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The Newton Theatre presents John Lodge from The Moody Blues

(NEWTON, NJ) -- John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, brings his electrifying new show "Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

 
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William Paterson University presents An Evening with Roger McGuinn

(WAYNE, NJ) -- William Paterson University presents An Evening with Roger McGuinn on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. This show is a love for folk music – the music that took him to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

2nd Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit for First Responders Has All-Star Lineup and Will Honor Peter Criss of Kiss with Legacy Award

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On Friday, April 25, 2025, Raven Drum Foundation brings together an all-star lineup at NYC's famed Cutting Room to support first responders and veterans for the second year in a row. Founded in 2001 by Rick Allen, drummer of Def Leppard, and healing arts educator and musician, Lauren Monroe, Raven Drum Foundation brings musicians, health educators, and the philanthropic community together to serve the healing of first responders and veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress.

The Stone Pony Summer Stage presents The Head and the Heart with special guests Wilderado and Marfa

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Stone Pony Summer Stage presents The Head and the Heart with special guests Wilderado and Marfa on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Showtime is 6:00pm.

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents Candlelight Spring: Tribute to Coldplay on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Pollak Theatre.  Showtime is 7:00pm.


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The Newton Theatre presents John Lodge from The Moody Blues

(NEWTON, NJ) -- John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, brings his electrifying new show "Singer in a Rock and Roll Band" to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.


William Paterson University presents An Evening with Roger McGuinn



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2nd Annual Raven Drum Foundation Benefit for First Responders Has All-Star Lineup and Will Honor Peter Criss of Kiss with Legacy Award



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