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MSG presents Wizkid

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Grammy Award winning and multi-Platinum selling artist Wizkid will perform at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, November 16 at 8:00pm – marking the Nigerian superstar’s first show at The World’s Most Famous Arena. 

 
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ProgStock 2022 Takes Place October 7-9 at UCPAC

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- ProgStock 2022 is the sixth edition of an annual, 3-day, volunteer-run event whose mission is to shine light one of the most exciting and creative genres of rock music, Progressive Rock. This year's event takes place October 7-9 at the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway.

Hoobastank, Lit, Alien Ant Farm, and Kristopher Roe come to MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- SoCal alt/rock bands Hoobastank and Lit will be coming to the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00pm as part of their “Tried-N-True” tour, alongside Alien Ant Farm and The Ataris’ vocalist Kristopher Roe. Tickets range from $39-$79.

State Theatre presents Three Dog Night

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents legendary band, Three Dog Night on Friday, October 14 at 8:00pm. Three Dog Night has been entertaining generations for over 50 years with their live performances and hit songs such as “Black and White,” “Never Been to Spain,” “Mama Told Me (Not to Come),” and “Joy to the World.”  Tickets range from $29-$99. 

The Wellmont Theater presents 1964: The Tribute

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents 1964: The Tribute on Friday, January 6, 2023.  “1964”  focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a LIVE audience. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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COLUMNS

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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia






 

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"The Great Albums Podcast" Returns June 1st with New Monthly Episodes and Patreon Exclusives

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Great Albums Podcast, a music commentary show that averaged 20,000 Week 1 downloads per episode and amassed over 6 million total downloads during its initial run from 2015-2019, will return on June 1 with its first regular episode in over seven years. New episodes will follow on the first of every month.


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



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






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