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Monmouth County Park System presents a Tribute to the 70s with The Discoteks

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will present a Tribute to the 70s with The Discoteks at the Thompson Park Theater Barn, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Dance the night away as this dynamic band performs hits from the golden era of seventies' disco and best of Motown. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, food and soft drinks. The concert is outdoors but will move inside the Theater Barn if the weather is inclement.

 
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The Vogel presents Jake Shimabukuro

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jake Shimabukuro on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm. Over the past two decades, Jake Shimabukuro has proved that there isn't a style of music that he can't play. While versatility for any musician is impressive, what's remarkable about Shimabukuro's transcendent skills is how he explores his seemingly limitless vocabulary – whether it's jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, folk or even classical – on perhaps the unlikeliest of instruments: the 'ukulele.

Award-winning Vocal Ensemble Chanticleer to Perform in Morristown

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer will be performing at St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 7:00pm. The concert is being presented by Music in the Somerset Hills (MISH), a nonprofit dedicated to bringing quality musical programs to the area.

Don Giovanni Records to Hold 20th Anniversary Expo in Philly

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Don Giovanni Records will hold a 20th Anniversary Expo, October 6-7 at The First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA. The expo consists of two concerts and a record/book/art fair and includes the first performance from Tenement since 2017 along with a reunion from Hunchback and rare performances by Roadside Graves and Sammus.

The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 7:00pm. Direct from Sweden The Music of ABBA will deliver the closest ABBA experience you'll ever get with some of Sweden's most experienced and talented singers and musicians playing 100% live. The audience will be on their feet the entire show!


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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 5/4/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Teen Idle, Rich Lancia, Somebody Club, Suede Aces, and Exit Eleven. Plus a look back at "Songs for the Moon" by The Porchistas.



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



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



Lighty's Corner: April 30, 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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