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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.



MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music



(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Coinciding with the United States' upcoming semiquincentennial, Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music, produced by Eli Wolf, comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.



Cherish the Ladies LIVE! at the Grunin Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-03-09

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Cherish the Ladies at Grunin Center for the Arts on February 27, 2026.






Carteret PAC presents Jo Dee Messina



(CARTERET, NJ) -- Chart-topping country music icon Jo Dee Messina will perform at The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Friday, June 12, 2026. Messina is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog including nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys. Showtime is 8:000pm.



The Jacksons LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central2 - published 2026-03-02

Spotlight Central has a recap of The Jacksons at bergenPAC on February 21, 2026.



New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind



by Glen Langmaack - published 2026-03-01

​​​​​​​Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions)  recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards. We caught up with Erickson to talk about creativity as identity, works old and new, and collaborating with your younger self.



"With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-02-25

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.



CarteretPAC presents W.A.S.P. with "1984 to Headless" Tour



(CARTERET, NJ) -- W.A.S.P. brings its "1984 To Headless" Fall North American Tour to the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band will pay tribute to their 1st Four Albums... Live! The lineup includes Special Guest KK's Priest.






 

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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

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 6:00pm, SOUP CAN Magazine will mark five years of magazine magic byhosting its annual "Canniversary" with a night engineered to feel like a main‑stage, stadium‑level celebration of the community that built it. Wild Air Beerworks will host the event, but the scale of the evening reaches far beyond the venue — this is a full‑force thank‑you to the readers, performers, and neighbors who transformed Soup Can from a DIY idea into one of New Jersey's most vibrant creative movements. In a show of collective power, the Canniversary aims to break their standing record of food donations by gathering over 1,100 pounds in a single night, all to benefit Mercy Center of Asbury Park.


Killer Queen to Perform at Scottish Rite Auditorium




Jesse Malin's Story is Told in "Almost Grown"




Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night? Eddie Skuller to bring the Ballads of Tom Waits to Hoboken




Air Supply's "50th Anniversary Concert" LIVE! at bergenPAC








 

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.


The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st




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




McCarter Theatre presents Lucius - A History Worth Repeating









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