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Experience Elvis's Skyrocket to Stardom at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch

(LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Few entertainers can rival Elvis Presley's three-year meteoric rise from a raw, rowdy rocker to a global superstar. Watch as Elvis tribute performer Ruben Castillo brings this remarkable era to life in "Elvistory: The King of Rock & Roll 1956-1959" at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Saturday, May 18, 2024. The event begins at 2:00pm.

 
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bergenPAC presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Electrifying Band from the original Broadway smash hit! The only trademarked group from the original Broadway production recognized as Broadway's Rock of Ages Band®

MPAC presents Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Two iconic songwriters share the stage, trade songs and swap stories when Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb perform together at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Tickets range from $59-$99. Showtime is 7:30pm.

The Newton Theatre presents Kiefer Sutherland

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Kiefer Sutherland on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. The famous actor has been releasing music since his debut album, Down in a Hole, came out in 2016. He's released three studio albums and several singles to date.

English Duo to Headline 4th Annual Washington Rock 'n' Roll and Steampunk Fair

(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- The 4th Annual Washington Rock 'n' Roll and Steampunk Fair will be headlined by Victor and the Bully, direct from England. The event takes place Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am-5:00pm. The Steampunk Fair combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with a punk and rock 'n' roll feel that makes for an amazing day of retro-futuristic fun.


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COLUMNS

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.



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



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



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Troubles' debut "Red Alert" is a breathless blast of garage punk

Troubles crash onto the scene with Red Alert, a debut that doesn't waste a second. The album is a feral mix of grit, hooks and raw, emotionally charged vocals that plants the band firmly on the garage punk map.


Dharma Guns releases "Nightmares and Broken Dreams"



Undead Arts & New Jersey Symphony announce cast and crew for Mozart's "The Magic Flute"



Lenny Kaye Announces Debut Solo Album "Goin' Local"



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






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