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Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Ocean Blue on Saturday

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College is excited to present a concert by The Ocean Blue on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:30pm. Getting their start as teenagers in the late 1980s in Hershey, PA, The Ocean Blue released their self-titled debut on the famed Sire Records, the same label that launched many of their heroes in the U.S., including the Smiths, the Pretenders, the English Beat, and Echo & the Bunnymen.

 
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MAC Music Café presents Stu Coogan, Leah Kremer, Michael Baine and Mark Healey

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center presents the MAC Music Café on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 4:00pm-6:00pm. The monthly music showcase offers an exciting evening of original music and storytelling featuring four dynamic singer-songwriters: Stu Coogan, Leah Kremer, Michael Baine and Mark Healey. The event is FREE (with a suggested donation of $5).

Caesars Atlantic City presents Croce Plays Croce

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 22, 2025, A.J. Croce presents Croce Plays Croce at Caesars Atlantic City. It is a special night of music featuring a complete set of classics by his late father Jim Croce, some of his own tunes, and songs that influenced both him and his father.

Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Tupelo Honey – A Tribute to Van Morrison Brings the Spirit of Celtic Soul to the Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Strand Center for the Arts welcomes Tupelo Honey – A Tribute to Van Morrison, an unforgettable musical celebration that captures the soul, storytelling, and spirit of one of rock's greatest legends. Showtime is 8:00pm.


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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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Pumpkin Man" by Greg Amici






 

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The Newton Theatre presents From Good Homes

(NEWTON, NJ) -- From Good Homes returns to The Newton Theatre for shows on December 19-20, 2025 at 8:00pm each night. The genesis of the band dates back to a high school when childhood friends Todd Sheaffer, Brady Rymer, and Patrick Fitzsimmons came together in rural, Northwestern NJ to play some music.


Human Nature presents "CHRISTMAS. MOTOWN. And MORE" at Golden Nugget Atlantic City



Concert Hall at Drew University presents BSTREETBAND



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday



The Landis Theater presents Halloween Night show with Alice Cooper and Type O Negative tribute bands






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