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NJPAC presents Salsa icon Tito Nieves on September 26th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The internationally celebrated Salsa icon, Tito Nieves - affectionately known as "El Pavarotti de la Salsa" - is set to electrify the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm with his tour, "50 Años La Historia... Continúa." The performance will take place at NJPAC's prestigious Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage.

 
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Bergen County's "Music At The Barn" Series presents The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, III and the Board of Commissioners invite the public to attend a free music concert featuring The Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 26 from 4:00pm– 6:30pm at the Wortendyke Barn Museum, a County Historic Site (13 Pascack Rd in Park Ridge, NJ). This is the first concert in the 2026 music series.

Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey

Today's guest is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and one of the most influential guitarists of all-time.

Art, Poetry, and Conversation Unite at Monmouth Museum at Dunellen

(DUNELLEN, NJ) -- Jo-El Lopez will present a special edition of Art in Conversation on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Monmouth Museum at Dunellen (266 North Avenue) in Dunellen. The free public event will feature an engaging artist talk by acclaimed abstract artist Bryant Small, followed by original spoken-word performances inspired by his artwork.

Festive Holiday Swingin' Event Coming to Avon-By-The-Sea in December

(AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ) -- It's the most wonderful time of the year! Many folks celebrate Christmas in July, while holding dear joyful thoughts of the jolly season! But as the hustle and bustle of fall and winter approaches, a special musical event, Swingin' Merry Sunday, prepares to ring in the holidays with entertaining merriment!


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Falling Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026



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



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A Light To Come Home To" by Lisa Bouchelle






 

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The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Machine Performs Pink Floyd on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Newton Theatre. The band has forged a nearly 40 year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Foreigner releases "In The Eye Of The Storm" - a new live album



Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey



Shemekia Copeland LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk



Founding Member of The Hooters, Eric Bazilian, Releases First Single in a Series of New Music






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