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The Newton Theatre presents Shaun Cassidy

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Shaun Cassidy will bring his The Road to Us tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, October 24, 2025. Cassidy is an American writer, producer, actor and singer. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.

 
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Middlesex County's Free Concert Series Returns for 2025

Spend your summer evenings with us and enjoy free live music in one of the beautiful parks in Middlesex County during their annual Music-in-the-Park Series. All you need is your favorite lawn chair and your love of the arts. Concerts take place at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy; Thompson Park in Jamesburg; Spring Lake Park in South Plainfield; and Medwick Park in Carteret.

2025 New Jersey International Film Festival Video Interview with Mike Kovacs

Al Nigrin, Executive Director & Curator of the New Jersey International Film Festival, sits down with musician Mike Kovacs for an artist interview at EBTV. Mike will be performing an Audio/Visual Concert on Friday June 13, 2025 at the Festival!

Shemekia Copeland to Perform Free Concert in Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland will give a free performance as part of Tony Mart's Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk concert series at the Kennedy Plaza in Atlantic City on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. Showtime is 7:00pm.

2025 Hudson West Fest to Take Place September 13th

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Hudson West Fest is excited to announce the lineup for its 8th annual roots music festival and is sweetening the pot with the news that all ticket fees will be dropped this year. The event will occur on Saturday, September 13, 2025, and will feature 10 music performers on both indoor and outdoor stages. The expanded street fair will include vendors, artisans, family activities, and dancing. The organizers will also present four music-based workshops (topics to be announced soon) at no cost. An indoor bar and food options will be available to the public.


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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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MORE NEWS


Billy Ocean LIVE! at Kean Stage

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Billy Ocean at Kean Stage on April 2, 2026.


Rolling Blackout releases "Fools Gold"



The Certs releases new single "Just For Show"



SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox



Vivid Stage presents Old Friends: A Cabaret with Charles Thomas






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