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NJ Lottery Festival of Ballooning presents Eight Tribute Bands

(READINGTON, NJ) -- While the balloons will always be the stars, music will fill the air more than ever at the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning.  New this year: eight top-flight tribute bands will perform throughout the weekend on the Lottery’s CASH POP Summer Stage, a second performance venue providing attendees with even more music to enjoy.

 
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Lightning Jar's 10 Year Anniversary Show to Take Place at The Saint

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Saint hosts the 10 Year Anniversary Show for Lightning Jar on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 7:00pm. Openers Anthony Walker & the Medicine Chest, along with Gary Pomeroy, give this special show a terrific lineup.

Brook Arts Center presents Sweet Baby James

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Nashville’s Sweet Baby James - the #1 James Taylor tribute artist in the US - will perform at the Brook Arts Center on Saturday, July 30 at 8:00pm with his popular "Walking Man" acoustic show. Whether you are a diehard JT fan or a casual listener, this one is not-to-miss!

The Zappa Band Launches First Headlining Tour with Shows in NY/NJ

(NEWTON, NJ) -- One of the most ground-breaking, original, and fearless figures of popular music was undoubtedly the legendary Frank Zappa. And paying tribute to his late icon is The Zappa Band – a group largely comprised of former members of Frank’s bands. And for the first time ever, the group (who had previously opened a string of shows for prog greats King Crimson) will be headlining their own tour for much of June – including dates at Sony Hall in New York City on June 16th and The Newton Theatre in Newton, NJ on June 18th. 

17th annual Sourland Mountain Fest To Take Place In July

(RINGOES, NJ) -- The 17th Annual Sourland Mountain Fest Presented by Unionville Vineyards and benefitting the Sourland Conservancy, returns on Saturday, July 23nd from 3:00pm – 8:30pm, rain or shine, at the beautiful Unionville Vineyards in East Amwell Township, NJ.  Attendees will enjoy live music, local food, craft beer, wine and spirits, as well as a variety of local artisans, businesses and educational organizations, all while taking in the bucolic views of the Sourland mountain region.  The festival will have performances by The Outcrops, James Popik and Supernova, Rainbow Fresh, and Water Street.  Tickets are limited to the first 1,000 sold.


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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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