Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Golden Nugget presents 1964 The Tribute on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:00pm. "1964" focuses on the quintessential moment in history, when The Beatles actually played before a LIVE audience. The Beatles toured the world in the early 1960's, but now only a precious few remain who actually saw them LIVE. Who actually felt the "mania" that brought them to world acclaim.

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Tropicana Atlantic City presents Hairball: The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Tropicana Atlantic City presents Hairball: The Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 8:00pm. Las Vegas meets Arena Rock! Over the past 25 years, Hairball has evolved into an explosive national touring act.

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McCarter Theatre presents mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Acclaimed Grammy Award–winning mandolinist, singer, songwriter, composer, and MacArthur Fellow Chris Thile, will bring his genre-defying brilliance to McCarter Theatre on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:30pm.

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State Theatre New Jersey presents 38 Special – 50 Year Legacy Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents 38 Special – 50 Year Legacy Tour on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 7:30pm. Celebrating 50 years together, 20 million albums sold, and more than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock, stacked high with hits like "Hold On Loosely," "Caught Up In You," "If I'd Been The One," "Back Where You Belong," and "Second Chance." Opening the night is singer-songwriter Steven Keene.

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​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Lie Fight (The Truth)" by Dinosaur Stampede

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Lie Fight (The Truth)" by the local supergroup Dinosaur Stampede, which features members of Motel Shootout and Rollins Band.

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Richard Marx Announces New Album "After Hours"

GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and best-selling author Richard Marx has announced his new album After Hours, arriving January 16, 2026, following 2022's Songwriter. Alongside the announcement, Marx shares swaggering new single "Big Band Boogie" (feat. Kenny G), a swinging, late-night romp that introduces the album's cinematic jazz palette. Other featured guests on the album include Rod Stewart, Chris Botti, Randy Waldman, Tom Scott, Drea Tomè & more.

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Gene Pompilio Talks About His "Cheesy 60 Second Song" Series

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Three Voices, One Sound: Hanson Delivers a Soulful, Nostalgic Night in New Jersey

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Brook Arts Center presents Separate Ways, the Band

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The Newton Theatre presents From Good Homes

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