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The Penguin offers several recorded radio programs that feature music from artists connected to New Jersey.

Radio Jersey - A radio program that plays only NJ music every day from Monday to Friday. It covers everything from Sinatra to Springsteen, showcasing the Garden State like never before. Mrowicki was nicknamed "The Voice of the Stone Pony" by Rolling Stone Magazine and has been associated with the legendary Asbury Park club for decades.

Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman - Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/comments. Turn on...Tune in...and...ROCK ON!

Classic Jersey - Gary Wien's tribute to rock and roll from New Jersey. Wien is a music writer from Belmar, NJ wrote the books Beyond the Palace and Are You Listening? The Top 100 Albums of 2001-2010 by New Jersey Artists. He spins tracks from throughout the decades - hits, misses, and personal faves.


 


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Riverview

Riverview Jazz Awarded Grant by Chamber Music America to Host Tim Berne Performances in Jersey City

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- A $15,000 grant has been awarded to Riverview Jazz by Chamber Music America to be used to present two Jersey City performances by the esteemed avant-garde jazz musician Tim Berne at Pet Shop on Tuesday, May 26 and on the RWJBarnabas Plaza Stage at the Jersey City Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2026.



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Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest to Take Place May 29-31

(AUGUSTA, NJ) -- Michael Arnone's 2026 Crawfish Fest — three unforgettable days and nights of Louisiana music, food, and fun — will take place May 29-31 at Sussex County Fairgrounds. From Cajun and Zydeco to Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel, and Jazz — the 2026 Crawfish Fest lineup features Grammy winners, Louisiana legends, and festival favorites lighting up the Main and Pavilion stages. Come for the day or stay and camp for the weekend.



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New Jersey Symphony presents Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Symphony presents Star Wars: The Last Jedi in Concert with legendary composer John Williams' GRAMMY®-nominated score performed live to the film. Led by conductor Constantine Kitsopoulos, performances take place May 29-31 in Red Bank, Newark, and New Brunswick.



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2026 Jersey City Jazz Festival to Take Place May 29-31

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Jersey City Jazz Festival returns in 2026 with its biggest event yet, inviting music fans of all ages to experience jazz from across the spectrum including straight-ahead, Latin jazz and more throughout an unforgettable three-day celebration. Presented by Exchange Place Alliance, the free event runs from Friday evening, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 along the Hudson River waterfront at Exchange Place Plaza, offering sweeping views of lower Manhattan.



Prudential

Prudential Center presents Sergio George: Festival "Ataca Sergo"

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Following the resounding success and unforgettable energy experienced at the Kaseya Center, renowned producer, musician, and visionary Sergio George raises the bar once again, taking his Festival ¡Ataca Sergio! to the next level. This time, the concept returns as a birthday celebration set for Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the iconic Prudential Center in Newark. Showtime is 8:00pm.












LATEST COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bike in the Ocean" by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bike in the Ocean,"a single from "Day/Night," the new album by Kevin Hill & Secret Sound.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 05/28/2026

It has been said before that time travel was a pipe dream, impossible, a crazy Einstein theory but today, thanks to the wonder of the internet, there is a growing consensus that it may be very possible but what if this space can prove it's not only possible but for a few hours now and it's quite probable?




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Shine" by Helen O'Shea feat. Michelle Moore

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Shine" by Princeton singer-songwriter Helen O'Shea. The song from Helen's latest album, "Songs in the Key O," features E Street Band backing vocalist Michelle Moore.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week 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