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RECAP: Moe. at Count Basie Center for the Arts 6/21/25 as part of North to Shore Festival



by Chris Paul - published 2025-06-26

Chris Paul has photos and a recap of Moe. at Count Basie Center for the Arts 6/21/25 as part of North to Shore Festival.


Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam



(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Emily Grove's Joni Jam on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. This show celebrates the legendary catalogue of Joni Mitchell's music with an 8-piece band and Emily's pitch perfect interpretation of Joni's unique vocals. Showtime is 8:00pm.



An interview with Troy Deckebach from Split Level Concerts



by Gary Wien - published 2025-06-23

After Split Level Concerts announced their lineup for the new season in May, we interviewed Mark Klemow who founded the series back in 2000. Originally a house concert series, it now brings great songwriters to the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Here's an interview with another member of the Split Levels Concerts team.



State Theatre New Jersey presents Straight No Chaser - SUMMER: The 90's



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Straight No Chaser – SUMMER: The 90's Part 2 on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:30pm. Featuring their twist on 90s classics like Lisa Loeb's "Stay (I Missed You)," "Everybody" by Backstreet Boys, "Linger" from The Cranberries, and Santana's "Maria Maria," Straight No Chaser brings audiences of all ages back to a simpler time, one unafraid of bright neons, loud prints, and cool boy bands.
 



"Share the Love" with Darlene Love LIVE! at SOPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-21

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of SOPAC Celebrates: Share the Love featuring a performance by Darlene Love.






Twisted Livin' to return to Lizzie Rose Music Room in July and August



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Twisted Livin', New Jersey's emerging blues-rock contenders who continue their ascension to becoming one of the best new groups to emerge from the Jersey Shore, return "by popular demand" to one of the area's premiere music venues, Lizzie Rose Music Room, for two big shows: Saturday, July 5 (performing with Blues People) and then again on Thursday, August 7, when they'll headline the highly-regarded Tuckerton-based venue.



RECAP: String Cheese Incident at NJPAC on June 17th



by Chris Paul - published 2025-06-20

Chris Paul has photos and a recap of String Cheese Incident at NJPAC on June 17, 2025 as part of the North to Shore festival.



The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-18

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams at PNC Bank Arts Center on June 10, 2025.



Joan Osborne LIVE! at UCPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-15

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Joan Osborne performing an evening of Dylanology Live at UCPAC in Rahway.



Cousin Brucie Presents Tony Orlando LIVE! at PNC Bank Arts Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-13

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of a Garden State Arts Foundation 40th anniversary concert starring "Cousin Brucie", Tony Orlando, and Andy Kim on June 5, 2025.






 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 1-7, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 1-7, 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/30/25




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "My Place" by Des & the Swagmatics




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...6/26/25








 

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Formed in 1999, Toronto, Canada based trio The New Deal, is a pioneer in jam-based electronic music. The group was founded by remaining members Dan Kurtz (bass) and Jamie Shields (keys), along with Darren Shearer (drums) who left tND in 2011. Since its inception, tND has remained committed to its improvisational roots and has served as a model for other jamtronica bands bridging the gap between multiple music genres as well as the border between Canada and the United States.


Split Level Concerts at JSAC Announces Lineup of Opening Acts for its Second Season Beginning this Fall




Asbury Lanes presents There, There - A Tribute to Radiohead




The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier




bergenPAC presents Straight No Chaser - Summer: The 90's Part 2








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Sounds of a Summer Night: Music, Nature, and Community in Concert at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to Reeves-Reed Arboretum and celebrate summer with their 2025 concert series, Sounds of a Summer Night! All performances will be held on select Wednesday evenings on the grounds of this non-profit public garden located in Summit.


2025 Horizon Sounds of the City at NJPAC




South Orange Summer Nights to Offer Free Concerts Every Wednesday Night In July




Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025









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