Nightshift signs with a vinyl-only Newark label///Asbury Park film festival announces its 2027 lineup///The basement venue scene is growing again///Garden State artists are all over this year's chart///The Stone Pony adds a winter residency series///Nightshift signs with a vinyl-only Newark label///Asbury Park film festival announces its 2027 lineup///The basement venue scene is growing again///Garden State artists are all over this year's chart///The Stone Pony adds a winter residency series///

Jersey beat

Shows & events

Every room worth driving to this season — venues, festivals and community nights across the state.

20NOV

Show · 8:00 PM

Turnpike Ghosts — Album Release

The Stone Pony · Asbury Park

The band plays Exit 9 Diaries front to back, with Lampwick opening. Doors at 7.

27NOV

Show · 7:30 PM

Meadowlands Jazz Night

White Eagle Hall · Jersey City

Four North Jersey improvisers on one bill, recorded live for the station.

04DEC

Show · 8:00 PM

Basement Sessions Vol. 4

House of Independents · Asbury Park

Five local acts, one night, mixed for broadcast the following week.

12DEC

Festival · 3:00 PM

Pine Barrens Bonfire Fest

Chatsworth Fairgrounds · Chatsworth

Folk, bluegrass and bonfires in the pines. Bring a chair and a warm coat.

19DEC

Community · 6:00 PM

Newark Open Decks

Index Art Center · Newark

Bring a USB, get twenty minutes on the club system. All ages until 9.

23DEC

Show · 9:00 PM

Holiday Ska Night

The Wonder Bar · Asbury Park

Six bands, one brass section, everyone home before midnight.

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