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The Doobie Brothers Tour to Come to Camden, Holmdel, and NYC; Steve Winwood is Supporting Act

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have announced The 2024 Tour which will touch down in 38 U.S. cities, many of which the band has not played in several years, beginning with Seattle at the White River Amphitheatre on June 15, 2024. Locally, the tour comes to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, August 3; the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, August 6; and Madison Square Garden in NYC on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Steve Winwood will be on the bill for all three local dates.

 
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The Vogel presents Boney James

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents jazz/R&B sax player Boney James on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $99.50 - $129.50.

bergenPAC presents Todd Rundgren: ME/WE

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Todd Rundgren: ME/WE on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$129. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR-i), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.

Centenary Stage Company presents ROSAWAY

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Festival of concerts continues with a performance by ROSAWAY on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at CSC's Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Vocal, flute, drums, & machines - that's ROSAWAY: A Pop-Jazz band hailing from Paris.

Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Boney James

​​​​​​​(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents jazz/R&B sax player Boney James on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $40-$90.


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Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 28 to May 4, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026






 

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Lily Vakili to Celebrate Release of "Live Wire" EP on Wednesday

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Lily Vakili will celebrate the release of her Live Wire EP on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at The Francis Kite Club. Doors are at 8:00pm; Showtime is 8:30pm.


Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd



Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st



Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band






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