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State Theatre Studio Series presents Honey Wild on May 10th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre Studio Series presents Honey Wild on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 7:30pm. The show takes place in the venue's new studio space. This is a general admission ticket in a cabaret style setting, seating is first come first served.

 
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Roy's Hall presents Darrell Scott; Alex Radus to Open

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall presents legendary Nashville songwriter, Darrell Scott, on Saturday, April 29th at 8:00pm. Singer-Songwriter Alex Radus will open the night.

Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival to Take Place May 7th

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- The Hoboken Spring Arts & Music Festival takes place on Sunday, May 7, from 11:00am to 6:00pm. The festival, featuring displays and sales by artists, crafters, food vendors, and local businesses, will occur on Washington Street between Observer Highway and Seventh Street.  This year Joe McGinty and The Loser's Lounge will close out the festival on the Observer Highway stage playing favorite songs and deep cuts from the incredible catalog of The Kinks, and the songwriting genius of Ray Davies.  

Martin Barre with Dan Crisp to present A Brief History of Tull at The Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Jethro Tull's Martin Barre with Dan Crisp present A Brief History of Tull at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Martin celebrates the musical journey of Jethro Tull throughout the decades with his new show that features a special visual presentation that, together with the music, highlights the 50 years of Jethro Tull musical career. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Warren Zanes: "Finding Nebraska" comes to Montclair

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Succeed2gether's Montclair Literary Festival and Outpost in the Burbs invites you to spend the evening "Finding Nebraska", a words-and-music show about one man's love affair with Bruce Springsteen's album Nebraska on Friday, May 5 at 7:00pm. Combining storytelling and performance, author Warren Zanes will be joined by guests including Laura Cantrell and James Maddock, all backed by a house band featuring David Mansfield, Ray Kubian, and Chris Harford.


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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



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026






 

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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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