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bergenPAC presents That Motown Band on April 26th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- If you love songs like "Heat Wave," "Ain't too Proud to Beg," "Baby Love," "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "My Girl," and "Ain't no Mountain High Enough"? Be sure to check out That Motown Band when they come to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00pm.

 
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"Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour" comes to Prudential Center in August

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Disney Concerts, Disney Branded Television and AEG Presents jointly revealed "Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour," a one-of-a-kind interactive live concert experience coming to Prudential Center on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 7:00pm. Joshua Colley from "Descendants: The Rise of Red" and Mekonnen Knife from "Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires" also have been added to the previously announced talent line-up of Kylie Cantrall, Freya Skye, Malia Baker, Malachi Barton and Dara Reneé.

The Newton Theatre presents Pink Talking Fish - a fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Pink Talking Fish is a Hybrid Tribute Fusion Act that takes the music from three of the world's most beloved bands and creates a special treat for fans of the music. Check them out when they perform at The Newton Theatre on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 8:00pm.

RVCC Chorale to Present Annual Holiday Concert on December 8th

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- The Raritan Valley Community College Chorale will present a holiday concert on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm. The annual event will be held in the Welpe Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College's Branchburg campus.

Dive Into the Springsteen Archives at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on December 5th

(LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- There are nearly 48,000 reasons why Bruce is The Boss, and they're all in the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music. Curator Melissa Ziobro, M.A., will usher your imagination through its doors in a presentation for teens and adults at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The event begins at 3:30pm.


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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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PuZL releases "Riverside"

PuZL, the St. John, USVI-based duo of Taylor Lissandrello and Aaron Strickland, return with their new single "Riverside". Known for their self-described fusion of "Outlaw-Disco-Punk with Freak-Wave-Metal-Folk," the pair have carved out a distinctive lane that blends genre chaos with a cohesive, lo-fi psychedelic core.


Seether releases "Beneath The Surface" EP



Armor For Sleep Announce Summer Tour



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



Landis Rock Fest 2026 to Take Place Saturday






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