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"Every Note She Sings is Perfection!" Linda Eder LIVE! at Axelrod PAC
by Spotlight Central - published 2025-07-05
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Linda Eder at Axelrod Performing Arts Center on June 26, 2025.
The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier
by Spotlight Central - published 2025-07-01
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Beach Boys in concert in Ocean City, NJ on June 23, 2025.
An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer
by Gary Wien - published 2025-06-29
When you talk about legendary music journalists in the Garden State, the list has to include Jim Testa. He founded a popular zine called Jersey Beat back in 1982 and has written for numerous publications over the years, His main job for the last few decades was at the Jersey Journal until it ceased publication in February.
"Pure Genius!" The 2025 Happy Together Tour LIVE! at MPAC
by Spotlight Central - published 2025-06-29
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the 2025 Happy Together Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on June 21, 2025.
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.
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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 7/14/25
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 Cinema Star, Andrew Valentino, Miss Ohio, Michael Brett, Johnny Zarfati, and Max Rauch. Plus a look back at "Silver Linings" by Fun While You Wait.
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AfroBeat Ignited Newark with African Rhythm, Culture, and Celebration
(NEWARK, NJ) -- AFROBEAT FEST (ABF), the largest celebration of the African diaspora in the state of New Jersey, returned on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Military Park. Cofounded by Newark's First Lady, Linda Baraka, ABF unites communities through cultural expression, brings awareness of the afrobeat inspiration, educates visitors on African traditions, and empowers the originality of local artists and entrepreneurs.

"Above the Rest and Second to None!" Diana Krall LIVE! at The Basie

City Winery NYC presents Sly and the Vine: A Funkadelic Tasting Experience with Vernon Reid of Living Colour

bergenPAC presents Hanson

A Brother's Revival: Celebrating the Legendary Sound of the Allman Brothers Band Live at Drew University