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Jersey Arts Podcast: He's Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band): John Lodge Returns to New Jersey

"I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)." "Ride My See-Saw." "Isn't Life Strange?" These are just a few of the mega hit titles by The Moody Blues, and John Lodge is their bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than 50 years while also pursuing a successful solo career. He's even been voted one of the "10 most influential bass players on the planet."

 
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bergenPAC presents Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. An experience unlike any other...Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC experience celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.

The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Las Vegas Beatles Show is a rich showcase that returns fans to the musical genius of international superstars, The Beatles. Audiences will be dazzled by the fantastic music, iconic wardrobe, and spot on performances. This showcase is fun, entertaining, and brings talented musicians together for an unforgettable night.

Nebraska Folk-Americana Trio, The Wildwoods, to Perform in NYC

If music is a salve, then The Wildwoods could heal the world. The folk-Americana trio from Lincoln, Nebraska takes to guitar, violin, upright bass, and microphones with the simple purity of peaceful forests that soothe the soul. Whether performing an original song or putting their uncluttered stamp on timeless tunes, The Wildwoods exude melodic warmth.

Mercer County's $5 Friday Summer Concerts are Back!

(WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- Central Jersey families don't need to head to the shore in order to have a great time this summer. The Mercer County Park Commission's $5 Friday Summer Concert Series promises memorable experiences for residents of all ages.


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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026

April 26, 2009; 17 years to the day this Sunday that "Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio" took to the airwaves on WIFI 1460 AM radio. Can it be that long? The answer is yes it can be and yes it has. 



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/20/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel






 

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Lenny Kaye Announces Debut Solo Album "Goin' Local"

Lenny Kaye has announced his debut solo record, Goin' Local out July 17, 2026 via Yep Roc Records. At 79, the bonafide punk pioneer and "godfather of garage rock" (NPR Music) steps forward with a deeply personal collection written over the course of many years - piecing together a lifetime of experiences and expansive musical language to find his truest voice.


Union County Students Earn Top Honors at International Music Festival; Invited to Perform at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center



Lost Romance Announces Intimate U.K. Solo Acoustic Tour



Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Music Revisited'



Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th






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