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The Vogel presents Thomas Dolby

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Tickets are going quickly for Thomas Dolby at The Vogel on Monday, October 27, 2025. Perhaps best known for blinding us with science, Thomas Dolby has always blurred the lines between composition and invention. Showtime is 7:30pm.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Steve Earle Solo Acoustic Fifty Years of Songs and Stories on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. Laura Cantrell will open the night. The concert will take place at the First Congregational Church in Montclair.

MPAC presents Pink Martini All-Stars with special guest Storm Large

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Pink Martini All-Stars with special guest Storm Large on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 8:00pm. Joining the already fantastic lineup of Ari Shapiro, Edna Vazquez, and Jimmie Herrod, Storm will bring even more sparkle to this special show!

Jersey Swamp Cats to Bring Jump Jive and Blues to Bradley Beach Fall Concert Series

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The lively rhythm of fall is set to continue in Bradley Beach as its popular Saturday Fall Concert Series rolls on. This Saturday, October 4, 2025, the energetic Jersey Swamp Cats will take the stage at Riley Park from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for an afternoon of electrifying music. Admission is free.

Crossroads hosts Prelude To A Cure: A Halloween Cancer Benefit

(GARWOOD, NJ) -- Ghoul out and give back! Jersey's fiercest tribute bands, Looks That Kill (Mötley Crüe) and Sickness (Black Sabbath/Ozzy) will haunt the stage with heavy riffs and hell-raising energy during the Prelude To A Cure: A Halloween Cancer Benefit at Crossroads on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.


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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.



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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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Music and Myth Come Alive at Albert Music Hall's Jersey Devil Show

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- As autumn settles over the Pine Barrens, something devilish is stirring. On Saturday, November 1, 2025, Albert Music Hall will once again call upon the spirit of South Jersey folklore with its annual Jersey Devil Show — a lively tribute to "Mother Leeds' 13th child," the fabled Jersey Devil said to roam the dark woods of the Pinelands.


Remember Jones to present 50th Anniversary Celebration of Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life"



Split Level Concerts presents James Maddock with special guest Jackson Pines



Richard Marx Announces New Album "After Hours"



Gene Pompilio Talks About His "Cheesy 60 Second Song" Series






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