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Prudential Center presents Matchbox 20 and Andy Grammer as part of North to Shore Festival

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Prudential Center presents Matchbox 20 and Andy Grammer on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The concert is part of the North to Shore festival, which takes place in Asbury Park (June 10-16), Atlantic City (June 17-23), and Newark (June 23-30).

 
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Newton Theatre presents The Ultimate Queen Celebration

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Ultimate Queen Celebration featuring vocalist Yvan Pedneault and miG Ayessa (both endorsed by Queen) come to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 8:00pm. The band is backed by some of the finest musicians on the scene who have toured with the likes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rock of Ages, Cher and more.

The Craig Sailer Project Sponsors a Food Drive Throughout April

(CLINTON, NJ) -- The Craig Sailer Project is sponsoring a food drive to benefit food pantries and food banks serving the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, and State of New Jersey during the month of April, with a culminating celebration and day of music by the band on Sunday, April 28 at the Red Mill Museum in Clinton, New Jersey.

The Vogel presents Sons of Cream

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Sons of Cream on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 7:30pm. The band features Kofi Baker (son of Ginger Baker) and Malcolm Bruce (son of Jack Bruce) and Rob Johnson. Kofi and Malcolm grew up surrounded by music from an early age. Cream's music has become an integral part of their careers. And now joined by Rob they continue to play the music of their fathers and are making it their own. It's in the DNA...

Barry Manilow to extend his residency at Radio City Music Hall With Shows in October

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and The Bowery Presents announced that on the heels of selling out five nights at Radio City Music Hall between May 31 and June 4, 2023 and five upcoming shows from April 17-21, 2024, Barry Manilow will extend his residency at Radio City and add five consecutive shows on Wednesday, October 9; Thursday, October 10; Friday, October 11; Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13, 2024.


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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.



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