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Springsteen Archives to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of the Beatles' Arrival in America

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University will present a symposium on Saturday, February 3, 2024, that celebrates the arrival of the Beatles in America sixty years ago. Titled Get Back...To 1964, the day-long event will include panel discussions, interviews, book signings, and musical performances of early Beatles’ songs performed by regional musicians.

 
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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Happy Together Tour 2024 to Benefit the Light of Day Foundation

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents the Happy Together Tour 2024 on Thursday, June 20, 2024 as a benefit for the Light of Day Foundation. The lineup includes The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, The Association, Badfinger, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. Showtime is 7:30pm.

The Newton Theatre presents Sugar Mountain

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Sugar Mountain comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $29-39. The band brings together an ensemble of veteran musicians from the New Jersey music scene who faithfully replicate the songs of one of our era's most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters, Neil Young.

The Vogel presents Chris Pinnella: Christmas in Red Bank

(RED BANK, NJ) -- This Saturday, join powerhouse vocalist Chris Pinnella (formerly of Trans-Siberian Orchestra) along with his phenomenal 15-Piece Orchestra, as they ring in the holiday season at The Vogel, with all your favorite Christmas Classics and Holiday Hits! The singer along with his orchestra will take the stage for 2 performances on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00pm & 7:00pm.

The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Early Elton Trio on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 7:30pm. Early Elton Trio is a tribute to the Elton John, Dee Murray and Nigel Olsson trio tours of 1970 – 1972 featuring Jeff Kazee (piano, vocals) and John Conte (bass and vocals) from Southside Johnny And The Asbury Jukes (piano, vocals), along with Rich Pagano (drums and vocals) of The Fab Faux.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.



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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






 

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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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