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Steampunk Alchemy Fest Returns to Morris County in June

(BUDD LAKE, NJ) -- Steampunk Alchemy Fest returns June 6-8, 2025 to Budd Lake for its fourth year of celebrating the creativity and innovation of steampunk culture. Steampunk Alchemy Fest, which will be held on the spacious outdoor grounds of Vasa Park (1 Vasa Drive), combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with unique activities and entertainment.

 
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Albert Music Hall presents the Made in Memphis Show

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Albert Music Hall will present a special "Made in Memphis" show celebrating the rich musical legacy of Memphis. Building on the success of last year's Elvis Show, this year's event expands its focus to honor a broader range of artists who helped shape American music.

Under Cover Music Fest to Take Place May 31st in South Orange

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Downtown presents its signature event, Under Cover Music Fest, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm.  The event takes place at the Sloan Street Parking Lot (12 Sloan Street). It features eight cover bands, a beer garden, and food vendors. Admission is free.

Newton Theatre presents An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents An Evening with Joanne Shaw Taylor on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Jackson Pines and Heavy Mouth to Play Low Dive in Asbury Park on Friday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- On Friday, May 9th, regional folk band Jackson Pines returns to Asbury Park as a full band for the first time since last summer. They'll be joining friends Heavy Mouth at Low Dive for a 9:00pm concert.


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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/6/26

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Ali Zanders, Sam Tunkel, Brian Westervelt, Jay Ingstrup, A Halo Called Fred, Damfino, Regency Club, and Night Windows. Plus a look back at "This American Life" by Diego Allessandro.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 31 to April 6, 2026






 

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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Red Hot - All Girl Motley Crue on Saturday

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Red Hot - All Girl Motley Crüe on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to experience the most electrifying, high-voltage rock show on the planet! These fierce, unapologetic rockers don’t just pay tribute to Mötley Crüe—they live it.


The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin - 55/50 TOUR



Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion comes to OCC's Grunin Center on Sunday



Algonquin Arts Announces New Concert Series



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Simple Gifts on April 17th






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