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Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Vonda Shepard

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Vonda Shepard on Thursday, November 20, 2023 at 8:00pm. Vonda is currently touring with her stellar quartet with the release of her amazing new album, Red Light, Green Light. Watch one of the most dynamic shows you’ll ever see, featuring Vonda’s original material from her 15 albums, including Maryland and Baby, Don’t You Break My Heart Slow, as well as the favorites from the Ally McBeal days, including You Belong To Me and Searchin’ My Soul. Come celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Ally McBeal!

 
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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bywater Call

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bywater Call on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30pm. Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band out of Toronto, Canada.

SOPAC presents An Evening with Joan Osborne

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents An Evening with Joan Osborne on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Since she broke on to the scene more than 25 years ago with her multi-platinum album Relish (1995) and its touchstone mega-smash hit "One of Us," the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres including Pop Rock, Soul, R&B, Blues, Roots Rock, Gospel, Funk, and Country.

The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - The American RUSH Tribute

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Lotus Land - The American RUSH Tribute on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$54.

Newton Theatre presents The Hit Men

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Hit Men on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 8:00pm. Relive Rock's greatest hits with The Hit Men – five fantastic musicians who have shared the stage with legendary artists, including members of Foreigner, Cheap Trick, Wings, Alan Parsons, Billy Joel, Sting, Elton John, Journey, The Who and Cream.


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COLUMNS

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.



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



Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026



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






 

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"The Great Albums Podcast" Returns June 1st with New Monthly Episodes and Patreon Exclusives

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Great Albums Podcast, a music commentary show that averaged 20,000 Week 1 downloads per episode and amassed over 6 million total downloads during its initial run from 2015-2019, will return on June 1 with its first regular episode in over seven years. New episodes will follow on the first of every month.


2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12



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



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



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






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