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NJPAC presents Bonnie Raitt

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bonnie Raitt and members of her longtime touring band are bringing the "Just Like That..." tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for a performance on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:30pm. Raitt is a singer, songwriter and guitarist whose unique style blends blues, R&B, rock, and pop. After 20 years as a cult favorite, she broke through to the top in the early 90s with her GRAMMY-award winning albums, Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, which featured hits, "Something To Talk About" and "I Can't Make You Love Me" among others.

 
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Glen Burtnik, Jeff Kazee, and more to join Remember Jones in TOMMY Concert Engagement at AxelrodPAC

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Remember Jones and Axelrod Performing Arts Center are excited to announce very special guests as part of their theatrical celebration of The Who's rock opera Tommy, running six performances from November 10-19, 2023. Please note: this is NOT the musical Tommy, but a special theatrical concept concert of The Who's original rock opera.

WDHA's Rock the Rockfest returns to Prudential Center on April 25th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- WDHA 105.5 presents its annual favorite Rock the Rock Fest at the Prudential Center on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Multi-platinum recording artists Staind will headline an impressive roster of rock performers, including Seether, The Struts, Dayseeker, Ayron Jones, Plush and Tim Montana.

Monmouth University presents An Evening with Glen Phillips & Shawn Mullins

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Performing Arts presents An Evening with Glen Phillips & Shawn Mullins in the Pollak Theatre on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 8:00pm. Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of acoustic brilliance featuring two musical legends. These artists, each with their unique journey and captivating melodies, are coming together to create a musical experience that will resonate deep within your soul.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Dave Keller Band

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- During the past decade, Dave Keller has earned a reputation as a "magnificent soul singer" (Elmore Magazine), a "stellar" guitarist (AXS.com), and a "songwriting genius" (Living Blues). He has been honored three times with Blues Music Award nominations for Best Soul Blues Album. Touring throughout the U.S. and Europe, Keller has built a loyal legion of fans who are hip to his livewire shows.


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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



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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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