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Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch to Present "Beyond the Sea: The Life & Times of Bobby Darin"

(LAVALLETTE, NJ) -- Hear and see the compelling tale of a pop music legend in video and memorabilia when Jimmy Scalia presents “Beyond the Sea: The Life & Times of Bobby Darin” at the Ocean County Library Upper Shores Branch on Wednesday, August 24 at 6:00pm.

 
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Allman Family Revival Tour Returns to Beacon Theatre in December

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) announced that the Allman Family Revival Tour, celebrating the life and music of Gregg Allman, will return to the Beacon Theatre on Friday, December 2 at 8:00pm. Led by Gregg Allman’s son Devon Allman, the evening includes performances from a variety of musicians including The Devon Allman Project; Dickey Betts’ son Duane Betts; Donavon Frankenreiter; Luther Dickinson; Ivan Neville; Ian Neville; Tony Hall; Maggie Rose; Jimmy Hall; Larry McCray; Alex Orbison and the River Kittens. Dumpstaphunk will open the show. 

Axelrod PAC presents Foreigners Journey on August 18th

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands (Foreigner and Journey) come together in one electrifying show starring American Idol icon and Tony Award nominee Constantine Maroulis at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park.  Foreigners Journey comes to Axelrod PAC on Thursday, August 18 at 8:00pm.

Cape May Stage presents RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- On August 15 at 7:00pm, Cape May Stage presents “RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin.” For one night only, seasoned Broadway vocalists will take the stage of the Cape May Convention Hall for a powerhouse performance of Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits. This tribute concert is part of the 2022 PNC Arts Alive Broadway Series. 

Shemekia Copeland to Celebrate New Album on Stone Pony Summer Stage

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland will celebrate the release of her powerful, trailblazing new Alligator Records album, Done Come Too Far, with a live performance at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park on Saturday, September 3, 2022 when she opens the night for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Possessing one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time, Copeland is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland connects with her audience on an intensely personal level, taking them with her on what The Wall Street Journal calls “a consequential ride” of “bold and timely blues.”


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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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