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"The Boardwalk Sessions" Aims to Change How Independent Artists are Supported at the Jersey Shore



(TINTON FALLS, NJ) -- Loudly Inclusive Media Collective will present The Boardwalk Sessions, a free, two-night live music showcase on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 5:00pm–10:00pm at Twin Lights Brewing in Tinton Falls. More than just a concert series, The Boardwalk Sessions was created to celebrate original music while demonstrating a different model for supporting independent artists: one built on fair compensation, authentic community, and meaningful opportunities to connect with audiences.


WBJB's Songwriters on the Beach series presents Nicole Atkins on August 27th



(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- WBJB's Songwriters on the Beach presents Nicole Atkins on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 7:00pm. Cory Blair will open the night. The free outdoor concert takes place at the Newark Avenue Beach in Bradley Beach. ** The show was rescheduled from July 16th due to the Air Quality Alert issued across New Jersey.



Todd Rundgren to perform shows in Englewood, Ocean City, and Red Bank in August



(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Legendary producer/songwriter/guitarist Todd Rundgren is bringing his 2026 Damned If I Do Tour to the Garden Sate in August. He's got shows at bergenPAC in Englewood on August 8th; Ocean City Music Pier on August 11th; and Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on August 12th.



Count Basie Center Inducts Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson of The B-52s and Dramarama onto Walk of Fame



(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts added two more honorees to its Walk of Fame on Friday, July 10, 2026, inducting Fred Schneider and Kate Pierson of The B-52s and Dramarama during a special ceremony outside the historic venue in Red Bank.



The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-07-11

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus performing at PNC Bank Arts Center on July 1, 2026.






New Jersey's Deardarkhead releases 'The Pendulum Swings', their first album in 26 years



New Jersey alternative rock outfit Deardarkhead have released 'The Pendulum Swings', their first album in 25 years and the second full-length record released via their own imprint Fertile Crescent Records. These ten tracks capture an ever-evolving band, refining their voice through texture, atmosphere, and emotional momentum.



Progressive Rock Ensemble Jane Getter Premonition Releases New Album "Transmogrify"



Transmogrify, the bold new album from Jane Getter Premonition, arrives on July 10, 2026 on 7D Media. At once a mirror and a metamorphosis, Transmogrify is a record about change — personal, political, and musical — rendered through the lens of progressive rock at its most exploratory and emotionally alive.



Theo Bleak Releases Reimagined Cover of "We Will Not Be Lovers" by The Waterboys



Acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Theo Bleak returns with a striking new cover of "We Will Not Be Lovers," originally recorded by The Waterboys. The recording transforms the beloved song through Theo Bleak's unmistakable lens--melding cinematic melancholy, intimate vocals, and atmospheric production into a deeply personal interpretation.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities



by Bob Makin - published 2026-07-10

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the latest video from the North Jersey dynamic duo Tiny Cities.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/09/2026



by Danny Coleman - published 2026-07-09

"Very well; and you? We're hoping you can come to The Lizzie Rose on Friday July 31; come as our guest, come enjoy the racket, it's a wonderful room to play," laughed the always jovial Conrad Warre of the Boston based blues/rock band Bees Deluxe as he discussed that upcoming Tuckerton show, their stop at Jamey's House of Music, their upcoming new record, the International Blues Challenge and more.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A Light To Come Home To" by Lisa Bouchelle

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "A Light To Come Home To" by Jersey roots rocker Lisa Bouchelle featuring Americana legends Amanda Shires and Larry Campbell.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/16/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 14-20, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities








 

MORE NEWS

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Mei Semones in the Berlind Theatre on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. Drawing on her background in jazz guitar and her Japanese heritage, she blends inventive harmonies, intricate rhythms, and bilingual lyricism into a sound that is both intimate and exploratory.


The Newton Theatre presents Supernova: A Tribute to Oasis on August 15th




bergenPAC presents Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour




Strand Center for the Arts presents Lover Taylor - Tribute to Taylor Swift on Friday




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/20/26








 

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.


2026-27 Season Preview: Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center




MPAC's Summer 2026 Preview




West Windsor Arts Announces 2026 Summer Music and More Series









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