Sammy Kay Releases Two Singles; Proceeds to go to Women Have Options Ohio

Folk/punk singer-songwriter Sammy Kay released two new singles on June 27, 2022 - "Letter To My Former Self" and a reimagining of Bad Religion's 1993 single "Don't Pray On Me" as a digital 7" entitled Aid & Abet. All proceeds from sales of the single will go to Women Have Options Ohio, a statewide abortion fund in Kay's current home state.

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Jem Records to Celebrate Pete Townshend With New Compilation

Fifty years ago, an avid Who fan named Marty Scott and his two childhood friends from New Jersey began to sell records in their college dorms. They traveled to England after graduation and went searching to find a Who album that was not available in the USA. He realized there must be others who wanted it too. This was the start of importing rock albums by JEM Records. Carrying on through the 70's and 80's as the premier independent distribution and label group, Jem helped many labels get national distribution, broke artists via radio and retail, and released hundreds of albums.

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Rock Against Hate Volume 4 Featuring NJ Artists Is Released

In a show of support for women’s right to choose, RockAgainstHate.org, released its fourth compilation on June 24, 2022 to raise funds for Planned Parenthood to voice their concern for the SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The compilation, bringing together exclusive, previously unreleased songs from artists from New Jersey and around the world, is available to download for a donation of $10 or more at www.RockAgainstHate.org. All proceeds for Volume 4 go to Planned Parenthood.

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ren Releases “Shifted Perspective”

Flanders New Jersey native singer-songwriter Lauren Onufryk released her debut album "Shifted Perspective" in June under her stage name ren. Lauren graduated from Mount Olive High School and is a sophomore at the University of California Irvine (UCI). She wrote and recorded the EP in her dorm room between classes and studying.

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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.

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The Newton Theatre presents Easton Corbin

(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.

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Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Donna the Buffalo

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

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The Newton Theatre presents Everclear on March 8th

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