Prudential Center presents Rascal Flatts with Openers Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On the heels of their sold-out return to touring this year, country music icons Rascal Flatts will hit the road again for their Life Is A Highway Tour in 2026, including a stop at the Prudential Center on Friday, January 30, 2026. The Live Nation-produced, 21-stop trek will bring "the harmonies and charisma that made them one of the biggest country groups" (American Songwriter) to fans nationwide. Fellow country stars Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will continue to support the trio across this new run.

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Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Billy F Gibbons and the BFG Band on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. With his signature beard and African headgear, Gibbons is instantly recognizable and best known as the centerpiece of ZZ Top.

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Will Downing to Perform at UCPAC on Valentine's Day

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- New Jersey resident and former Angela Bofill Manager Rich Engel is teaming up with old friend and fellow Jersey resident Will Downing this Valentine's Day (Saturday, February 14, 2026), with a love fest not to be forgotten at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock on Friday, January 9, 2026 at 7:30pm. A rock & roll lifer, James has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/16/2026

"I'm doing good man, what's happening?" Laughed a very energized Alastair Greene as he discussed his upcoming April 30 show at Tuckerton's Lizzie Rose Music Room and his new EP, "Live in Sin City" as well as his thoughts on touring overseas. 

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Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour

Seminal New Jersey-bred post-hardcore band Armor For Sleep have announced their upcoming summer tour spanning June and July. Kicking off on Thursday, June 11 in Richmond, VA at The Canal Club, the There Is No Summer Tour will feature support from Flycatcher and Spanish Love Songs in all markets and culminate in an appearance at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

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Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour to Play Shows in NY/NJ/PA

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Landis Rock Fest 2026 to Take Place Saturday

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The 17th annual Elephant Talk Indie Music festival Takes Place This Weekend in AC

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Hey Bulldog to Pay Tribute to The Beatles at Liberty Science Center

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