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The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Steve Hackett



(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Steve Hackett October 17-18, 2025. is new show celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, and Steve Hackett includes a selection of highlights from this iconic Genesis album.


Styx LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-10-03

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Styx at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on September 25, 2025.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Reverb Pedal" by San Tropez



by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-03

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Reverb Pedal," the final of three singles from "Museum of Modern History," the brand new Mint 400 Records sophomore album from Highland Park-based San Tropez.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/2/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-10-02

"I'm in Stockholm, I'll be stateside in a couple of weeks, I've been here pretty much since the beginning of the year. I don't own a place anywhere, I'm pretty much a straight up nomad these days. I did a couple of European tours earlier in the year, I've done a little bit of holidaying over here and I've just kind of been hanging out until my European visitor visa has run out. So, now it's time to go back to the States and do some touring over there."



Hard Rock presents Stevie Van Zandt's Party at the Pony



(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, founder of the innovative music education program TeachRock, will host Hard Rock Presents Stevie Van Zandt's Party at the Pony, a special benefit event at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 6:00pm. The event will include the presentation of the TeachRock Star Teacher Award to Asbury Park public school teacher Casey Miles, recognition of Spring-Nuts founders Julie and Howie Chazanoff, and a celebration of the birthdays of Stevie Van Zandt and his wife, Maureen.






Makin Waves with Arlan Feiles: 'Peace Now!'



by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-01

A winner of several Makin Waves and other awards, including Best Music Video at the recent Mesa International Film Festival, Jersey Shore singer-songwriter-producer and multi-instrumentalist Arlan Feiles has more than lived up to the potential Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer Tom Dowd saw in him as he helmed what was intended to be his major label debut for Island Records. Instead, Arlan has produced and released six critically acclaimed albums on his own notpop records, including his latest and most challenging LP, "Diaspora," a chronicle of the hardships the Jewish community has had to endure. Like many of its predecessors, "Diaspora" landed on the Euro Americana Charts, reaching No. 5. That industry-oriented chart has been a boon to Arlan's career overseas, as has Netherlands-based booking agent Lucky Dice Music, which annually lands him shows also in Belgium and Germany, where the Holocaust-reflective "Diaspora" has been an inspiration.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 30 to October 6, 2025



Here is a look at shows taking place from September 30 to October 6, 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.



The 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival to Take Place October 11th



(MONROEVILLE, NJ) -- The 7th Annual Bluegrass Festival sponsored by Pine Tavern Distillery will take place at Hidden Pond Farm on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from noon to 7:00pm. The lineup includes Justin Trawick and the Common Good, River Bones Band, and Jason Ager & the Golden Eagles.



The Vogel presents Thomas Dolby



(RED BANK, NJ) -- Tickets are going quickly for Thomas Dolby at The Vogel on Monday, October 27, 2025. Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Showtime is 7:30pm.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Laura Cantrell will open the night. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.






 

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When It Rains" by James Deely

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "When It Rains," the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/9/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 7-13, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 10/6/25








 

MORE NEWS

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Phil Vassar - 25 Years of Paradise on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. He's celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breakout hit "Just Another Day in Paradise" with this tour.


The Landis presents Live Wire - The Ultimate AC/DC Experience




Tyshawn Sorey Quartet to Perform at William Paterson University




The Newton Theatre presents Sister Hazel




Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Tony Tedesco & Friends at Belmar Arts Center

(BELMAR, NJ) -- "Are you going to write about the show?" I was asked at the Belmar Arts Center. To be honest, I hadn’t gone to the show planning to write about it. The show was billed as "Tony Tedesco & Friends" and featured Tony with Keith Monacchio and Lou Montesano - three guys you might have been able to see each week at The Saint 20 years ago.


The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows




The Marquee Club in the Spotlight Cabaret at bergenPAC




New Jersey Film Festival Cold Weather Company Interview









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