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NBPAC presents Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan performing the Music of The Cars

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Cars, Greg Hawkes forged the sound of rock's New Wave. Together with Eddie Japan, Hawkes will be performing the Music of The Cars at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm.

 
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The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour comes to bergenPAC

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Grammy Award Winning and Legendary Music Icon, Alan Parsons comes to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8:00pm with the Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back On Tour.

Middletown Arts Center to Hold Teen Band Fest on November 16th

** This event has been cancelled. (MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- The Middletown Arts Center celebrates TEEN bands this fall with the inaugural TEEN Band Fest. All teenage bands with members ages 13-17 are invited to participate in this "Lit" showcase taking place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. This is an exciting opportunity to play on the MAC stage!

State Theatre New Jersey presents Scotty McCreery on November 7th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Scotty McCreery – Fall of Summer Tour on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:30pm. McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.

Albert Music Hall presents 2nd Annual Jersey Devil Show

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- As the spooky season descends upon us, Albert Music Hall is gearing up for its annual Jersey Devil Show, set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This thrilling evening will feature music, folklore, and a dedication to New Jersey's infamous cryptid. Guests can enjoy a mix of bands that capture the season's eerie spirit. Legend has it that the Jersey Devil has a love for music, and this year's lineup aims to entice the elusive creature to make a guest appearance.


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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



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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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