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YEAR: 2010

albums are in italics, songs in quotes

1) "Kid in the City" by Amboys, The

2) Down Wires by Anthony D'Amato

3) Songs for a Sinking Ship by April Smith

4) "John Lennon" by Arkells

5) Simplify by Ben Arnold

6) "Cigarette Smoke" by Cara Salimando

7) "Call Me Up" by Charlotte Sometimes

8) Dr Dream And The Imaginary Pop-Cabaret by Emma Dean

9) American Slang by Gaslight Anthem, The

10) The Last Good Kiss by George Wirth

11) "Black Dress, White Dress" by Jerzy Jung

12) Love it to Life by Jesse Malin and The St. Marks Social

13) When The Day Breaks by Joe Whyte

14) Strange Situation by Jon Caspi and The First Gun

15) The Long Evening by Keith Monacchio

16) Bleu Room With A Red Vase by Lisa Bouchelle

17) "Absence of Love" by Matt Kay

18) "The Princess of New Jersey" by Mike Rocket

19) "Hey Justine" by Rosewood Ghosts

20) Cheap Sunglasses by Status Green

21) Three Nights by Successful Failures, The

22) The Model Citizen LP by Tommy Strazza

23) "Your Eyes" by Wag, The

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UPCOMING SHOWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


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