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Tupelo Honey – A Tribute to Van Morrison Brings the Spirit of Celtic Soul to the Strand Center for the Arts on Saturday

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the Strand Center for the Arts welcomes Tupelo Honey – A Tribute to Van Morrison, an unforgettable musical celebration that captures the soul, storytelling, and spirit of one of rock's greatest legends. Showtime is 8:00pm.

 
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The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents The Smithereens with special guest vocalist John Cowsill on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Since their formation in Carteret, New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have earned a reputation as one of America's most enduring rock bands.

Concert Hall at Drew University hosts Sinatra, A Man & His Music

(MADISON, NJ) -- Step into the golden era of jazz and swing on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at The Concert Hall at Drew University, as two powerhouse performers—Michael Martocci and Brandon Tomasello—join forces with the acclaimed JTole Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable night celebrating the timeless charm of Frank Sinatra and the bold brilliance of American jazz. Showtime is 7:30pm.

New Jersey Film Festival Cold Weather Company Interview

Al Nigrin, Executive Director and Curator of the New Jersey Film Festival, sits down with Brian Curry & Steve Shimchick of Cold Weather Company, who will be performing at the festival on October 10, for a band interview. Check it out:

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ronnie Baker Brooks

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning blues rock guitarist, songwriter and vocalist Ronnie Baker Brooks will perform live at the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Sunday, November 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


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COLUMNS

BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 12/22/25

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Psychtooth, The Garden Roads, New Antics, A Color Engine, Southpaw, Ipkiss, and Ferocious Designs. Plus a look back at "Deal With The Devil" by The Brixton Riot.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Psychic" by Surfing for Daisy



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/18/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025






 

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Vienna Teng on April 11th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents singer-songwriter Vienna Teng on April 11, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday



bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th



Algonquin Arts Theatre presents Magical Mystery Doors



Wellmont Theater presents The Wallflowers on May 9th






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