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The Vogel presents Jesse Cook

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jesse Cook: The Libre Tour on Thursday, July 27 at 7:30pm. A career spanning twenty five years has brought this Canadian guitarist multiple accolades including a coveted Acoustic Guitar Magazine "Player's Choice Silver Award", eleven Juno Award nominations (he won for 2001's "Free Fall"), a Gemini Award and, most impressively, ten platinum and gold studio albums.

 
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Bucks Live! Presents Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

(NEWTOWN, PA) -- The ZLOCK Performing Arts Center (Zlock PAC) in proud partnership with the Bucks County Blues Society presents on Friday, April 7th a unique evening of blues music with the national, the award-winning harmonica master, songwriter and vocalist Rick Estrin & The Nightcats. Estrin's opening music act is local Mikey Junior and his band for the much-anticipated, annual blues concert starting at 7:30pm.

Debra Devi Returns to Fox & Crow on Saturday

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Fiery blues-rocker Debra Devi plans to mellow out for her show at Fox & Crow in the Heights on Saturday, April 8. "We love the intimacy of the Parlour at Fox and Crow," Devi says. "This will be a full-band show, but with more acoustic guitar and Americana vibes. We'll be trying out some new songs, too."

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes to Perform at Sherman Theater

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The legendary Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes bring their Jersey Shore rock and R&B sounds to the Sherman Theater stage on Friday, June 30, 2023. The doors will open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

The Folk Project presents Christine Lavin with Bill Hall

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Renowned New York singer-songwriter and recording artist Christine Lavin will perform at the Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series on Friday, April 7 at 7:30pm at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. Singer-songwriter Bill Hall will open.


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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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