The Vogel presents Big Head Todd and the Monsters

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Big Head Todd and the Monsters on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 7:30pm. The band has quietly become an American institution following three and a half decades of writing, recording and touring.

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Imagine Dragons and Dolby to Kick Off CES with a Special Live Concert in Dolby Atmos at Dolby Live at Park MGM

(LAS VEGAS, NV) / GLOBE NEWSWIRE -- Dolby Laboratories, a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, and Imagine Dragons, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-winning band, are kicking off CES 2023 with a private concert in Dolby Atmos at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Thursday, January 5 at 9:00pm PT.

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Centenary Stage Company presents Damn Tall Buildings

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company’s 2023 January Thaw Music Festival will feature a performance by Damn Tall Buildings on January 21, 2023 at 8:00pm. This performance will take place in The Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ. 

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The Newton Theatre presents Pure Prairie League

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Pure Prairie League will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 11, 2023. From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime at 8:00pm.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make It Happen" by Mike Chick

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make It Happen" by Asbury Park Yawn Mower legend Mike Chick from "Congarts," his third solo album and second for Mint 400 Records.

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2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Going on 20+ years, the annual, free, two-day Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival will take place the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, in Memorial Park in Maplewood. The festival features performances by Anders Osborne, Lettuce, Slap Dragon, and Megan Jean's Secret Family. It kicks off with music at noon and ends around 9:30pm each night. As always, it is free and welcomes the entire community.

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Tributes to Chicago, Taylor Swift, Van Morrison, Zac Brown, Elvis, Genesis, and Zach Bryan are coming to The Strand

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Lily Vakili to Celebrate Release of "Live Wire" EP on Wednesday

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Centenary Stage Company presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd

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Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st

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