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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 3/9/26 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists) takes a look at new releases by The Cucumbers; Dr. Void; best dressed ghost; Laree H. Cisco; DDA; Mourning Coffee, aevina; and Psychtooth. Plus a look back at "Don't You Move" by The Mighty Alrighty.

09.03.2026 14:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...

Check out this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio with special guests Chuck M and Shay Arthur

08.03.2026 18:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents the Music of John Prine: Film and Concert (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents "In Spite of Ourselves," a concert and film screening of You Got Gold, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The concert and film are a trib...

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and Montclair Film presents "In Spite of Ourselves," a concert and film screening of You Got Gold, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The concert and film are a tribute to the music of the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.

07.03.2026 16:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Open Up the Door" by Jackson Pines The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Open Up the Door," the latest single from Jackson Pines' new album, "Wheel." PHOTO BY MICHAEL KRAVETSKY

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is β€œOpen Up the Door,” the latest single from Jackson Pines’ new album, β€œWheel.”

06.03.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/05/2026 "I'm good, we've got like a six thousand inches of snow here in Syracuse; it's a fun time but I'm super excited to get to play in Jersey and New Hope, Pennsylvania," laughed the fantastically talented...

Danny Coleman talks with Sydney Irving of The Creatures in this week's column.

05.03.2026 20:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary Shows (JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary shows on May 22-23, 2026. The band will be performing The Good Earth and Crazy Rhythms albums.

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- White Eagle Hall presents The Feelies 50th Anniversary shows on May 22-23, 2026. The band will be performing The Good Earth and Crazy Rhythms albums.

04.03.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BoDeans - 40th Anniversary Tour comes to Newton Theatre in August (NEWTON, NJ) -- BoDeans are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, in 2026. In honor of the anniversary, the band has a special tour pl...

(NEWTON, NJ) -- BoDeans are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, in 2026. In honor of the anniversary, the band has a special tour planned which comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00pm.

04.03.2026 19:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 3-9, 2026 Here is a look at shows taking place from March 3-9, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State a...

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 3-9, 2026 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.

03.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Levoy Theatre presents 90's Rockfest featuring Lounge Fly and Special Guests on Saturday (VINELAND, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents 90's Rockfest featuring Lounge Fly, Siamese Dreamers, and Hashpipe on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Grab your flannel and Doc Martens because we're ta...

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents 90's Rockfest featuring Lounge Fly, Siamese Dreamers, and Hashpipe on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 8:00pm. Grab your flannel and Doc Martens because we're taking a step back to a time when guitars and grittiness ruled the radio.

03.03.2026 17:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez on Sunday (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Max Gomez on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.

02.03.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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New Jersey Musician Brian Erickson on Reinventing His Past and Refusing to Leave Music Behind ​​​​​​​Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions)Β  recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. ...

Brian Erickson (The Paper Jets, The Extensions) recently released a pair of albums, Everyday Forever (Brian's Version) and Everyday Sketches. They're getting airplay across the United States. Everyday Forever was just nominated for Album of the Year at the Asbury Park Music Awards.

01.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...

Listen to this week's episode of Danny Coleman's Rock on Radio with guests Mary Muehleisen and Ray

01.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin on March 21st (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin with a solo performance on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Jeffrey Gaines will open the night. Sh...

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin with a solo performance on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Jeffrey Gaines will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.

27.02.2026 23:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Devil & Daisy Dirt: An Only-In-Jersey Folk Horror Fairytale Haunts The NBPAC Imagine you're on a back porch somewhere in the backwoods of South Jersey, listening to a captivating storyteller spin tall tales about a fantastical creature and a curious, compassionate young woman....

Imagine you're on a back porch somewhere in the backwoods of South Jersey, listening to a captivating storyteller spin tall tales about a fantastical creature and a curious, compassionate young woman. Maybe you're sipping a bootleg bourbon. That's the vibe of The Devil & Daisy Dirt...

27.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "This Is the Year" by Sean Kiely Jersey City singer-songwriterΒ Sean KielyΒ is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, "Postcards of the Reckoning." The first single, "This Is the Year," is the Makin Waves Song of ...

Jersey City singer-songwriter Sean Kiely is readying the fall-bound follow-up to his acclaimed 2024 LP, β€œPostcards of the Reckoning.”

The first single, β€œThis Is the Year,” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.

