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50th New Jersey Folk Festival to Take Place August 23rd

(SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The 50th New Jersey Folk Festival (NJFF) will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Davidson's Mill Pond Park. The festival is a celebration of New Jersey folklife, folk arts, and traditions. Admission is free and the festival runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

 
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Mavis Staples to Perform on August 25 at Ocean City Music Pier

(OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Mavis Staples will perform on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Ocean City Music Pier on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Special guest Jeffrey Gaines will open the night. Showtime is 7:00pm.

bergenPAC presents The Encore Series: Kansas with NJ Symphony

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to unveil The Encore Series, a three-part celebration of music, culture, and community. These exclusive soirées bring together unforgettable performances, elevated experiences, and a shared passion for the arts. This first show will kick off the nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts for the season.

Aztec Two-Step 2.0 presents The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook at Bell Theater

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The iconic career of the enduring folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel will be chronicled in an entertaining music and multimedia stage show presented by Aztec Two-Step 2.0 at the Bell Theater on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.

The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Girl Next Door" by Greg Amici

Central Jersey singer-songwriter Greg Amici has penned a love letter to the unsung heroes of the music industry.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 29 to August 4, 2025



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MORE NEWS


Chicago LIVE! at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Chicago at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City.


Carteret PAC presents Starship featuring Mickey Thomas



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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Skyla Burrell Band



MPAC presents Little River Band on Thursday






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