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MPAC presents Don Felder on August 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, will perform at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$69.

 
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The Wag's Beatles Spectacular comes to The Vogel on Friday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Beep beep’m beep beep yeah! The Wag's Beatles Spectacular comes to The Vogel on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 7:30pm. This show is fun for the entire family! The Wag plays all the hits of the Fab Four, from the early days all the way through to their last album. The show includes 2 sets of Beatles music, costume changes, and a special opening set of Wag originals!

2023 Monmouth County Fair Music Preview

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Fair is almost here and brings with it an amazing line-up of live musical performances. The fun kicks off with Amish Outlaws performing from 8:15pm-9:00p.m. and 9:30pm-10:15pm on Wednesday, July 26. Expect the unexpected with this high-energy band that plays everything from hip-hop to the latest pop songs interspersed with humorous anecdotes of their Amish youth.

Indie Night at Perkins features Sweep Echo, Think Machine, and Valendina

(MOORESTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, July 14, 2023, three bands will perform as part of Perkins Center's Summer Indie Concert Series. Sweep Echo, Think Machine, and Valendina – will perform an outdoor concert on the picturesque lawn at Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown. The event runs from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

bergenPAC presents WAR on July 18th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents WAR on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 8:00pm. New Jersey blues legend, Billy Hector, will open the night. Tickets range from $45-$105.


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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



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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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