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Beat the Heat with Shows at Brook Arts Center

(BOUND BROOK, NJ) -- Come in out of the heat and enjoy spectacular indoor concerts at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook, NJ. Upcoming shows include Nashville’s Sweet Baby James; Ronstadt Revue; Well Alright, A Rolling Stones Tribute; The Duprees; Pink Floyd USA Experience; and Winslow, An Evening of the Eagles.

 
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West Windsor Arts Presents "Summer Music & More" at Nassau Park Pavilion

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts will present three uniquely different concerts at the Nassau Park Pavilion in Princeton this summer. Each of the three shows will feature a musical performance by local and regional talent, as well as art activities for all ages. All shows and activities are free.  

Ferocious Designs Marks Anniversary of Debut EP with Reworked Version of "Years Go By"

Ferocious Designs, the DIY music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released an updated version of  “Years Go By” as a single to mark the one-year anniversary of the music project’s debut EP, A Matter of Time. The track is available for download/streaming at FerociousDesigns.com. 

POP AID compilation to Benefit World Central Kitchen

(SEWELL, NJ) -- A venerable New Jersey independent record company and a Chicago musician joined forces to spearhead “POP AID” to benefit World Central Kitchen’s work in war-torn Ukraine. A 3 CD set featuring 63 artists is scheduled for release on August 5, 2022, via Kool Kat Musik. 100% of net proceeds will go directly to World Central Kitchen.

Railroad Earth returns to Sherman Theater for Two Nights

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The jam, bluegrass soul and rock 'n' roll band Railroad Earth returns to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg for a two-night run on Friday, November 25 and Saturday, November 26. 



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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






 

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(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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