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RVCC Music Professor Named National Park Artist-in-Residence

(BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Dr. John Sichel of Mountainside, a composer and Professor of Music at Raritan Valley Community College, has been named Artist-in-Residence at Capulin Volcano National Monument in New Mexico.

 
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Mellon Foundation Awards Music to Life $500K to Support Social Justice Musicians Nationwide

(WILDER, VT) -- Music to Life, a national nonprofit founded by Noel Paul Stookey of the folk trio Peter, Paul & Mary, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to fund its signature Accelerator programs for social justice musicians.

Secret Sounds Group Announces Acquisition Of Kicks Entertainment

Secret Sounds Group, in partnership with Live Nation, announced the acquisition of Kicks Entertainment and its multi-city, flagship event Spilt Milk on July 20, 2022.

Four Chord Music Festival to Take Place September 9-10

(WASHINGTON, PA) -- For the first time since its inception, the Four Chord Music Festival will be expanding to a two-day festival on September 9th and 10th and will also feature a multitude of bands, including headliners All Time Low, Bad Religion, Descendents, and Jimmy Eat World, plus additional performances from Pennywise, The Story So Far, Silverstein, Lagwagon, The Starting Line, The Maine, State Champs, Allister (celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the band's Drive Thru Records breakthrough 'Last Stop Suburbia'), and many more. The festival will take place at Wild Things Park, in Washington, PA, just a short 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh, and is presented by Four Chord Music & Drusky Entertainment.

State Theatre New Jersey Announces Four Holiday Shows and Christmas in July Sale

​​​​​​​(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey, fully renovated in 2021, announces a special Christmas in July Sale from Friday, July 22 through Sunday, July 31. During the State Theatre’s Christmas in July Sale, tickets for just added holiday shows are 20% off with promo code JOLLY20. Tickets can be purchased online with the promo code or when calling Guest Services at 732-246-SHOW(7469).



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 21-27, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 21-27, 2025 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 1/20/25




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Hologram" by Tiny Cities




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/16/25






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down.


Outpost in the Burbs hosts LOD WinterFest 25 Songwriters in the Round on Saturday




An Interview with Michael Patrick about Leaving a Day Job Behind and Playing Music Full-time




Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years




Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Light of Day Winterfest to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in January

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --– The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair and New York City. "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre with a lineup including John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), Brian Baker (Bad Religion), Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), Dramarama, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers plus very special guests to be announced soon.


Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival




Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025




The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on January 24th






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