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Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Loudon Wainwright III

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Loudon Wainwright III on Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair.

 
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An Interview with Ryan Stasik of Umphrey's McGee

Umphrey’'s Mcgee is an eclectic improv-rock band originally from South Bend, IN. This year, Umphrey's is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an active tour schedule and release of their album, "Asking for a Friend". Umphrey's Mcgee members include Brendan Bayliss (guitar), Jake Cinniger (guitar), Joel Cummings (keyboard instrument), Andy Farag (percussions), Kris Meyers (drum kit), and Ryan Stasik (bass guitar). On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Umphrey's Mcgee will return to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. This performance has become an annual tradition for the band, and I had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Stasik in anticipation of the rocking event.

Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter to Perform at Newton Theatre on Sunday

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter, rock 'n' roll recording artists and globe-trotting journeymen, embark on their epic 'See It All' American Tour, with a local performance at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at 7:30pm. Matt Andersen will open the night.

Jake Thistle to Perform New Songs at Midnight Theatre

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Singer, Songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Jake Thistle will bring his full band to the Midnight Theatre on Thursday, August 24, 2023. That same day, he will release his newest single, "Brooklyn Can Wait," via Gold'n Retriever Records. The songwriter will play choice cuts from his debut LP, Down The Line, as well as new songs from his upcoming EP including Indie Boulevard's 2022 Americana Song Of The Year, "Ghosted Road."

Debonair Music Hall presents A Night of Prog: Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius; We Came From Space

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Debonair Music Hall presents A Night of Prog with Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius and Pennsylvania's We Came From Space on September 28, 2023. Doors open at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.


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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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