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Centenary Stage Company Offers Early Bird Special for Season Subscribers



(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company, the not-for-profit theatre company, is proud to announce its 2025-26 Professional Theatre Series, marking its 40th anniversary season of producing and presenting professional music, dance, and theatre events in northwest New Jersey. This milestone season promises a jam-packed line up of professional performing arts programming and it all kicks off with Broadway's own John Lloyd Young.


Bergen County presents 2nd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular



(RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) -- County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department are excited to announce the full schedule for Bergen County's 2nd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular on July 4, 2025 in Overpeck County Park. Musical groups Super Trans Am, Glenn Roberts Country Band, and Tempo Alegre will take the stage ahead of a performance from the New Jersey Wind Symphony.



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.



Manflesh releases "Light Up The Night"



MANFLESH! Bursting out of that infamous NYC underground. Distorted guitars and catchy hooks. Slide them into your playlist next to Motörhead, MC5, Dead Moon, Thin Lizzy and (early) KISS, where they will feel right at home.



Add It Up: Violent Femmes to Stack Their Hits During Fall 2025 Tour



(RED BANK, NJ) -- The trailblazing folk-punk band Violent Femmes have announced that they are bringing their genre-defying sound back to the stage with a highly anticipated North American Fall Tour. Locally, the band will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Monday, October 6, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.






This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 17-23, 2025



Here is a look at shows taking place from June 17-23, 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.



Asbury Park Music Foundation Launches Summer Music Season Featuring Free Concerts Across the City



(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Asbury Park Music Foundation (APMF) is proud to announce the return of its signature summer music programs, bringing free live performances to public spaces throughout the city while raising funds to support music education for youth in Asbury Park and beyond.



Passaic County presents 2025 Summer Concert Series at Rifle Camp Park



(WOODLAND PARK, NJ) -- Passaic County's Summer Concert Series got off to a strong start with a high-energy opening night on June 11, featuring performances by The Memories Band and Aggressively Screaming Ducks. With clear skies, warm weather, and a lively crowd gathered at the scenic Rifle Camp Park Amphitheater, the evening marked a perfect kickoff to the season and a celebration of summer in Passaic County.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 6/16/25



by Lazlo - published 2025-06-16

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 Rhonette Smith, Nick Scafuto, Evil Nature, Rich Lancia, Radar & Satellite, and Todd Bailey. Plus a look back at "We Go High" by Boots.



PettyBreakers Return to Strand Theater in September



(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Get ready for an electrifying night of classic rock as the PettyBreakers, "The World's Greatest Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!" (AXS-tv), return to the Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ on Friday, September 12, 2025 at 8:00pm.






 

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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








 

MORE NEWS

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Lanes presents There, There on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are the premier Radiohead tribute act, playing songs from throughout the band's iconic multi-decade catalogue.


The Beach Boys LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier




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




Blue Curtain presents 2025 Summer Concert Series in Princeton




An Interview with Jim Testa, Veteran Music Writer








 

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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