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Jason Didner's New Album Celebrates Asbury Park's Resilient Spirit of Community

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Heart is Jason Didner's love letter to a city that refused to quit — and to the musicians, misfits, and believers who kept the beat going. Drawing on the sounds, stories, and personalities that transformed Asbury Park from a place of decay into an unlikely worldwide music destination, the album spans punk, soul, reggae, and heartland rock in the spirit of the Jersey Shore scene itself: eclectic, unguarded, and alive.

 
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A Chat with Veronika and Madelene of Arrival From Sweden Who Perform at UCPAC on May 16

Arrival from Sweden is coming to Rahway, NJ's Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Founded in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, Arrival from Sweden is one of the world's most popular ABBA tribute bands and the only group that has ever been given a previously unreleased song directly from ABBA to record.

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.

Albert Music Hall presents Rock Around the Pines: A Celebration of Early Rock 'n' Roll on Saturday

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall presents "Rock Around the Pines" on Saturday, May 16, 2026, an evening dedicated to the sounds of 1950s and early 1960s rock 'n' roll. The themed program brings classic jukebox favorites, rockabilly rhythms, and vintage dance hall energy to the Pinelands stage, with five local acts performing throughout the evening.

The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on June 7th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 7:00pm. NOTE: This show was originally scheduled for May 14. All tickets will be honored on the new date.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "ICE SS" by Sally Draper

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/15/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from May 12-18, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Fairweather Friends" by Exit Eleven






 

MORE NEWS


Brian Fallon Releases Two New Solo Songs

Brian Fallon has announced the premiere of two brand new tracks, "Not Bad For New Jersey" and "Better Before," both available everywhere now via his own Lesser Known Records.


Cape May Point Arts and Science Center presents Grammy-Nominated Blues artist Guy Davis on June 24th



Centenary Stage presents Double Vision: The Foreigner Experience on May 23rd



Concerts in the Studio presents Bastards of Fine Arts on June 5th



A Halo Called Fred releases "We're All Like, YEAH!"






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