It's Time For The Wag's Christmas Spectacular

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- If it's December, it must be time for The Wag's Christmas Spectacular! This year they've got performances at The Strand in Lakewood and the Middletown Arts Center. There's nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday special, and The Wag's Christmas Spectacular is just that!

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House of Independents presents Sam MacPherson

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey native singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson – who recently signed to Elektra – will be playing a special hometown headline show on Thursday, December 22 at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. Showtime is 8:00pm, doors at 7:00pm.

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Billy Joel To Have 90th Monthly Show at MSG in April

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) announced that by overwhelming demand, legendary musician and MSG franchise Billy Joel has added another show as part of his record-breaking residency at The World’s Most Famous Arena on Saturday, April 25, 2023. The April show will mark Joel’s 90th monthly and 136th lifetime show at The Garden.

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Ocean Casino Resort presents Elvis Costello & The Imposters

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents Elvis Costello & The Imposters on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Ovation Hall. The concert begins at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:00pm.

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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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