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Arlon Bennett
"Be the Change (acoustic)"

Released in 2007

Arlon Bennett is a singer-songwriter in the New York area who always reminded me of Harry Chapin.  Arlon's career slowed down due to having Parkinson’s disease, which he made public three years after being diagnosed.

I interviewed Arlon about his music and life with Parkinson's disease in 2015.  That feature can be found here.







 

COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 27 to February 2, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 27 to February 2, 2026 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.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Death of Renee Good" by Bruce Tunkel



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/22/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 20-26, 2026








 

MORE NEWS


Lily Vakili to Release Live In-Studio EP, "Live Wire"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Building on the success of her 2025 full-length release Oceans Of Kansas and tour, comes Lily Vakili's first live EP, Live Wire out May 8, 2026, an in-studio, live audio and video recording of songs named for what fans and critics alike say is a perfect description of her charismatic performance style.


The Newton Theatre presents Dar Williams



The Landis Theater presents BOSTYX - The Ultimate Boston & STYX Tribute Band on Friday



The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Born This Way - A Lady Gaga Tribute show on Thursday



ParkStage announces first concerts: Sublime, The Head and The Heart, and The B-52s








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

BBD Rhythm & Blues Band are 'Keeping the Blues Alive'

(OLD BRIDGE, NJ) -- People Get Ready for the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' 2026 Tour, featuring the BBD Rhythm & Blues Band. They have two shows in January - Sammy D's Bar Wine & Spirits in Old Bridge on Saturday, January 24th and Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Friday, January 30, 2026. Additional shows run throughout February.


The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Born This Way - A Lady Gaga Tribute show on Thursday



People Get Ready: A "Blues & Rock 'N' Roll Summit" is coming to Lizzie Rose Music Room featuring Glenn Alexander & Shadowland plus James JB Barnes & The JB Blues Band



Prudential Center presents Rascal Flatts with Openers Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane




 





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