The Penguin Rocks logo
The Penguin Rocks Menu


EVENT PREVIEWS

YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson Comes to NJPAC in April

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Metropolitan Entertainment and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present YES Epics & Classics featuring Jon Anderson at NJPAC on Sunday, April 16, 2023. The legendary YES vocalist/songwriter will be performing classic YES tracks, including "And You and I," "Starship Trooper," "Heart of the Sunrise," and others. Showtime is 7:30pm.

 
Advertise with The Penguin Rocks for $50-$100 per month, click here for info

Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat to Perform at Boardwalk Hall during North to Shore Festival

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- North to Shore Festival has announced Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat will perform at Boardwalk Hall on Friday, June 9 at 8:00pm as part of the state-wide Festival taking place from Sunday, June 4 – Sunday, June 11 in Atlantic City, Wednesday, June 14 – Sunday, June 18 in Asbury Park And Wednesday, June 21 – Sunday, June 25 in Newark.

The Fest for Beatles Fans To Take Place March 31st to April 2nd in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- For anyone who loves The Beatles, The Fest For Beatles Fans is the ultimate annual celebration of those four lads from Liverpool who took America by storm nearly 60 years ago. Now in its 49th year, The Fest remains the largest and longest running celebration of The Beatles anywhere in the world and will return to the Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson for three days of peace, love and Beatles on March 31, April 1 and April 2.

Acoustic Getaway presents The Folk Project's Golden Jubilee May 19-20

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Folk Project's Golden Jubilee will take place Friday and Saturday, May 19 & 20 in Morristown featuring Frank Vignola with Vinnie Raniolo, The Robinson & Rohe Band, plus a Cavalcade of Folk Project Luminaries. The event takes place at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The Folk Project is celebrating with a selection of performers that spans the 50 years – from its founding to the latest crop of talented contributors. It's a fabulous musical legacy, and you’ll enjoy this two-day musical immersion whether you’re brand new to the community or have enjoyed it from the beginning.

Broadway's Rock Of Ages Band to Perform at Carteret PAC

(CARTERET, NJ) -- After a highly lauded debut in January of 2022, electrifying rock stars from the original cast of Broadway's groundbreaking musical Rock of Ages will return to headline the Carteret Performing Arts and Event Center on Saturday, April 1st. Showtime is 8:00pm.


For more news Click here



 

COLUMNS

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






 

MORE NEWS


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






Advertise with The Penguin Rocks for $50-$100 per month, click here for info


The Penguin Rocks

© 2026 by Wine Time Media, LLC
PO Box 811, Belmar, NJ 07719
[email protected]

Presented by New Jersey Stage

Images used on this site have been sent to us from publicists, artists, and PR firms. If there is a problem with the rights to any image, please contact us and we will look into the matter.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our NJ Stage accounts on Instagram, and Threads

News | Features | Radio Shows | Penguin's Hall of Fame | Song of the Week | BlowUpRadio column

Contact Us | About Us | Submit Music | Ad Rates