Showing music results: From 4 to 14

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

by Danny Coleman - published 2026-04-23
April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 

---

Lenny Kaye Announces Debut Solo Album "Goin' Local"

Lenny Kaye has announced his debut solo record, Goin' Local out July 17, 2026 via Yep Roc Records. At 79, the bonafide punk pioneer and "godfather of garage rock" (NPR Music) steps forward with a deeply personal collection written over the course of many years - piecing together a lifetime of experiences and expansive musical language to find his truest voice.

---

Union County Students Earn Top Honors at International Music Festival; Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center

(BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Six piano students from the Wharton Performing Arts School (PAS) have earned top honors at the 2026 Golden Key Music Festival, an international competition that provides young musicians the opportunity to perform on some of the world's most prestigious stages. All six students study under faculty member Margarita Sturman.

---

Lost Romance Announces Intimate U.K. Solo Acoustic Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt/punk outfit Lost Romance is set to cross the Atlantic this spring for a special run of stripped-down, solo acoustic performances across the United Kingdom. Taking place May 14–19, 2026, the tour offers fans a rare chance to experience the band's music in its most raw and personal form.

---

Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Music Revisited'

by Bob Makin - published 2026-04-23
Bob Makin takes a deep dive into the world of Jackson Pines and music of the Pine Barrens with this interview of Joe Makoviecki.

---

---

Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers will begin a twenty-eight city U.S. tour on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Tickets range from $53-$85. Showtime is 7:30pm.

---

The Newton Theatre presents Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years Tour"

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years Tour" with Marco Mendoza, and Vinnie Moore on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 8:00pm.

---

Split Level Concerts presents Kim Richey, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, at Jersey Shore Arts Center on May 16th

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Grammy nominee Kim Richey will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local songstress Sharon Lasher will open the show. The show marks the finale of this season's Split Level Concerts Series, which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.

---

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

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 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.

---

Zebra Pen presents 3rd Annual Songwriting Sweepstakes celebrating the path to self expression

(EDISON, NJ) -- /CNW/ - Zebra Pen Corp. a leading innovator in writing instruments, presents its #PathToSelfExpression Songwriting Sweepstakes for 2026. Entering its third year, the national sweepstakes continues to celebrate creativity, storytelling, and the power of written words by inviting songwriters to showcase their original lyrics for a chance to win a $5,000 USD cash prize, and supply of Zebra Pen products to fuel their creative journey. The sweepstakes runs until May 8, 2026.

---

---