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Asbury Park Theater Company presents A Big Band Holiday to Remember starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) – Asbury Park Theater Company presents their 2025 gala fundraising event: A Big Band Holiday To Remember, starring Remember Jones and his 17-piece Big Band, on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center and will feature Remember Jones along with Asbury Park music community artists, Broadway performers, and cast members from past APTC shows, including local favorites such as Layonne Holmes, Sharon Lasher, Emily Grove, and more to be announced, as well as talent seen across Broadway and off-Broadway stages such as Brian O’Brien, Jeanne Montano, Hannah Bonnett, and more! The event begins at 7:30pm.

 
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Albert Music Hall presents Annual Homeplace Show: The Sounds of the Jersey Pines on Saturday

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the annual Homeplace Show will take place at Albert Music Hall, featuring traditional "Sounds of the Jersey Pines." The name of the show originates from weekly jam sessions once held at the Albert brothers’ cabin—affectionately known as the Homeplace by those who played there. These gatherings drew crowds from near and far, including both musicians and music enthusiasts who came to listen or sing along. Over time, they inspired the founding of Albert Music Hall and the Pinelands Cultural Society.

UCPAC presents Black Sabbath and Metallica tribute bands on Friday

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Sabbra Cadabra with Death Metallic on Friday, November 14, 2025. Long live Black Sabbath! Long live Ozzy! Celebrate their music and incredible legacy with New Jersey’s beloved Black Sabbath tribute band, Sabbra Cadabra, presented in partnership with Crossroads! Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.

Split Level Concerts presents Tim Easton and Quincy Mumford at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Following their sold-out season opener with James Maddock, renowned singer/songwriter Tim Easton will perform on Saturday, December 6, 2025, as season 2 of the Split Level Concerts series at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove continues! Quincy Mumford, stalwart of the Asbury Park music scene, will open the show. Showtime is at 8:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents two shows by Steve Forbert

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Steve Forbert is touring in support of his wonderful album, Daylight Savings Time, and has a pair of shows coming up at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on December 19-20, 2025. The first night is sold out, but a limited number of tickets are available for the second night.


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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25

"I'm fine thank you, I like to talk," said '80s pop icon Tiffany with a laugh as we had a face to face conversation at the 2Trax Studio of Deko Entertainment. 



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Cassville Lights" by Jackson Pines



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Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Rhode Island-based horn-driven blues, jump, swing and soul band Roomful of Blues will celebrate the release of their new Alligator Records album, Steppin' Out!, with a live performance at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm


Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth



Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!



The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium



Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos






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