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Alan Jackson's Last Call Tour Comes To Atlantic City on October 7th

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson is embarking on his latest tour - Last Call: One More For The Road, one that’ll bring over 30 years of hits to cities across America as he hits the road for the first time since revealing a health diagnosis last fall. The tour includes a stop at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Friday, October 7.

 
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Vakili Band To Perform at Montclair Brewery on Friday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Fronted by powerhouse vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Lily Vakili, Vakili Band released Walking Sideways on February 25, 2022.  Throughout the month, the New Jersey-based band will be performing at female-owned venues, collaborating with female designers for the band’s artwork and merchandise, and donating a portion of their earnings to women-focused not-for-profits. Friday, March 11th will find the band in their hometown of Montclair, NJ, at Montclair Brewery with singer-songwriter Stacia Thiel, and on March 16th they’ll travel to Philadelphia to perform at The Fire with The Royal Fatback and Poppy.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman on St. Patrick's Day

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The newly renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents the most successful all-female Irish group in history, Celtic Woman in their new show, Postcards from Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $49-$99.  

Rowan University's College of Performing Arts presents Rodrigo y Gabriela on April 16th

(GLASSBORO, NJ) -- Rowan University’s College of Performing Arts, home of the Marie Rader Presenting Series, is excited to present GRAMMY® Award-winning Mexican acoustic-rock duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, at Pfleeger Concert Hall on April 16, 2022 at 8:00pm. This performance will feature a Pre-Show Reception for VIP ticket holders, followed by a performance from Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Lineup for "Bob's Birthday Bash" on March 12th announced

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Light of Day Foundation’s WinterFest 2022 has announced the lineup for the Main Event, “Bob’s Birthday Bash” taking place on Saturday, March 12 at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ. Performers will include Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers, Willie Nile, Jesse Malin, The Weeklings, Steve Forbert, Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan, James Maddock, Jeffrey Gaines, Linda Chorney, Guy Davis, Williams Honor, Joe Bonanno, Remember Jones and more.


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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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