Middletown Arts Center's May MAC Music Cafe features Gabrielle Lea, Carol Lester, Keith Monacchio, and Mark Healy

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Middletown Arts Center's monthly music showcase features singer-songwriters Gabrielle Lea, Carol Lester, Keith Monacchio, and Mark Healy. It takes place Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Admission is free with a $5 suggested donation.

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The Newton Theatre presents Peter Rowan and Sam Grisman Project

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Peter Rowan & Sam Grisman Project will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $52.50 - $80.

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Keyes-Bergson-Hooks Band on Saturday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents The Keyes-Bergson-Hooks Band on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The band includes Dave Keyes, Chris Bergson, and Ellis Hooks. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

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ProgStock 2025 to Take Place at Williams Center

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- ProgStock 2025 takes place at the Williams Center from October 10-12, 2025. ProgStock is Northeast America's only Progressive Rock music festival. Performers include Steve Hogarth of Marillion with his solo project, h Natural, in his first U.S. performance.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Once I Wake Up" from "The Sting of the Blade," the recently released sophomore full-length from Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.

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Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour

Seminal New Jersey-bred post-hardcore band Armor For Sleep have announced their upcoming summer tour spanning June and July. Kicking off on Thursday, June 11 in Richmond, VA at The Canal Club, the There Is No Summer Tour will feature support from Flycatcher and Spanish Love Songs in all markets and culminate in an appearance at the Amityville Music Hall in Amityville, NY on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

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Five For Fighting String Quartet Tour to Play Shows in NY/NJ/PA

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Landis Rock Fest 2026 to Take Place Saturday

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The 17th annual Elephant Talk Indie Music festival Takes Place This Weekend in AC

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Hey Bulldog to Pay Tribute to The Beatles at Liberty Science Center

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