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2nd Annual What A Wonderful Cheer Reception to Take Place at Transparent Clinch Gallery

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- "What a Wonderful Year" (WAWY) music festival organizer, Telegraph Hill Records, has announced the return of the "What a Wonderful Cheer" pre-event on December 29, 2023, at Transparent Clinch Gallery from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. This reception is free and open to the public and serves to spotlight the nonprofits that benefit from WAWY ticket sales: The Project Matters (TPM) and "Asbury Park’s Got Talent" producer, Interfaith Neighbors (IFN).

 
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Jammin' in the Loft at SOPAC Series Launches with the Lynette Sheard Experience featuring Nat Adderley Jr.

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Experience your favorite bands up close and personal in SOPAC's new Jammin' in the Loft series. Curated by Gregory Burrus Productions, this series brings talented local bands taking the local music scene by force to the next level with an intimate and energetic experience in The Loft at SOPAC. The first event in this new series takes place on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 featuring the extraordinary Lynette Sheard in her holiday cabaret, joined by Jacquie Lee on violin, Mike Lee on saxophone, and Nat Adderley, Jr. on keys. Guitarist Warren Battiste is a special guest. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Beginnings: A New Year's Tribute to Chicago

(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts Theatre will close out the year with New Year's Eve concerts by Beginnings: a tribute to Chicago. The band will perform an early show at 6:00pm and return for an evening show at 9:00pm.

Hot Mulligan to headline first night of Atlantic City Beer and Music Fest

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Atlantic City Beer and Music Fest presents Hot Mulligan on Friday, April 12, 2024 with special guests Free Throw and Just Friends. The festival takes place April 12-13 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

McCarter Theatre Center presents Kaki King: Modern Yesterdays

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Kaki King: Modern Yesterdays on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Berlind Theater at 8:00pm. Kaki King has spent her career deconstructing and redefining the boundaries of the guitar, exploring its limits through technique, imagination, and seemingly boundless humanity.


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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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Tributes to Chicago, Taylor Swift, Van Morrison, Zac Brown, Elvis, Genesis, and Zach Bryan are coming to The Strand

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- La Jolla Booking Agency continues its acclaimed tribute concert series at the Strand Center for the Arts with a diverse lineup of nationally touring tribute acts celebrating some of the most iconic artists in music history.


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



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






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