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State Theatre presents Tommy Emmanuel, CGP with special guests Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Tommy Emmanuel, CGP on Friday, September 8 at 8:00pm. Opening the show are special guests Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. Tickets range from $29-$224.

 
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Jason Didner to Go Electric at Millburn Rocktoberfest 2023

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Montclair-based singer/songwriter Jason Didner has shared his musical conversations through two avenues since the pandemic: multitrack recordings where he performed and recorded all the vocal and instrumental parts; and solo acoustic shows – virtual during the pandemic and in-person once the virus became endemic.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Mike Montrey Band

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- On Friday, October 20, 2023, the Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Mike Montrey Band. The band's sound is a place where Americana, Folk, and Rock 'n' Soul converge and are sung by a true singer-songwriter, with blissful harmonies and soaring guitar work. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Busy Weekend For The Wag, With Shows Across The State

Fans of The Wag have four chances to see them this weekend with shows in Atlantic Highlands, Wharton Borough, Edison, and Red Bank. This is a great opportunity to see the band play songs from their latest album, Blue Bottles and Copper Coins, or catch them with their popular tribute to The Beatles.

Middletown Arts Center presents The Eddie Testa Band

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the Middletown FREE Summer Concert Series featuring The Eddie Testa Band, the ultimate Dance, Rock, Soul, Rhythm & Blues entertainment band in New Jersey. The outdoor concert will take place on Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00pm on the Middletown Arts Center lawn. The show will be held indoors in the theater in the case of inclement weather.


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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



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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