Woofstock to feature 15 bands in Newark 6/23

Our very own Those Mockingbirds will performing at the 2nd annual Woofstock on Saturday, June 23rd. Woofstock is an all-day block party and benefit for the Newark NJ Animal Shelter that features 15 local New Jersey Bands, 4 Djs, Food, Vendors and a chance to meet your next canine companion. The free, outdoor portion runs from 1-9pm. The inside portion begins at 8pm inside Hell’s Kitchen Lounge in Newark, NJ, where Those Mockingbirds will perform for a $5 cover. Other bands playing include The Vapor Apes, DSU, Cezium, Science, At A Distance, and Gazelle. Woofstock is an important event for the community and bringing music fans and animals lovers together for a day of music. Hope to see some of you out there.

See Yula and the eXtended Family and Big Eyes this weekend in Newark

I'm pleased to announce two shows happening in Newark this weekend. It's about time some good rock music comes to Brick City.

Saturday, Aug. 20 is VooDooRock at Hell's Kitchen featuring Brooklyn's multi-instrumental ensemble, Yula and the eXtended family and Shayfer James. $5. 9pm.

Sunday, Aug. 21, a new place called The Bricks Loft is hosting Surf's Up Nebraska, Big Eyes (new release on Don Giovanni called Hard Life), Hermano Stereo, and Boy Things. Party at 7pm, show starts at 8pm, and the it's only $3. More info here. 

Say Goodnight Mean Goodbye, The Woodz, The Porchistas in Newark, NJ on Saturday

 

This Saturday catch say goodnight mean goodbye, The Woodz, and The Porchistas for a night of folk, rock, and punk at Hell's Kitchen in Newark (a few blocks from Penn Station). Cover is $5 and it starts at 9pm.

I just caught the Porchistas at Groove on Grove in Jersey City and despite not having a bass player, they rocked. They played a song about PBR and a catchy song called "Oh We Oh Why." Check 'em out here: www.theporchistas.com

Matt Beilis, The Shake, Daniel Joseph + more @ Centro Orensano, Newark, NJ 5/22

This Saturday night in Newark is Case Study: No Direction, an event featuring live musical performances, but also visual art, fictional readings, and movie screening, plus food and drinks by Mompou Taopas Lounge. Performing is pop-rock act Matt Beilis & The Waverly Grand, NYC soul-rock band The Shake, funk band Sophistafunk, and hip-hop artist Daniel Joseph. The night will end with live sets by DJ D Triana and Acme. The venue is located just a few blocks away from Newark Penn Station. Come out for a great night of music and arts.

Where: Centro Orensano

148 Lafayette st, Newark, NJ

When: Saturday, May 22nd

Cover: $10/$7 with flyer

Doors will open at 7 PM

*First 50 guests will receive goody bags!

Killing the Messenger, The Frozen Gentlemen, Ben Franklin in Newark, NJ this Saturday

Kick off your May with a rock show at Kilkenny's Alehouse in Newark, NJ this Saturday. For just 6 bux you can see Killing The Messenger, The Frozen Gentlemen, Ben Franklin, and Zed Never perform. Kilkennys Alehouse is located at 27 Central Ave, Newark, 07102. 8pm. 21+.

Metal Show f/ Luminis, Methodical, and Order of Destruction in Newark, NJ this Saturday

Metal is back in Newark, NJ this Saturday. Kaza Rock Productions is hosting a metal night featuring symphonic metal from Luminis, industrial metal from Methodical, and thrash from Order of Destruction at Muralhas Underground. The show begins at 10pm and costs $10. 18+, 21 to drink.

Luminis started as a tribute band to bands like Nightwish, Epica, and Within Temptation, but are now working on original songs. You can hear their version of Nightwish's "Nemo" and a clip of Lacuna's Coil's "Swamped" along with other songs at their MySpace. Hailing from Springfield, New Jersey this band deliver a sound that hasn't been heard too often in the state. But some might remember our post on symphonic act, Operatika. So, thankfully the genre may not be as dead in Jersey as we think.

