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The Billy Joel Concert Scheduled For December 19th at MSG is Postponed

(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Billy Joel concert scheduled for December 19th at Madison Square Garden has been postponed to June 2, 2023 due to illness.

 
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Lizzie Rose Music Room Announces Storyteller Series

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton has announced a new Storyteller Series that kicks off on Friday, January 13, 2023 with the Carmine Appice Diaries and Carmine speaking about his incredible, enduring career as one of Rock’s top drummers. On March 18th, the series continues with New Jersey born and raised Eddie Trunk, acclaimed Rock/Heavy Metal radio and TV personality tells behind the scenes tales of his interviews and time spent with Rock’s biggest names.

A Philly Special Christmas Third Vinyl Pressing Available on December 16th

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Due to an overwhelming demand, A Philly Special Christmas has announced that fans will be able to order a third pressing of the limited-edition vinyl on December 16th, for 24 hours only via the official website.   Following the two minute sellout of the second batch of vinyl on December 9th, a third exclusive round on green vinyl will be available for purchase on December 16th at 9:00am EST via the official website.  Proceeds from the third round of pressings will be donated to Philadelphia area charities in addition to the pledged $100k+ to Children’s Crisis Treatment Center of Philadelphia.

SZA to Have Arena Tour with Omar Apollo

Off the heels of her long-awaited new sophomore album ‘SOS’, music trendsetter and icon SZA will embark on a highly anticipated arena tour this spring with support from Grammy-nominated best new artist Omar Apollo. Produced by Live Nation, the exclusive 17-city tour kicks off on February 21 at Schottenstein Center in Columbus, OH making stops across North America in Chicago, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Seattle, Vancouver, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA, at the Kia Forum on March 22. This tour marks the first time the Grammy-award-winning artist is playing venues of this size and debuting her latest album live to fans.  

Joshua Bassett: The Complicated Tour

Singer, songwriter, and actor Joshua Bassett has announced The Complicated Tour, his 2023 run in North America and Europe. The North American leg, produced by Live Nation and supported by Lindsey Lomis, kicks off at The Fillmore in San Francisco on March 7, then crisscrosses the continent before heading overseas. The European dates, supported by Stacey Ryan, begin in Hamburg, Germany on April 28 and wrap up at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London on May 9. 



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Katchats: 10/23/24

Many years ago, when I first got involved in the music industry I was told, you gotta check out JB Kline, in Lambertville, NJ. This was early 2000, when he was just going by the name Jeff Kline.




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




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Woman Child" by The Cynz




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






 

MORE NEWS

My favorite Jersey album last year was Jackson Pines' "Pine Barrens Volume One," the title of which had me and I'm sure a lot of other folks excited about "Volume Two," which dropped earlier this year and was supposed to be part of a combo review with "Wheel," the band's next original studio album. But Jackson Pines have been makin so many waves, they had to postpone the "Wheel" release so here's a review of "PBV2" all by its lonesome.


Split Level Concerts presents Brian Dunne and Jake Thistle on November 16th




JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Presents Annual JAZZ HOUSE Goes To College On November 9th




NBPAC presents tributes to The Rat Pack and Linda Ronstadt on December 7th






 

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.


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




The Newton Theatre presents The Jayhawks




Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock






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