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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026



by Danny Coleman - published 2026-07-23

"Correct! I actually performed on The Totally Tubular Festival two years ago. I was playing solo that night and they asked me to come back, so I thought I'd do something a bit different and so I decided to reform my backing band from 1988, The Lost Toy People. The last show we played together was with Depeche Mode and OMD at the Rose Bowl for the legendary 101 Concert and the other night in Phoenix was our first show in 38 years; how about that?"


Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey



by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2026-07-23

Today's guest is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and one of the most influential guitarists of all-time.



Shemekia Copeland LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-07-23

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shemekia Copeland performing on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on July 15, 2026.



Founding Member of The Hooters, Eric Bazilian, Releases First Single in a Series of New Music



(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Originally penned for WXPN's Philly Anthems series, Eric Bazilian's newest song, "Better Times," is out now. The founding member of The Hooters will be releasing a series of new music this year with this as the first single and was featured in Twangville's Why It Matters series to discuss eating well on the road, his first gig in his hometown, and how inflation has impacted touring. "We know how fortunate we are. We worked a long time to get here, and we never take it for granted."



Art, Poetry, and Conversation Unite at Monmouth Museum at Dunellen



(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- Jo-El Lopez will present a special edition of Art in Conversation on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Monmouth Museum at Dunellen (266 North Avenue) in Dunellen. The free public event will feature an engaging artist talk by acclaimed abstract artist Bryant Small, followed by original spoken-word performances inspired by his artwork.






Makin Waves with Brian Erickson & Bill Lambusta: Talking About The Extensions, 'The Great Album Podcast' & More



by Bob Makin - published 2026-07-22

Singer-songwriter Brian Erickson, left, of The Extensions, and guitarist Bill Lambusta of We're Ghosts Now and Fake Pockets, relaunched their popular "The Great Albums Podcast" in June after a seven-year hiatus following a six-year run.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 21-27, 2026



Here is a look at shows taking place from July 21-27, 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.



The Levoy Theatre presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on September 22nd



(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Wednesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00pm. This year marked 33 years since the band arrived on the music scene.



The Stone Pony presents John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band on August 1st



(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band return to The Stone Pony on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The band has been delivering their patented good time rock 'n' roll for more then 50 years now. This is an all ages show; doors are at 6:30pm.



Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Vegas Country Show



(HAMPTON, NJ) -- Hunterdon Hills Playhouse presents Vegas Country Show August 21-23, 2026. Get ready for a night of country hits, high energy, and pure star power as Vegas Country brings the music of Shania Twain and Tim McGraw to life.






 

COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/10/2026

"I'm very good, how are you doing?" Laughed John Ondrasik also known as Five for Fighting as his Five for Fighting String Quartet Tour readies to come to New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with multiple shows beginning September 20 in Newton, NJ at the Newton Theatre.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 9-15, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Long Live the Low" by Sean Kiely




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/03/2026








 

MORE NEWS

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Orchard Park by David Burke presents some high-quality original blues when respected New Jersey-based bluesman James 'JB' Barnes and his BBD Rhythm & Blues Band perform there in concert on Friday, September 25, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is free.


MPAC presents Cheap Trick: All Washed Up Tour on September 19th




Broadway star Jessica Vosk kicks off MPAC's 32nd Season on September 18th




Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday




Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Celtic Thunder on Sunday








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) --   Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm in Ovation Hall. The pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers bring their Legacy tour to Atlantic City.


Music Box at the Borgata presents Justin Hayward on Friday




The Williams Center hosts Spirit of 76 Expo on Saturday




Strand Theater presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday









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