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Strand Center for the Arts presents Chicago 9 – The Ultimate Tribute to Chicago



(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The iconic horns, unforgettable melodies, and powerful rhythms of Chicago come alive on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm, as Chicago 9 – Tribute to Chicago takes the stage at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. They are widely recognized as the premier Chicago tribute band in the country.


All-Bluegrass, All Night: Live at Albert Music Hall on July 12th



​​​​​​​(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Albert Music Hall will present an evening dedicated entirely to Bluegrass music. The event begins at 6:00pm and features six live performances, each offering a 30-minute set, showcasing both new and returning acts.



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.



Reese Van Riper Releases Grit-Soaked EP "The American Dream" - A Swamp-Rock Wake-Up Call



New Jersey's high priests of swamp rock, Reese Van Riper, return with The American Dream, a five-song fever dream that drags the myth of Americana through a backwoods dive bar and leaves it bleeding on the floor. The new EP is a tongue-in-cheek, gut-punching journey through Middle America's darkest corners — equal parts patriotic nightmare and protest hymn. Appropriately, the EP was released on July 4th.






"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.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Golden Cage" by Cranston Dean



by Bob Makin - published 2025-07-04

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Golden Cage," the latest single from Cranston Dean.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...7/3/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-07-03

"Absolutely! It is a tribute to him but it is not a tribute band," began Bon Scott "79th Birthday Tribute" organizer John Jackson as he discussed this year's event, past history and more. "What we're trying to do is model this off like what the "Experience Hendrix" folks do with their "Red House" tour where they've got several guitar players that come and do various Jimi Hendrix songs but there is not one person who is being Jimi Hendrix. So, last year we had 16, this year we have about a dozen different singers who are all going to do one or two songs; their favorites. So, it's more of a celebration and that's why we do it on his birthday rather than like a tribute gig the way people have come to know them. Hopefully we'll do him justice, it will be hot, it will be loud but it will be fun, I promise."



The Newton Theatre presents Tonight's the Night - a tribute to Rod Stewart



(NEWTON, NJ) -- Tonight's the Night - a tribute band that celebrates the music of Rod Stewart - will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.



Hoboken's Sinatra Park to Host Concert by Freedy Johnson and Karyn Kuhl and the Gang



(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Local events organizer, Geri Fallo, who retired last year, is inviting you to celebrate with her, as she embraces new and exciting endeavors. Come enjoy a free evening of music in Hoboken's Sinatra Park (525 Sinatra Drive) on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The evening is presented by Mayor Ravi Bhalla, The Hoboken Division of Cultural Affairs, and Geri Fallo. The event is free, and music starts at 6:30pm. Come early for the best seating.






 

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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