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Middlesex County's Music-In-The-Park Summer Concert Series Returns For 2024

(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) -- Middlesex County's annual Music-in-the-Park Summer Concert Series is back for the 2024 season with shows from some of the finest musicians in the County! Spend your summer evenings enjoying free live music at one of Middlesex County's many picturesque parks, all you need to bring is your favorite lawn chair and love of music.

 
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Red Wanting Blue Releases 'Light It Up' - The Band's 13th Studio Album

(COLUMBUS, OH) -- Columbus, Ohio's indie rock stalwarts Red Wanting Blue released their thirteenth studio album, Light It Up, via Blue Élan Records on June 7, 2024. This marks their second album for the boutique Westwood, CA based indie label and the first the band has self-produced. Years of non-stop touring have not only buoyed their ever-growing fan-base across the country but has also helped solidify the relationships within the band; making this new album their most cohesive yet, capturing the camaraderie of a band that's built its entire career on the road, discovering (and rediscovering) itself one exultant, joyous, communal night at a time and a testament to their enduring musical evolution.

Fantastic Cat Releases Sophomore Album and Video for "So Glad You Made It"

Against all odds, Fantastic Cat has successfully released their sophomore album, Now That's What I Call Fantastic Cat, on June 7, 2024 via Missing Piece Records. The band marked the release with the official video for "So Glad You Made It," starring Counting Crows' Adam Duritz (who contributed vocals to the track) and hip hop legend DMC (who said yes to being in the video for some reason).

Ferocious Designs releases 'Open Your Eyes' EP

Ferocious Designs, the music project of central New Jersey-based songwriter Brian Kelley, has released a 5-song EP, Open Your Eyes, following the title track's 11th-place (tie) finish in last month's global FediVision Song Contest that included a field of 72 entries. A music video for the track "Beyond Forever" has also been released.

Cowboy Mouth releases "Alternate Reality" single

(NEW ORLEANS, LA) -- Much like gumbo, the famous dish of their hometown, the New Orleans-born Cowboy Mouth uses a potent blend of musical ingredients - rock, blues, punk, funk, country, pop, soul and whatever else feels good- to create their bodacious, kickass tunes. Frontman, drummer, and co-founder Fred LeBlanc has asserted "If The Neville Brothers and The Clash had a baby, it would be Cowboy Mouth!" His description not only reflects the group's amazing diverse sound, but it also conveys the fire and commitment they bring to their music.



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 7-13, 2025

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from January 7-13, 2025 along with our featured listings. 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 1/6/25




Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Without a Fight” by Dave Vargo




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...1/2/25






 

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




Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market Evolves into New Jersey Punk Rock Flea Market




Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival




BLUES People Are On A Mission To 'Win Over Hearts & Minds' At The 2025 International Blues Challenge






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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




Triumph Brewery and Restaurant presents the Pete Rodríguez Quintet on Friday




bergenPAC presents the Drifters, Coasters, and Platters on Friday






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