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Nicole Atkins Returns to New Jersey Roots at Outpost in the Burbs

For some people, navigating the future can be a daunting task. But New Jersey native Nicole Atkins identified her path in the direction of music and performing early in her life.

 
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Everclear, Marcy Playground, and Jimmie's Chicken Shack to Play Asbury Lanes

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, is coming to Asbury Park on Friday, October 11, 2024 for a show at Asbury Lanes. They are on a 30+ date fall headlining tour featuring special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie's Chicken Shack. Led by vocalist, guitarist and founder Art Alexakis, the acclaimed quartet will perform all the hits from throughout Everclear's extraordinary three decades-long catalog, spotlighting tracks off their platinum-selling album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One, which will be released on vinyl for the first time ever on September 13 via Intervention Records.

Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Yacht Rock Revue

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Yacht Rock Revue on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Here's your chance to embark on a journey down memory lane through radiant musical waters. Deemed by Rolling Stone as the "world's premier soft-rock party band," these maestros of smooth grooves transport audiences back to the golden era of the '70s and '80s, bringing sun-soaked anthems into the 21st century. Gates open at 6:00pm.

Inaugural New Jersey Arts Icon Gala to Honor Dionne Warwick

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- What the world needs now is LOVE, and legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick will bring that love to Bell Theater at Bell Works on Sunday, September 22, 2024 with a once-in-a-lifetime event in support of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center and Bell Theater's cultural arts and education programs. The inaugural New Jersey Arts Icon Gala will include a reception at 5:00pm and auction followed by a concert at 7:00pm featuring Warwick.

Newton Theatre presents Jessica Lynn: Very Merry Classic Christmas

(NEWTON, NJ) -- You can get into the Christmas spirit early this year with Jessica Lynn's "Very Merry Classic Christmas" at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. Her record-breaking and award-winning show has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling, and even eclipsing some of the biggest Christmas spectaculars.


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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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The Newton Theatre presents So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

(NEWTON, NJ) -- If you watched the film Song Sung Blue and realized you like more Neil Diamond songs that you thought you did, you should check out So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary at The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 29, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Tuckerton Porchfest returns May 2nd with Music, Poetry, Art & Community along Main Street



Jann Klose releases new single "Future Trap"



Shinedown to Play Shows in Newark and Philly in July



PuZL releases "Riverside"






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