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Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café: Under the Western Sky

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café: Under the Western Sky on Sunday, January 25, 2026 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Saddle up for a great night of music featuring Shotgun Bill Anania, Rick Dill, and Christian Beach. The event is FREE (with a suggested donation of $5).

 
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BBD Rhythm & Blues Band are 'Keeping the Blues Alive'

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- People Get Ready for the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' 2026 Tour, featuring the BBD Rhythm & Blues Band. They have two shows in January - Sammy D's Bar Wine & Spirits in Old Bridge on Saturday, January 24th and Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, January 30, 2026. Additional shows run throughout February.

The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Better Than Ezra will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. For over 35 years, the alt-rock icons have maintained a direct line to the unbridled joy of making music, endlessly dreaming up songs with an uncanny power to linger forever in the listener's heart.

Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona at State Theatre on January 23rd

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and The Bowery Presents, present Lee Brice: Acoustic with special guest Deltona on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 8:00pm.

UCPAC presents Lez Zeppelin: The Song Remains The Same 50th Anniversary Celebration on February 21st

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- In honor of the 50th anniversary of the release of The Song Remains the Same, internationally acclaimed Lez Zeppelin — the all-female quartet known for delivering the most powerful and authentic Led Zeppelin experience and the only band personally endorsed by Jimmy Page himself — returns to Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) with a special concert celebrating the iconic 1976 film and its legendary soundtrack! The concert takes place Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 31 to April 6, 2026



​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tom Seaver" by Greg Amici






 

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The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.


Keith Carne releases "Magenta Light"



Rick Wakeman LIVE! at bergenPAC



Clover Stieve releases "How Big Can I Dream"



Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances






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