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The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America's most enduring rock bands.

 
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Concert Hall at Drew University hosts Sinatra, A Man & His Music

(MADISON, NJ) -- Step into the golden era of jazz and swing on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at The Concert Hall at Drew University, as two powerhouse performers—Michael Martocci and Brandon Tomasello—join forces with the acclaimed JTole Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable night celebrating the timeless charm of Frank Sinatra and the bold brilliance of American jazz. Showtime is 7:30pm.

New Jersey Film Festival Cold Weather Company Interview

Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey Film Festival, sits down with Brian Curry & Steve Shimchick of Cold Weather Company, who will be performing at the festival on October 10, for a band interview. Check it out:

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ronnie Baker Brooks

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

Haddon Township presents 10th Annual Music Festival on Saturday

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township will hold its 10th Annual Music Festival sponsored by 1st Colonial Community Bank, on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm. The lineup features a diverse range of acts, spanning many different musical genres on two separate stages.


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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.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/23/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2025



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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