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The Jacksons LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central2 - published 2026-03-02

Spotlight Central has a recap of The Jacksons at bergenPAC on February 21, 2026.


New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind



by Glen Langmaack - published 2026-03-01

​​​​​​​Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions)  recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards. We caught up with Erickson to talk about creativity as identity, works old and new, and collaborating with your younger self.



Irish Music and Dance Returns to Albert Music Hall on March 7th



(WARETOWN, NJ) -- The sounds and spirit of Ireland will fill Albert Music Hall on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the historic Pinelands venue presents its annual Irish Show, an evening of live music, dance, and community celebration inspired by the traditions of the Emerald Isle.



Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines on March 21st



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines in a co-headlining show on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely



by Bob Makin - published 2026-02-27

Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.






Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour



by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2026-02-26

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented friends catch up. A somewhat talkative fly, but a fly nonetheless.



Rutgers Launches Partnership with Carnegie Hall



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University and Carnegie Hall have signed an agreement designating Rutgers as an official partner for Carnegie Hall's Well-Being Concerts. This initiative, established by Carnegie Hall in 2023, integrates world-class musical performance with evidence-informed practices designed to support health, reflection, and social connection.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026



by Danny Coleman - published 2026-02-26

"Yes, we have Rob Johnson who is Ginger Baker's sister's grandson so it's kind of Ginger's great nephew which is really confusing to me so, I always just think of it as Ginger's sister's grandson," laughed Malcolm Bruce as he elaborated on several area shows, the future of The Sons of Cream and his philosophical outlook on today's culture environment. 



Blues Traveler Expands 2026 Tour



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock band Blues Traveler are expanding their 2026 touring slate with a new run of headline dates, adding to a banner year that features festival appearances like Bonnaroo and a continuation of their iconic annual Fourth of July show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre — where this year they'll be joined by special guests Better Than Ezra and The Record Company. Collectively, these performances reaffirm the band's enduring dominance as a formidable force on the live music circuit. The tour comes to Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and New York City in August.



"With Love from Linda" Linda Eder LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-02-25

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a special performance by Linda Eder on Valentine's Day 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown.






 

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Suicide Doors" by Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Suicide Doors," a recent single by the Jersey Shore rockabilly trio Billy Penn & the Inside Drivers.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/12/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 10-16, 2026




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26








 

MORE NEWS

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Ari Hest returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


The Newton Theatre presents Walter Trout




Borgata presents Switchfoot on March 28th




Low Cut Connie Finds Hope in Youth Protest on "Little Freakers"




Get the Led Out to Perform Three Nights at Scottish Rite Auditorium








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour




Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Billy Walton Band on Sunday




Kean Stage presents Candlelight Celtic on Sunday









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