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"The Heart of the Highway" is the Latest Single by Spin Doctors



'90s alt-rock icons the Spin Doctors released "The Heart Of The Highway," the third single from their upcoming LP Face Full of Cake, out April 11, 2025 via Capitol Records. Tackling the transient nature of life as an artist, the song is drenched in psychedelic guitars and zigzaging percussion – all tied together by Chris Barron's unmistakable vocal delivery.


The Newton Theatre presents Journeyman - A Tribute to Eric Clapton



(NEWTON, NJ) -- Journeyman - A Tribute to Eric Clapton comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 8:00pm. Fronted by Shaun Hague , Journeyman has become the #1 tribute to Clapton in a very short amount of time.



StocktonPAC presents The Drifters on April 12



(GALLOWAY, NJ) -- The Drifters, considered one of rock 'n' roll's founding vocal groups, will perform on the mainstage of Stockton University's Performing Arts Center on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Showtime is 7:30pm.



The Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter Announce 2025 North American Tour



The Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter are set to ignite stages across the United States and Canada in 2025 on a highly anticipated tour leg, the band's first U.S. tour since 2003. At all the concerts, modern-day punk icon Carter joins the Sex Pistols' Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock to perform the iconic 1977 album, Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols in its entirety, plus more, in celebration of the band's 50th anniversary.



County College of Morris has Music, Song and Dance Shows Throughout April and May



(RANDOLPH, NJ) -- This spring, the community is invited to enjoy a variety of live performances at County College of Morris (CCM) presented by the Marielaine Mammon School of Music, Performing Arts and Music Technologies. From dance showcases to choir concerts and cabaret performances, these events—many of which are free to attend—provide an exciting opportunity to be entertained by the exceptional talents of CCM students and faculty.






Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Over U" by Strawberry Sore Throat



by Bob Makin - published 2025-03-28

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Over U," is one of the 10 tracks featured on two new EPs released simultaneously by Strawberry Sore Throat, the recording side project of Makin Waves Award-winning singer-songwriter Stella Mrowicki.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/27/25



by Danny Coleman - published 2025-03-27

"We never do a soundcheck, original music never gets a soundcheck. There's no such thing as a soundcheck, we just plug in and play when we're ready to go," laughed Our Marvelous Lives keyboardist Mike Fury as he and vocalist/guitarist Max Huber discussed their upcoming gigs, new release and their recording process. 



Borgata Event Center presents Bonnie Raitt



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Borgata Event Center presents Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Bonnie Raitt on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Larry John McNally will open the night.



The Levoy Theatre presents Zeppelin Reimagined



(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Zeppelin Reimagined on Saturday, April 5, 2025. It's a new show from the creators of Magical Mystery Doors. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



Jonas Brothers to be Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame



(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- The Jonas Brothers will be officially inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame this fall. Eli Manning, former New York Giants quarterback and New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, announced the news to thousands of Jonas Brothers fans gathered at JONASCON at American Dream on March 23, 2025. The pop rock band from Wyckoff, New Jersey, will be formally inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame at the 17th Annual Induction Ceremony. The Class of 2025, the ceremony date, and location will be announced in June.






 

COLUMNS


Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Over U" by Strawberry Sore Throat

The Makin Waves Song of the Week, "Over U," is one of the 10 tracks featured on two new EPs released simultaneously by Strawberry Sore Throat, the recording side project of Makin Waves Award-winning singer-songwriter Stella Mrowicki.




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...3/27/25




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts in New Jersey from March 25-31, 2025




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spreading Love" by Patty C and The Pints








 

MORE NEWS

(PHILADELPHIA, NJ) -- In celebration of Record Store Day (April 12, 2025), Philadelphia public radio station 88.5 WXPN — a nationally recognized leader in music discovery — will release Homegrown Originals Volume 3, a limited-edition vinyl album featuring exclusive live recordings by Philadelphia-area artists.


Freedom Mortgage Pavilion to host the 92.5 XTU Anniversary show headlined by Luke Bryan




WHDA presents Ace Frehley at Starland Ballroom




Gary Solomon of The THE BAND Band to pay tribute to Bob Dylan at Lizzie Rose Music Room




The Stone Pony presents Dean Lewis with opener Henry Moodie








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


United Children's Music Project presents Latin Night Thursdays

(WEEHAWKEN, NJ) -- United Children's Music Project (UCMP) has announced Latin Night Thursdays, a new monthly celebration of live Latin music and culture! Join them for three Spring evenings of high-energy performances and an immersive experience in the rhythms of Latin America.


The Fest For Beatles Fans to take place March 28-30 in Jersey City




The Newton Theatre presents Texas Flood featuring Tommy Katona




Jersey Arts Podcast: Jonatha Brooke and Joyous Grief









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