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Billy Walton Band to Open for Low Cut Connie at Anchor Rock Club

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- What a double bill! Billy Walton, one of the Tri-State area's busiest, most popular rock guitarists, who fronts high-energy group Billy Walton Band, joins Philly favorites Low Cut Connie for a pre-Christmas banger at Anchor Rock Club on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. The show is being presented by WXPN.

 
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The Newton Theatre presents Skeleton Krewe

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Skeleton Krewe comes to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7:00pm. The worlds of Hawaiian slack key guitar, psychedelic pedal steel, and masterful keyboard work converge as three virtuosos of the jam band scene head out on their debut tour as Skeleton Krewe Trio.

Celebrate Valentine's Weekend with We May Be Right at Drew University

(MADISON, NJ) -- Feel the romance and nostalgia at Drew University's Concert Hall on Saturday, February 15, 2025 as NJ's premier Billy Joel tribute band, We May Be Right brings the electrifying music of the "Piano Man" to life with incredible authenticity. From hit after hit to some of Billy's best deep cuts, We May Be Right will have you on your feet, singing along to all the classics and timeless love songs like "Just the Way You Are," "She's Got a Way," "Honesty," and "The Longest Time." Showtime is 8:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Popa Chubby

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room will close out 2024 on Sunday, December 29th with the return of Popa Chubby - a musician who has been hard rocking the blues in his fierce and soulful way for more than 30 years. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Roy's Hall presents "A Very Slambovian Christmas"

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- On Friday, December 20, 2024, Roy's Hall presents "A Very Slambovian Christmas" - a perennial favorite for the venue. This  holiday show hosted by the Slambovian Circus of Dreams will 'flip your switch' and spark the holiday spirit in a fun 'outside the box' style. Showtime is 8:00pm.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.



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The Newton Theatre presents L.A. Guns on June 6th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- L.A. Guns comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band has been rocking for roughly 40 years since establishing themselves as the undisputed sleaze kings of the Sunset Strip, and, eventually, the world.


Troubles' debut "Red Alert" is a breathless blast of garage punk



Dharma Guns releases "Nightmares and Broken Dreams"



Undead Arts & New Jersey Symphony announce cast and crew for Mozart's "The Magic Flute"



Lenny Kaye Announces Debut Solo Album "Goin' Local"






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