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JOURNEY's Final Tour Includes Show In Trenton

(TRENTON, NJ) -- After more than five decades of electrifying performances, chart-topping hits, and timeless anthems, the iconic rock band JOURNEY is saying goodbye the only way they know how — with a thunderous, full- throttle Final Frontier Tour spanning cities across North America. The final tour includes a stop at CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

 
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Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Socks in the Frying Pan, the high-energy Irish traditional trio from Ennis, County Clare known for infusing virtuosic musicianship with humor, charisma, and a palpable passion for their roots, gives a one-night-only holiday concert on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Roy�s Hall. The show is part of the band's US holiday tour celebrating their fifth full-length album, Waiting for Inspiration. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Meet Loaf comes to The Strand on November 15th

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- James D'Amico's Sun Concerts and The Strand Theater present Meet Loaf - A tribute to Meat Loaf on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 8:00pm.

The Yard at Bally's AC presents The Amish Outlaws

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Yard at Bally's Atlantic City presents a free concert by The Amish Outlaws on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:00pm. There is no "typical" Amish Outlaws show, but the average crowd can expect to see men in full Amish garb releasing all of their pent up energy with an infectious joy.

Lily Vakili to perform at Marksboro Mills

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Lily Vakili will perform at Marksboro Mills. The show launches her 2025 tour in support of the album Oceans of Kansas. Come on out for a night of raw storytelling, electric energy, and an unforgettable live performance. Showtime is 6:00pm.


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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 12/22/25

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 Psychtooth, The Garden Roads, New Antics, A Color Engine, Southpaw, Ipkiss, and Ferocious Designs. Plus a look back at "Deal With The Devil" by The Brixton Riot.



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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.


The Folk Project presents Stephen Kellogg's Old Friends Tour featuring the Kellogg Sisters on Friday



Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Songs of 2025



Makin Waves Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums of 2025



bergenPAC presents Darlene Love on Sunday






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