afternoon of Music and Memories LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-10-08

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Afternoon of Music and Memories starring Bob Miranda and the Happenings, Vito Picone and the Elegants, and John Scupelliti and the Reactions at the PNC Bank Arts Center on September 29, 2025.



Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.



The Bronx Wanderers LIVE! at the Grunin Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-10-07

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Bronx Wanderers at Grunin Center for the Arts on September 28, 2025.






Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ronnie Baker Brooks



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.



Styx LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-10-03

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Styx at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on September 25, 2025.



Makin Waves with Arlan Feiles: 'Peace Now!'



by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-01

A winner of several Makin Waves and other awards, including Best Music Video at the recent Mesa International Film Festival, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-producer and multi-instrumentalist Arlan Feiles has more than lived up to the potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer Tom Dowd saw in him as he helmed what was intended to be his major label debut for Island Records. Instead, Arlan has produced and released six critically acclaimed albums on his own notpop records, including his latest and most challenging LP, "Diaspora," a chronicle of the hardships the Jewish community has had to endure. Like many of its predecessors, "Diaspora" landed on the Euro Americana Charts, reaching No. 5. That industry-oriented chart has been a boon to Arlan's career overseas, as has Netherlands-based booking agent Lucky Dice Music, which annually lands him shows also in Belgium and Germany, where the Holocaust-reflective "Diaspora" has been an inspiration.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Laura Cantrell will open the night. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.



Makin Waves with East Clay Ave: Carteret Battle of the Bands winner



by Bob Makin - published 2025-09-30

Bob Makin talks with the Roselle Park-based R&B/funk band East Clay Ave who won the 2025 Carteret Battle of the Bands on September 20, 2025. Their prize was $1,500 from Carteret Business Partnership and six hours of recording time at Rahway's Carriage City, where they happened to have recorded their first two singles as a band called Dreamscape.






 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 28 to November 3, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 28 to November 3, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.




​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Lie Fight (The Truth)" by Dinosaur Stampede




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/23/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2025








 

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(MADISON, NJ) -- Looking for something beyond the usual holiday fare? Skip the carolers and cookie-cutter concerts—on Sunday, December 14, 2025, The Concert Hall at Drew University transforms into a powerhouse of festive rock. One stage, one unforgettable night: Tommy Scro's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy and Human Wheels, led by Rob Santa, unite for a double-header tribute to two American rock legends. Showtime is 6:00pm.


Music and Myth Come Alive at Albert Music Hall's Jersey Devil Show




Remember Jones to present 50th Anniversary Celebration of Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life"




Split Level Concerts presents James Maddock with special guest Jackson Pines




Richard Marx Announces New Album "After Hours"








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.


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




Andy Bell (of Erasure) to Tour North America, including shows in NYC and Red Bank




Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents John Fogerty









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