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Todd Meredith To Play Acoustic Shows At Four Ocean County Library Branches

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Todd Meredith, one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest musicians, will play crowd-pleasing tunes and take requests during a string of live summer and autumn acoustic concerts at four Ocean County Library branches in the next few months.

 
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The Gaslight Anthem share "Howl" from Surprise Crossroads Show

The Gaslight Anthem have shared “Howl (Live at Crossroads: 6/18/22),” an official performance video filmed last month at the band’s surprise return to the stage for the first time in four years, streaming now at YouTube. “Howl (Live at Crossroads: 6/18/22)” – which marked the opening song of The Gaslight Anthem’s secret set on what was supposed to have been the final night of frontman Brian Fallon’s three-show solo run at Garwood, NJ’s Crossroads – captures the shock and elation of the sold-out crowd of 200 fans in attendance as they realized the momentous occasion they were a part of. 

Pure Noise Records and Pabst Blue Ribbon present "Dead Formats Volume 1"

Pure Noise Records and Pabst Blue Ribbon have teamed up to present ‘Dead Formats Volume 1’, a 15-track compilation featuring the Pure Noise Records roster sharing their takes on the celebrated punk/emo/ska songs that helped shape the scene in the 90’s and 2000’s. Fans can hear Drug Church’s take on “Someday I Suppose” originally by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Microwave’s cover of “Santeria” by Sublime.

Sick Century Releases "A Million Pieces"

Sick Century has released multiple singles/ videos, with their first radio single, "A Million Pieces" available now and an EP scheduled for release later in the summer.

Chief State Releases Debut Full-Length Album, "Waiting For Your Colours"

Vancouver, BC pop-punks Chief State have released their debut full-length 'Waiting For Your Colours.' The follow-up to the band's 2021 stand-alone single "Metaphors" and 2020 breakthrough EP 'Tough Love,' 'Waiting For Your Colours' is the culmination of 5 years of relentless hustle (not to mention a boatload of blood, sweat, and tears).



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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) -- Country music artist Easton Corbin will perform at The Newton Theatre on Thurday, April 24, 2025 at 8:00pm. Easton has been gracing stages with his memorable baritone and unique blend of traditional and modern country music for more than a decade.


Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo




McCarter Theatre Center presents Béla Fleck, Antonio Sánchez, and Edmar Castañeda




The Newton Theatre presents Everclear on March 8th




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






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Start the New Year with Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Music Festival. This year, the music festival will feature concert performances by Good Co., Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass throughout the next few weeks.


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




Kean Stage presents Harry Chapin's Greatest Stories LIVE featuring the Chapin Family




The Genesis Show to recreate A Trick of The Tail at The Newton Theatre






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