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Remember Jones and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country to Headline 2024 Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The annual free two-day Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 2024. Music begins at noon each day and ends around 9:30pm. Remember Jones and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country are the festival's headliners.

 
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The Newton Theatre presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 8:00pm. This show takes you on a musical journey back to the 70's. Fans will experience Barry Manilow's greatest hits just the way they remember them.

Avery Sunshine and Eric Roberson to Perform at Caesar's during North to Shore Festival

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Experience an evening of soul like never before with two of the greatest vocalists, Avery Sunshine and Eric Roberson are set to perform at Caesar’s, as part of the North to Shore Festival presented by Prudential on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Debra Devi, Dean Shot, Eric Heilner at SOPAC Blues in the Loft on Sunday

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- Find out why American Blues Scene calls Jersey City blues/rock artist Debra Devi "one of today's top female blues-rock guitarists" at SOPAC Blues in the Loft in South Orange, NJ on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm. The show opens with exciting blues/rock pianist Eric Heilner, followed by fiery blues guitarist Dean Shot, and Debra Devi.

Battle of the Bands Returns to Sherman Theater

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Get ready for an electrifying night of music as the Sherman Theater presents its second Battle of the Bands event this year on Friday, May 24th, 2024. With a diverse lineup of talented acts and $2,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, this promises to be an exhilarating showcase of local musical talent.  Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.


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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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