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French Canadian Trio É.T.É. Brings High-Energy Music to the Folk Project in Morristown on April 28th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A whirlwind of French-Canadian music comes to the Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series on Friday, April 28 with the award-winning, young Québécois trio, É.T.É. The band combines the region's energetic traditional music with the virtuosity of classical and jazz. The show begins at 7:30pm at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. Multi-instrumentalist Russ Rentler will open.

 
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The Newton Theatre presents Joan Osborne on August 5th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Joan Osborne on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Since she broke through 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash "One of Us," the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock, soul, R&B, blues, roots rock, gospel, funk, and country. Tickets range from $39-$59. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.

Blue Hawk Records to Celebrate the Release of "Exit 22" on Friday

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Blue Hawk Records - Monmouth University's student-run record label - is releasing their 22nd compilation album on Friday, April 21st (a Scholarship Week event). It's another outstanding record, first full-length release, with 8 new original tracks including their first bilingual song.

The Newton Theatre presents Dave Mason

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. Tickets range from $59-$74.

Transparent Clinch Gallery presents the Marc Muller Trio on April 29th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 29th at 4:00, the Marc Muller Trio with world class musicians Tony Garnier (Bob Dylan) and John Kimock (Oteil and Friends) will perform in the intimate setting of The Transparent Clinch Gallery. The trio will lead the listener on a sonic journey through a vast landscape of rootsy Americana instrumental music, drawing from influences ranging from The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, Little Feat to Miles Davis. Attendees will hear high-energy funky country romps, delicate harmonically rich ballads, and soaring improvisations that create a unique blend of music, perhaps best described as Southern-Fried Hippie Jazz.


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Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026

The second episode of Lighty’s Corner is live! This is a bi-weekly recorded radio show presenting new rock music from around the globe. Each of the 15 new tracks played were received via email within the last two weeks - a practice I hope to continue each time.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 28 to May 4, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia



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Lily Vakili to Celebrate Release of "Live Wire" EP on Wednesday

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Lily Vakili will celebrate the release of her Live Wire EP on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at The Francis Kite Club. Doors are at 8:00pm; Showtime is 8:30pm.


Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd



Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st



Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday



Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band






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