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Newark Porchfest Scheduled for Saturday

(NEWARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 24, 2022, Newark Porchfest takes place in the Forest Hill Historic District of Newark. This is a free, family-friendly celebration of the arts with music of all genres, art, dance, food, and activities for children. The rain date is Sunday, September 25.

 
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Charlie Puth to Perform Homecoming Show at Count Basie Center for the Arts

(RED BANK, NJ) -- GRAMMY-nominated and multi-platinum singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has announced the ‘One Night Only’ tour, produced by Live Nation. Offering 8 dates across North America and Canada this fall, the run of intimate underplay shows will kick off with a homecoming show in Red Bank, New Jersey on October 23 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts, before making his way North to Massey Hall in Toronto on October 27 and finally, The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on November 9.

Lucero with special guest L.A. Edwards come to Asbury Lanes

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Lucero with special guest L.A. Edwards comes to Asbury Lanes on Friday, October 14 at 8:00pm.  The show is presented by Bitchin' Sauce and open to 18 and over.

Ocean County Library presents BJ and the Band

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Celebrate National Friends of the Library week as New Jersey favorites BJ and the Band perform their high-energy mix of Motown and R&B on Thursday, October 6 at the Ocean County Library Toms River Branch.  Led by the powerfully soulful vocals of BJ Adams, the group maintains a busy tour schedule throughout the United States and Europe, along with television appearances and performances at clubs in and around New York City. The concert begins at 6:30pm.

Renée Elise Goldsberry Talks About "Hamilton," "Girls5eva," and Her Ever-Evolving Concert

Renée Elise Goldsberry is the Grammy and Tony-winning talent behind Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton and currently appears on She-Hulk and Girls5eva.


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COLUMNS

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/02/2026

Due to a death in the family, the "Sound Bites" weekly column has ben postponed for this week. However, the listings of live music and entertainment are enclosed; we shall return on Thursday May 7 which happens to be the same day as the monthly "Rock On Radio" Happy Hour at the Nottingham Tavern located at 9 Mercer Street in Hamilton Square, NJ with music by Carmen Marranco.



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



Lighty's Corner: April 30, 2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 28 to May 4, 2026






 

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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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