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The Vogel presents Thomas Dolby

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Tickets are going quickly for Thomas Dolby at The Vogel on Monday, October 27, 2025. Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Showtime is 7:30pm.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Laura Cantrell will open the night. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.

MPAC presents Pink Martini All-Stars with special guest Storm Large

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Pink Martini All-Stars with special guest Storm Large on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8:00pm. Joining the already fantastic lineup of Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, and Jimmie Herrod, Storm will bring even more sparkle to this special show!

Jersey Swamp Cats to Bring Jump Jive and Blues to Bradley Beach Fall Concert Series

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The lively rhythm of fall is set to continue in Bradley Beach as its popular Saturday Fall Concert Series rolls on. This Saturday, October 4, 2025, the energetic Jersey Swamp Cats will take the stage at Riley Park from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for an afternoon of electrifying music. Admission is free.

Crossroads hosts Prelude To A Cure: A Halloween Cancer Benefit

(GARWOOD, NJ) -- Ghoul out and give back! Jersey's fiercest tribute bands, Looks That Kill (Mötley Crüe) and Sickness (Black Sabbath/Ozzy) will haunt the stage with heavy riffs and hell-raising energy during the Prelude To A Cure: A Halloween Cancer Benefit at Crossroads on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Make This World Stand Still" by Lisa Bouchelle feat. Amanda Shires

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Make This World Stand Still" from Trenton-bred roots/country songstress Lisa Bouchelle's forthcoming album, "Vandals, Thieves & Lovers."



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