Albert Music Hall presents Pineystock

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall is set to present its first-ever Pineystock, a 1960s-themed music show inspired by the legendary Summer of '69. The event will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Doors are at 1:00pm with music beginning at 2:00pm.

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Music Box at the Borgata presents Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band are coming to Music Box at the Borgata on Saturday, August 23, 2025.  The show is truly 'A Springsteen Celebration': a joyful, reverential evening of incredible music, storytelling, audience interaction and hero worship. And it's all for charity, with net proceeds benefiting The Four Through Nine Foundation, founded by Azaria and committed to social justice, education and recovery causes. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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The Darkness to Tour North America including Show at Irving Plaza

Multi-platinum UK rock legends THE DARKNESS – singer/guitarist Justin Hawkins, guitarist Dan Hawkins, bassist Frankie Poullain, drummer Rufus Taylor — are hitting the road in support of their latest album Dreams On Toast (released March 28th via Cooking Vinyl). The Darkness will ignite stages across North America from August 29 through September 21. The tour then resumes on November 7 and wraps on November 22, 2025. The tour comes to the area on September 10th with a show at Irving Plaza in New York City.

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City Winery Philadelphia presents Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Band

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Get ready to be whisked away on a nostalgic journey as City Winery Philadelphia presents Resurrection of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' Band live on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 7:30pm. Best known for the iconic song "I Put a Spell on You," this event features the original guitarist, Mike Armando, along with a special guest appearance by Arno Hecht, the founder of Uptown Horns.

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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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Tuckerton Porchfest returns May 2nd with Music, Poetry, Art & Community along Main Street

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Tuckerton Porchfest returns on Saturday, May 2, 2026 (rain date: May 3rd) from 11:00am to 4:00pm, transforming Main Street into a vibrant, walkable celebration of local creativity. Featuring live music, poetry, visual art, vendors, and community experiences, this grassroots festival invites attendees to explore multiple porch stages hosted by local businesses and residents.

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Jann Klose releases new single "Future Trap"

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Shinedown to Play Shows in Newark and Philly in July

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PuZL releases "Riverside"

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Seether releases "Beneath The Surface" EP

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