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State Theatre presents Graham Nash in April



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11 at 8:00pm. Graham Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective of his six decades of contributions to contemporary music. Tickets start at $47.


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 18-24, 2025



Here is a look at shows taking place from November 18-24, 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



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Stanley Jordan & Friends with Kenwood Dennard on Friday



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Stanley Jordan & Friends with Kenwood Dennard on Friday, November 21, 2025. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm. ECLIPSE opens the night.



Christine Radlmann of Southpaw Named 2025 Modern Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards



(NASHVILLE, TN) -- Christine Radlmann, lead vocalist of the award-winning country band Southpaw, has been named the 2025 Modern Female Country Vocalist of the Year at the Josie Music Awards, held November 2nd at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee—the revered seat of country music.



Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd Announce Double Trouble Double Vision Tour; Includes Shows in Holmdel and Camden



(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Foreigner and Lynyrd Skynyrd have announced 19 co-headline appearances across North America confirmed for Summer, 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour, the tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The tour returns to New Jersey with a stop at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Thursday, August 20, 2026.






The Soul of Burt Bacharach LIVE! at Kean Stage



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-11-17

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Soul of Burt Bacharach orchestra led by musician Mike Griot at Enlow Recital Hall in Hillside on November 8, 2025.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 11/17/25



by Lazlo - published 2025-11-17

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Sophia P, Friction 57, Mourning Coffee, Shaved Ice, and Boogie Down Apocalypse. Plus a look back at "You Can't Take My Coquito Away!" by Aquino.



Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo with Caroline Cotter



(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo with Caroline Cotter on November 21, 2025 at Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. Showtime is 7:30pm.



An Interview with Juliana Frangella about her album "Fantastic Funeral"



by Gary Wien - published 2025-11-15

The first time I saw Juliana Frangella perform on stage she was opening for a Mike Montrey record release show at the Belmar Arts Center. I loved the way she looked like the girl next door, but sang lyrics that were completely unexpected. It was clear there was more to this artist beneath the surface. She's been releasing singles from her upcoming album, Fantastic Funeral, which has a rock side and a folk side, and I reached out to her to learn more.



The Philly Specials are Dreaming Of A White Christmas



(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Malata, team up as they present a music video for the very first song they recorded in 2022, "White Christmas." In the spirit of the season, The Philly Specials worked with local creators, Big Howl and Carol Cleveland Sings to create a magical, snow filled scene, where players and puppets alike celebrate the holiday season with singing, dancing, and even a snowball fight.






 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 2-8, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 2-8, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 25 to December 1, 2025








 

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(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- For over 20 years, WXPN (88.5 FM Philadelphia), the nationally-recognized leader in Triple A Radio, has crowdsourced and broadcast 885-song countdown lists, making it one of the most ambitious and longstanding programming events across the entire medium. Last year, they broadcast the "885 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century" which was preceded by 2023's "885 Greatest Songs by Women." On December 4, 2025 at 8:00am ET they will kick off the "885 Greatest Cover Songs," counting down the covers that flip the script, turn a classic inside out, or breathe new life into a tune you thought you knew best.


The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience




MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday




New Jersey's Charlie Puth to Perform the National Anthem at the Super Bowl








 

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MPAC presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents LeAnn Rimes: Greatest Hits Christmas Tour on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:30pm. The international multi-platinum selling superstar has won two Grammy® Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, two World Music Awards, three Academy of Country Music Awards, two Country Music Association Awards and one Dove Award.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach on Friday




Remembering Frank Sinatra: A Swellegant Celebration to Take Place in Avon




Human Nature presents "CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE" at Golden Nugget Atlantic City









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