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The Newton Theatre presents North Mississippi Allstars

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents North Mississippi Allstars on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. Nothing runs deeper than family ties. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars opened up their world once again on their 13th album, "Set Sail" welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold.

 
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Prudential Center presents Judas Priest

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-show tour will see the all-time greats perform across the USA this spring, including a show at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:30pm.

The Wellmont Theater presents Flogging Molly

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Flogging Molly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. The night also includes performances by Amigo The Devil, Gen and the Degenerates.

NBPAC presents Soultown to Motown: Holiday Show!

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents Soultown to Motown: Holiday Show! on December 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. Under the tutelage of legendary Jersey Shore saxophonist Screamin' Steve Barlotta, The Sensational Soul Cruisers bring to you their Soultown to Motown Holiday Show. This concert highlights iconic Classic Soul & Motown music from the birth of Motown in 1960 to the release of Michael Jackson’s all-time-selling Thriller Album in 1983. Sprinkled in for the Holiday Season you will hear some of your favorite Christmas Holiday renditions by the Temptations, Jackson 5, The Drifters, Donny Hathaway & Stevie Wonder - with many more magical soulful gems and surprises!

Railroad Earth Returns to the Poconos for Horn o' Plenty Weekend

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Get ready for an unparalleled musical weekend in Downtown Stroudsburg, PA, as the Sherman Theater presents the Railroad Earth Horn O' Plenty Weekend on November 24-25, 2023. This two-day extravaganza is set to captivate audiences with a blend of live performances, pre-show entertainment, and local festivities, promising a weekend of unforgettable experiences.


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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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