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Robert Cray
"Strong Persuader"

Released in 1986

Robert Cray is a bluesman who released one of the best blues albums of my life with Strong Persuader. As luck would have it, I was able to roadie for him during a festival once. I remember being 17 and carrying his guitar on to a blues bus... Pretty cool.

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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 29 to May 5, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 29 to May 5, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/28/25



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Know Your Number" by Arlan Feiles



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...4/24/25








 

MORE NEWS


The Newton Theatre presents FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey

(NEWTON, NJ) -- FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. The music and energy of two legendary stadium rock bands comes together in one electrifying show!


Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season



WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge Returns Bigger Than Ever!



Monmouth University's Tuesday Night Record Club Celebrates 100th Album on May 6th



Newton Theatre presents The Ultimate Queen Celebration








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Pollak Theatre.  Showtime is 7:00pm.


Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM at bergenPAC



The Newton Theatre presents Jefferson Starship



Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Warren Zeiders with special guest Tyler Braden




 





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