The Slambovian Circus of Dreams have shows for Christmas and New Year's

The Slambovian Circus of Dreams have two holiday shows coming up to help you celebrate Christmas and the new year. "A Very Slambovian Christmas" takes place Friday, December 23rd at Sellersville Theater and "A Very Slambovian New Year’s Eve~Eve" takes place on Friday, December 30th at World Cafe Live.

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Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum to Play Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Kicking off on February 2nd, Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith of Soul Asylum will be on the road for a string of acoustic dates performing stripped-down versions of their classics and new songs. These intimate shows will be filled with music, storytelling, and likely many of Pirner’s dad jokes. Living Colour frontman Corey Glover will be opening the shows. The tour comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, February 4, 2023.

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NJPAC presents Smokey Robinson

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) welcomes Motown Icon Smokey Robinson to Newark on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:00pm. Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over four decades of hits.

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PNC Bank Arts Center presents Zac Brown Band

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band announced their upcoming 2023 “From the FireTour.” The new set of dates, produced by Live Nation, arrives on the heels of 2022’s “Out in the Middle Tour” and the release of “The Comeback (Deluxe)” album, which features re-recorded tracks with some of music’s biggest stars, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Cody Johnson, Marcus King, Jamey Johnson, and Ingrid Andress. Locally, the band comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on Saturday, October 7, 2023 with special guests Tenille Townes and King Calaway.

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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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