27.02.2026 14:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Jersey Arts Podcast: ELO Lives On with The Orchestra's Blue Skies Forever Tour Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra. This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented fri...

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Eric Troyer and Dave Scott-Morgan of The Orchestra.

This may be one of my favorite chats because I felt like a fly on the wall watching two very talented friends catch up. A somewhat talkative fly, but a fly nonetheless.

26.02.2026 22:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/26/2026 "Yes, we have Rob Johnson who is Ginger Baker's sister's grandson so it's kind of Ginger's great nephew which is really confusing to me so, I always just think of it as Ginger's sister's grandson," la...

Danny Coleman talks with Malcolm Bruce of The Sons of Cream who have shows coming to the Sellersville Theater (Feb 28) and Levoy Theatre (Mar 3)

26.02.2026 16:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Blues Traveler Expands 2026 Tour (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock band Blues Traveler are expanding their 2026 touring slate with a new run of headline dates, adding to a banner year that features festival appearances like ...

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Multi-platinum rock band Blues Traveler are expanding their 2026 touring slate with a new run of headline dates, adding to a banner year that features festival appearances like Bonnaroo. The tour comes to Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and New York City in August.

25.02.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Technics introduces the SL-1500CS Direct Drive Turntable (NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS.

(NEWARK, NJ) -- /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned audio brand Technics has introduced its highly acclaimed SL-1500C turntable in a new, technically enhanced version – the SL-1500CS.

23.02.2026 23:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock on Radio with Danny Coleman on The Penguin Rocks Join Danny each week as he interviews unsigned bands, solo artists and entertainers in a laid back atmosphere. There are live performances, phone calls and interactive chat rooms to answer questions/c...

Check out the latest episode of Danny Coleman's Rock On Radio with special guests: Jake Thistle and Mary Muehleisen, Rick Wakeman and Taylor James Davis

22.02.2026 19:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Do You? Will You?" by Sam Tunkel Hot off the heels of his acclaimed 2025 debut LP, "Out There," and its immediate follow-up single, "Inner City Lullaby," young but prolific Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel is keeping the m...

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is β€œDo You? Will You?” by young Central Jersey singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel.

20.02.2026 14:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the mos...

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Brit Floyd – The Moon, The Wall and Beyond 2026 on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:30pm. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock historyβ€”Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.

20.02.2026 00:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/19/2026 "I appreciate that, that means a lot," smiled theΒ veryΒ excited, extremely talented and current contestant of this season's "American Idol," Jake Thistle.

Danny Coleman talks with Jersey artist Jake Thistle about being a contestant on this season's "American Idol" in this week's column

19.02.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Historic Sherman Theater and The Bowery Presents Enter Strategic Booking Partnership (STROUDSBURG, PA) -- On February 17, 2026, the historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg announced that it is entering into an agreement with The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert...

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- On February 17, 2026, the historic Sherman Theater in downtown Stroudsburg announced that it is entering into an agreement with The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter & venue operator, & subsidiary of AEG Presents, to program events at the landmark venue.

18.02.2026 03:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026 (NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. T...

Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

The 20-date run includes several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.

17.02.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26 On August 15, 2025, Umphrey's Mcgee announced that Scotty Zwang was officially joining the band. His addition was to replace long-time drummer Kris Myers. Ironically the last time I saw UM was in Augu...

Chris Paul has photos and a recap of Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26

17.02.2026 22:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026 Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden St...

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 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.

17.02.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library on March 9th (NEW EGYPT, NJ) -- Calling all Bruce fans! Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, will present "Women of the E Street Band" on Monday, March 9, 2026 a...

(NEW EGYPT, NJ) -- Calling all Bruce fans! Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, will present "Women of the E Street Band" on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 6:30pm.

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Sunset Blvd. Records to Release "My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's" (LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Singer/songwriter Peter Case, a musical icon for nearly five decades, returns with a powerful new live album, My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's that reasserts his status as ...

Singer/songwriter Peter Case, a musical icon for nearly five decades, returns with a powerful new live album, My Life To Live: Peter Case At McCabe's that reasserts his status as one of America's most respected and quietly influential troubadours.

17.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26 Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This we...

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists) takes a look at new releases by Above The Moon, Teen Idle, Jason Didner and the GSP's, Brian Erickson, and Kay Roman. Plus a look back at "All Very Well In The End" by The Baby Seal Club

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