Lightning Jar to Headline Songwriter's Holiday Show

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Invigorated by their recent 10-Year Reunion show at The Saint, Lightning Jar returns for a holiday homecoming on Thursday, December 29 at Langosta Lounge. This time, they've asked Nashville songwriters and Asbury Park friends Ashley McKinley and Colton Kayser to join them. The special songwriter's holiday show includes Ashley McKinley, Colton Kayser Band, and Lightning Jar. Showtime is 8:00pm.

---

The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Tommy James and the Shondells

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Tommy James and the Shondells on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, the New Jersey Hall of Famer, Tommy James, is a proven and true Rock & Roll trendsetter!

---

The Smithereens Return to Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday

(CARTERET, NJ) -- The Smithereens return to the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center on Saturday, December 3 with a celebration of their Jersey roots and the musical heritage that shaped their sound. Since the passing of Pat Dinizio, Jim Babjak, Dennis Diken and Mike Mesaros have continued forward with the addition of Marshall Crenshaw and Gin Blossom’s lead singer Robin Wilson. Crenshaw will be the guest vocalist in Carteret. Showtime is 8:00pm.

---

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings A Very Postmodern Christmas to The Basie

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox comes to the Count Basie Center for the Arts on Thursday, December 15th with A Very Postmodern Christmas. One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “’Saturday Night Live’ for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes Pop Music History — in your own hometown.  Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

---

For more news Click here

 

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.

---

---

---

 

MORE NEWS

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.

---

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

---

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

---

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

---

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

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