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Swingadelic's "Three Louies" take the stage at Grunin Center on Sunday

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Opera fans might remember "The Three Tenors," but in the jazz world, there are "The Three Louies"— Armstrong, Jordan, and Prima! On September 21, 2025, longtime Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon favorites Swingadelic will return to pay tribute to these three legendary artists with a program guaranteed to put attendees in a good mood. The afternoon will also feature the sensational vocals of Vanessa Perea, who will inhabit the role of Louis Prima's wives, Keely Smith and Gia Maione. The show takes place on the Grunin Center's Main Stage (Building 11A) at 3:00pm.





 



Debonair Music Hall presents Sean Chambers

Deboniar Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road, Sunday, October 12. Show: 8pm. Tickets: $20. (advance); $325. (day of show). Info: (201) 833-0011 or visit debonairmusichall.com.




Jon Caspi & The First Gun to Celebrate EP release in Hazlet

Jon Caspi & The First Gun announce a new EP that will come out on Friday, September 26th on all streaming platforms. It features legendary singer- songwriter and renaissance artist, Dan Bern and other special guest performers. The New Jersey heartland rock, indie, punk and Americana band are taking the unique approach of releasing three separate EP's, spaced a few months apart and culminating in a full-length vinyl 12”, expected in early 2026, entitled Airport Plaza.




Lightning in a Bottle - A Love Letter to Asbury Lanes

Lightning in a Bottle - A Love Letter to Asbury Lanes is a raw, intimate, and unfiltered photographic chronicle of one of New Jersey's most beloved underground venues. Shot over the course of 11 years by photographer Mike McLaughlin, the book captures the heart and soul of Asbury Lanes, in the heart of Asbury Park—a vintage bowling alley turned DIY music venue—before its redevelopment in 2015.




Inaugural "Everything Fab Four" Fest to feature Max Weinberg, The Weeklings, Jake Clemons & many more

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The seminal 1965 album Rubber Soul, often considered the first major turning point in The Beatles' recorded career, will take center stage November 6-8, 2025, at the inaugural Everything Fab Four Fest at the historic Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel.











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RiverJAM

RiverJAM Music Presents...The Listening Room: Songs & Stories

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Triumph Brewery (Red Bank)
1 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701



Rockin'

Rockin' Jake Band

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087



Willy

Willy Porter

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087



Welcome

Welcome Back My Friends - An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer

Thursday, September 18, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



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A Brother’s Revival: Allman Brother Tribute

Friday, September 19, 2025 @ 8:00pm
The Concert Hall at Drew University
36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940










FEATURES


The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows

Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! The band has two shows set for New Jersey and one for Pennsylvania. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize!




"An Incredible Evening!" Tower of Power LIVE! at Carteret PAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Tower of Power at Carteret PAC on September 6, 2025.




Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Concert Hall at Drew University hosts Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience on Friday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Stevie fans, this one’s for you. Gypsy isn’t just a tribute—it’s a full-throttle immersion into the voice, style, and spirit of Stevie Nicks.




Mighty Max Weinberg Brings The Party To The Pony

"It's a party, not a concert.” This is how Max Weinberg, drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, describes his Jukebox shows, the most recent of which rocked the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on Saturday evening, September 6, 2025.




The Cowsills LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Weeklings and The Cowsills in Atlantic City on September 2, 2025.












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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (SHORT HILLS, NJ) -- Greenwood Gardens is thrilled to announce its upcoming Music in the Garden Concert Series. With performances in May, July, and September, the program is composed of outdoor concerts featuring jazz and classical music, as well as the Great American Songbook, set in an enchanted garden setting. Stone Mountain Properties of Short Hills is sponsoring the Series for the fourth year.



    Laurie Berkner will perform in support of her new single and video, "Hello River," and recent "Greatest Hits" album on Oct. 5 at URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.



    (SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill enters its 18th season with familiar performers and masterworks and works by some of today's most exciting composers and performers. The season opens with David Kaplan, William Frampton, and Jia Kim alongside with violinists Giora Schmidt and Doori Na on Sunday, October 5, 2025. They will perform Brahms’ Piano Quintet and works by Schubert and Haydn.



    (MADISON, NJ) -- This September, Drew University's Concert Hall in Madison will transform into a powerhouse of live entertainment, delivering six unforgettable nights of tributes and laughter. From heartland rock and Southern soul to mystical classics and offbeat comedy, each event brings a unique and electrifying experience to audiences of all ages.



    (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.












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