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The Doobie Brothers to Play Two Shows at State Theatre

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey announces two just added performances featuring four-time Grammy® Award-winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Doobie Brothers on Saturday, July 8 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 9 at 7:30pm.

 
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The Vogel presents Melody Gardot

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Melody Gardot on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:30pm. The story of vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Melody Gardot is remarkable; she’s persevered against abject adversity throughout her life. Blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter, Gardot overcame a life-threatening bicycle accident early in her career.

Newton Theatre presents Dead Set: Plays Dead Set

(NEWTON, NJ) -- DEAD SET Plays Dead Set featuring Vinnie Amico (moe.), Zach Nugent (Formerly JGB) & Sunshine "Garcia" Becker (Furthur) comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, May 13 at 8:00pm. Fans can expect two high energy sets of Grateful Dead music, recreated from Fall 1980 live shows. Some all-star guests were put together for this voyage, expect magic to happen on the stage!

See The Power of Japanese Drumming at NJPAC with KODO

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents the ultimate Japanese Drum Performance with KODO on Tuesday, March 14th, at 7:30pm. Experience the power and majesty of Taiko drumming as the internationally celebrated Kodo Drummers bring this ancient art form to the US. Taking their name from a Japanese word that can either mean 'heartbeat' or 'children of the drum,' the group has performed on every continent, sewing the seeds of their spiritual message in their pulsating, driving rhythms.

Symphony in C presents Beethoven Eroica

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- New Jersey-based professional training orchestra Symphony in C presents Beethoven Eroica on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:00pm at the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts in Camden.


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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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