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NJPAC presents The Empress of Soul - Gladys Knight on September 27th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Empress of Soul-seven-Time Grammy Award winner, Gladys Knight will perform live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. Gladys Knight never disappoints by putting on a high-energy show performing all of her hits that stand the test of time and the songs that everyone knows and loves like "Midnight Train to Georgia," "Heard it Through The Grapevine," "That's What Friends Are For," and so much more.

 
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Black Box Studios presents Distant Cousins and Soulfarm at Debonair Music Hall on June 25th

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents Distant Cousins and Soulfarm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm. Tickets are $30 in advance and $36 at the door (plus a one drink minimum).

The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. Dance, sing along and enjoy the hits such as Dancing Queen, Chiquitita, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, The Winner Takes it All, Fernando, SOS, Take a Chance, Money Money Money, Knowing Me Knowing You, Super Trouper, Gimme Gimme Gimme, Voulez-Vous and many more.

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Liberation - A Night of Music, Dance, Poetry & More in Rahway

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the New Jersey Creative Arts Collaborative (NJCAC) and Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), will present Juneteenth: A Celebration of Liberation at Hamilton Stage (360 Hamilton Street) in Rahway, NJ, on June 14, 2024 at 7:30pm.

The Soul Rebels from New Orleans to Perform Three Nights at Blue Note (June 21-23)

(NEW ORLEANS, LA) -- The Soul Rebels, the renowned New Orleans-based brass ensemble known for their electrifying blend of jazz, funk, and hip hop, will be performing June 21-23, 2024 at New York City's Blue Note with Ghostface Killah. This run of shows will highlight the group's adaptability and breadth as they collaborate with one of the most illustrious wordsmiths in hip-hop.


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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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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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