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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.

 
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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.

CarteretPAC presents John Waite with Special Guest Jeffrey Gaines on Wednesday

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents John Waite on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. John will be performing his catalogue of hits from his 40 year career as a solo artist, and as a member of The Babys and Bad English. Special guest Jeffrey Gaines will open the night.

StocktonPAC presents Swift Nation - Taylor Swift Tribute

(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Swifties unite! A tribute show by Swift Nation will take you on a musical journey through Taylor Swift's career on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Experience a journey through Swift's eras at Stockton University's Performing Arts Center - right in the Pine Barrens nestled outside of Atlantic City. Showtime is 7:30pm.


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COLUMNS

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The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Psychic," a local hit by the nationally buzzing Asbury Park band Surfing for Daisy.



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Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on May 9th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band is touring in support of the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, Bringing Down the Horse. The band will perform their classic album in its entirety, in sequence.


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bergenPAC presents Darlene Love on Sunday






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