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A2IM Announces 2023 Libera Awards Nominees

(NEW YORK, NY) -- A2IM (The American Association of Independent Music, Inc.) announced the 2023 Libera Awards nominees on March 22nd featuring 37 categories highlighting the best in independent music. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 15 at the historic Town Hall in New York City - tickets are on sale now.

 
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North to Shore Festival: Too Big For One City or One Weekend, The Festival Only New Jersey Could Create

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy took the stage at NJPAC's Prudential Hall on March 13th alongside NJPAC President and CEO John Schreiber, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka, Asbury Park Mayor John Moor, and Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small to announce the North to Shore Festival, an extraordinary three-city celebration of arts and technology kicking off on June 7.

The Alarm Forges Forwards With New Album

(WALES, UK) – THE ALARM's Mike Peters is returning to life after a year dominated by pneumonia and a serious leukemia relapse, with a triumphant new album, Forwards, out June 2, 2023 and a video for the title track.

Ferocious Designs Releases Debut Full-Length Album

Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released its first full-length album, Looking for the Light, now available for streaming and download at FerociousDesigns.com. A music video for the title track has also been released.

Stephane Wrembel to release "Django New Orleans" on Water Is Life Records

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Acclaimed jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel will release his 17th recording, Django New Orleans, on May 5, 2023, on vinyl, CD and all streaming platforms on his own Water Is Life Records. The release coincides with the 20th anniversary of his annual event, Django A Gogo Music Festival and Guitar Camp, which takes place May 3-7, 2023. Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans will perform twice during the festival; Friday, May 5 at The Woodland in Maplewood, NJ, and Saturday, May 6 at The Town Hall.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 22-29, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 22-29, 2024 along with our featured listings. 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: "Woman Child" by The Cynz




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/17/24




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 15-22, 2024






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWARK, NJ) -- After selling out her special PATTERNS release show at New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden in minutes, Kelsea Ballerini has turned her focus to a 2025 tour and taking her already captivating live show to another level. The four-time GRAMMY nominee and multiple Country Music Association Award winner has announced a 30-city, three-month arena tour that comes to Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on February 10, 2025 and Prudential Center in Newark on February 18, 2025.


State Theatre New Jersey presents a free concert by the U.S. Navy Band - Commodores Jazz Ensemble




Fantastic Cat Releases a Pair of Christmas Covers




Lotus Land - The American Rush Tribute to Play Newton Theatre






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December

(NEWARK, NJ) -- This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. proudly present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America's top arenas coast-to-coast. The tour will kick off on October 19 at Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, AZ visiting major markets across the country, including Newark’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic.


90.5 The Night to take part in Public Radio Music Day on Wednesday




The Newton Theatre presents Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience




The Newton Theatre presents The Jayhawks






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