The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Le Vent du Nord

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Outpost in the Burbs presents Le Vent du Nord on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. The award winning and highly acclaimed band is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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MPAC presents Zeppelin Reimagined on Wednesday

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Zeppelin Reimagined on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:30pm. From the creators of Magical Mystery Doors comes Zeppelin Reimagined. Zeppelin Reimagined merges the timeless power of classic rock with the cutting-edge technology of today. Limited tickets remain.

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Comedian John Poveromo Talks About Hosting a Q&A with the Head and the Heart at The Stone Pony

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Head and the Heart headline a show at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The bill also includes sets by Wilderado and Marfa. For fans who purchased the VIP package from the band, they'll see a special Q&A hosted by comedian John Poveromo, host of the popular podcast Dystopia Tonight. We spoke with him to learn more about the Q&A.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Once I Wake Up" from "The Sting of the Blade," the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.

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Shinedown to Play Shows in Newark and Philly in July

(NEWARK, NJ) -- One of the biggest bands in the world, Shinedown, will be releasing their brand new studio album EI8HT on May 29, 2026 (via Atlantic Records) and released the new song "Outlaw." In addition, they announced their massive Dance Kid Dance Act II World Tour, taking the band to 11 countries across 54 dates, including local stops at Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, July 21st and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 23rd.

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PuZL releases "Riverside"

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Seether releases "Beneath The Surface" EP

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Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour

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Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour to Play Shows in NY/NJ/PA

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