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Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Borgata Event Center presents SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani & Steve Vai with special guest Animals As Leaders on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm.


Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards



(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.



Starland Ballroom presents Sevendust on Saturday



(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- The Starland Ballroom presents Sevendust on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:00pm. The night also features performances by Snot and American Adrenalin.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Magical Mystery Doors on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors. They blend and layer the music of three legendary bands to create something new and unique for music fans everywhere.  Limited tickets remain.



Algonquin Arts Theatre presents "The Boss Bash" featuring The B-Street Band



(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre will host its annual fundraising event, "The Boss Bash," on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring two electrifying performances by The B-Street Band — the longest-running and most requested tribute to Bruce Springsteen in the country.






Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter on Saturday



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Alexis P Suter on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 7:30pm. Three-time Blues Music Award (BMA) nominee including the 'Koko Taylor' and Best Soul Blues Female Artist award categories, Alexis is an American blues, and soul blues singer-songwriter.



Brian Fallon Releases Two New Solo Songs



Brian Fallon has announced the premiere of two brand new tracks, "Not Bad For New Jersey" and "Better Before," both available everywhere now via his own Lesser Known Records.



Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th



(CAPE MAY POINT, NJ) -- On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy Nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis, will perform at The Cape May Point Arts and Science Center.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper



by Bob Makin - published 2026-05-15

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026



by Danny Coleman - published 2026-05-15

"I'm alright, very good thank you," began musician and author David Marx who has recently released a new book about the rock band XTC titled, "XTC: I Am The Audience" (Sorrento Books). 






 

COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 2-8, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 2-8, 2026 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/1/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bike in the Ocean" by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/28/2026








 

MORE NEWS

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has over the years, the festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away within a week of each other in June 2021.


Marc Ribler & Friends to perform Paul McCartney birthday tribute "When I'm 84" at Axelrod PAC




MPAC presents Straight No Chaser on June 26th




PHOTOS from 2026 Bobfest




Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


The Vogel presents Pete Yorn Solo Acoustic: 25th Anniversary of "musicforthemorningafter"




Concerts in the Studio presents Bastards of Fine Arts on June 5th




The Newton Theatre presents L.A. Guns on June 6th









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