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Killer Queen to Perform at Scottish Rite Auditorium



(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Killer Queen, the award-winning UK-based Queen Tribute featuring the incredible Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury, will perform at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The group's ambitious twelve-week 2026 US Tour runs from April 16 to October 23. 


Jesse Malin's Story is Told in "Almost Grown"



New York rocker Jesse Malin's story is told in Almost Grown, a new book co-authored by Debra Devi. This literary memoir and coming-of-age story explores Jesse's boundless creativity and triumph over daunting challenges, both physical and emotional. The book will be released on April 7, 2026.



Looking for the Heart of Saturday Night? Eddie Skuller to bring the Ballads of Tom Waits to Hoboken



(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Jersey City based singer Eddie Skuller will perform a personal tribute to the songwriting of Tom Waits on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the 503 Social Club. Eddie returns for a night of classic Waits songs, interpreted by this skilled, masterful singer. A moving experience guaranteed!



Air Supply's "50th Anniversary Concert" LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-03-22

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Air Supply at bergenPAC on March 13, 2026.



Makin Waves with Renee Maskin and John Decker: Two Is Better Than One



by Bob Makin - published 2026-03-22

Filmmaker-videographer-photographer John Decker and singer-songwriter Renee Maskin are an Asbury Park entertainment power couple who've collaborated on two award-winning music videos to complement their heralded individual works. The couple recently won an Asbury Park Music Award for their 2023 clip for "Scrimshaw" from Renee's "Shimmer" LP. Both that vid and last year's "Wonderland" clip won the Makin Waves Video of the Year Award. "Wonderland" is a self-released single that followed last year's "Is It Real" album, her fourth since 2022 for her former label, Mint 400 Records.






Sleeping With Sirens releases "An Ending In Itself"



(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- The iconic alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens return with the poignant and powerful track, "An Ending In Itself," produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Movements). Driven by unrelenting angst and gigantic melodies, this release marks the first single released with Rise Records since Feel, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.



"Unplugged Hearts - An Acoustic Alternative Collection"



UAC Management unveils "Unplugged Hearts - An Acoustic Alternative Collection" a globally curated compilation that brings together artists from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden, united by one defining element - the power of music in its most stripped and honest form.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir



by Bob Makin - published 2026-03-20

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Footman's Tale" from Jersey City-based Silver Heir's debut album, "Hindenburg Variations."



State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective from his six decades of contributions to contemporary music.



The Lovin' Spoonful to Perform in Newton



(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Lovin' Spoonful will perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. They were America's answer to the Beatles! The band, led by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first 7 singles soaring onto Billboard's top-10 charts virtually overnight.






 

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/23/26

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 Pillowinde, Indeyevid, Quality Living, Sally Draper, Steam Enginess, and DIANA. Plus a look back at "Pinkerton's Assorted Colours" by The Anderson Council.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/19/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 17-23, 2026








 

MORE NEWS

(LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- New Jersey Repertory Company's West End Arts presents An Evening of Elton John on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm in the West End Arts Center Auditorium. Broadway and cabaret's rising stars celebrate the legendary, Grammy-winning icon Elton John in an evening of his greatest hits.


Cryptid Records launches "Surviving the Music Industry" series




SOUP CAN Magazine to Celebrate Five Years With a Monumental Canniversary Event




Killer Queen to Perform at Scottish Rite Auditorium




Jesse Malin's Story is Told in "Almost Grown"








 

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.


West End Arts Center presents An Evening of Elton John




The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st




Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 26th









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