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Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café: Under the Western Sky



(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café: Under the Western Sky on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Saddle up for a great night of music featuring Shotgun Bill Anania, Rick Dill, and Christian Beach. The event is FREE (with a suggested donation of $5).


The Band Perry LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-01-19

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Band Perry at bergenPAC on January 11, 2026.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/19/26



by Lazlo - published 2026-01-19

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 Tiny Cities, The Melancholy Kings, Jay Ingstrup, Bamberdost, furiousBall, Evil6, Steam Enginess, Jason Didner and the Drive, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Bruce Tunkel. Plus a look back at "M.L. King" by Jon Caspi.



Helen O'Shea Shares Rendition of "Lost" by The Cranberries, Honouring Dolores O'Riordan



Limerick-born, New-Jersey based roots artist Helen O'Shea released her latest single "Lost" to honor Dolores O'Riordan (The Cranberries) on the 8th anniversary of her passing on January 15th.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Light the Room" by The Extensions



by Bob Makin - published 2026-01-16

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Light the Room," the latest single from Asbury Park-based The Extensions.






Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/15/2026



by Danny Coleman - published 2026-01-15

"I'm doing fantabulous today. I'm from Berlin, Maryland, it's a very small town, one street light, lots of cops and everyone knows each other," chuckled young singer-songwriter Callum who will be making the trip up from the Terrapin state for two February shows, the first of which is at Flounder Brewing in Hillsborough, NJ and the second on February 22 at John & Peter's in New Hope, PA as part of Mike Montrey's Songwriter Showcase.



BBD Rhythm & Blues Band are 'Keeping the Blues Alive'



(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- People Get Ready for the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' 2026 Tour, featuring the BBD Rhythm & Blues Band. They have two shows in January - Sammy D's Bar Wine & Spirits in Old Bridge on Saturday, January 24th and Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, January 30, 2026. Additional shows run throughout February.



An Interview with Zalerno about "Mythic Romance"



by Glen Langmaack - published 2026-01-14

Zalerno’s debut EP Mythic Romance doesn't feel like the opening statement of a band finding its footing so much as a snapshot of instinct already in motion, led by 17-year-old songwriter Griffin Salerno and grounded by his creative partnership with 19-year-old Joaquin Narucki.



The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st



(NEWTON, NJ) -- Better Than Ezra will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. For over 35 years, the alt-rock icons have maintained a direct line to the unbridled joy of making music, endlessly dreaming up songs with an uncanny power to linger forever in the listener's heart.



Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona at State Theatre on January 23rd



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents, present Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:00pm.






 

COLUMNS


BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/2/26

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 Evil6, Fairmont, Loose Panic, and Miracleworker. Plus a look back at "Syd Barrett" by Dipsomaniacs.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Love & Affection" by Joe Boris




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/29/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 27 to February 2, 2026








 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Philadelphia singer-songwriter Tim Hause on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 7:30pm. Mindful Melodies will open the night.


Split Level Concerts presents Shannon McNally with her band; Arlan Feiles to Open




The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th




State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026




Starland Ballroom presents Cheap Trick on March 20th








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Newton Theatre presents Dar Williams

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dar Williams comes to The Newton Theatre on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:00pm. She's touring in support of her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway, which was released in September 2025.


Stone Pony presents The Ocean Avenue Ramble with Jackson Pines and Ocean Avenue Stompers




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Tim Hause on Friday




Women in the Arts Series to debut at Anchor Rock Club for Its Fourth Installment









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