Methodical is a 6 member industrial metal band with a position. They are against abuse of any  kind and aim to raise awareness of suicide prevention. They hope to instill strength and hope in their listeners. Their self titled album was released last year on Toxic Shock Records. 

Roller Derby Game @ Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center, Newark, NJ on Friday, 5/29

Garden State Rollergirls will be having their 3rd Annual Charity Bout on May 29th at the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center, in Newark NJ. ALL ticket proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society to help further the Rollergirls fund raising efforts for their June 13th participation in Relay for Life in Garfield, NJ.

Come watch as the teams fresh meat play their first bout with veteran skaters as the league divides into Masked Marauders and Caped Crusaders . It will be a fun, action-packed 60 minutes that is sure to come down to the last jam for the win!!

The bout is located at the Rollergirls home rink, the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center in Newark. There's plenty of parking, security, raffles, and food available for purchase inside (including yummy baked goods prepared by the derby girls).

Doors open at 8pm and the whistle blows at 9pm! Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. You can purchase your tickets in advance from a derby girl, on the web at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/66292, or at Empire Realty Group - Conveniently located at 407 Washington Street (between 4th and 5th Street) - in Hoboken, NJ.

Also, join the girls after the bout at the after party at Mc Govern's Tavern, located at 58 New St, Newark, NJ 07102.

Can't make the bout, but still want to support our cause? Check out the Relay For Life website: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=14148

The Sleeping, Lady Radiator, and others perform in Newark this Friday

The Sleeping already played a basement show in New Brunswick and Hangar 84 in Vineland this month alone. Now these Long Island guys return to NJ for a third time to play a show in Newark this Friday, where they will set it off with The Waking Alley, Lady Radiator, Hollywood Kills, The Pretty Pleas, and Izzy Grimey. The show is $5 and all profits are donated to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention in the name of Victor Cruz. Doors open at 5pm.

Led Zeppelin IV @ NJPAC in Newark, NJ on May 1

One of the greatest rock albums recreated on stage, cut-for-cut, note-for-note. NJPAC & Q104.3 FM present Classic Albums Live, Led Zeppelin IV, Friday, May 1st at 8:00 p.m. at New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin IV
Tickets Start at Just $28

This electrifying series of rock recitals makes an exclusive NJ appearance this season at NJPAC. Classic Albums Live takes the greatest rock albums ever recorded, matches them with some of the very best studio musicians and vocalists on today's music scene then sets them loose, live on stage, with cut-for-cut, note-for-note performances that recreate the sound and style of each LP, utilizing every instrument used on the original recordings.

The first half of each concert includes each album in its entirety, in track order; the second half includes an additional set of each respective band's greatest hits.

Come early to hear Black Dog, New Jersey's own Led Zep tribute band perform a rare acoustic set in the lobby at 7 p.m. -- FREE to all ticket-holders.

3 EASY WAYS TO ORDER:

Online: Click Here or visit NJPAC.org
By Phone: Call 1-888-GO-NJPAC (888-466-5722)
In Person: Visit the NJPAC Box Office at One Center Street, Newark, NJ

Saturday, August 2: Methodical in Newark, NJ & Monotonix in Brooklyn, NY

This Saturday brace yourself for two exciting 10pm dance parties. The first is an industrial metal show with Methodical at QXT’s in Newark, NJ and a crazy, punk show with Monotonix at Bodega in Brooklyn, NY. Have your pick.





In Brooklyn, myopenbar presents Monotonix, Fiasco, and Popo for a late night dance party. DJ Dirty Finger will be spinning tunes. RSVP is required for this one, so go to here. This show is all ages, $5. Bodega is located at 1089 Broadway, Bushwick, Brooklyn.

People 4 Animals presents Methodical & Xentrifuge with guest dj’s dyztort, Luna, Starr Sadistik, and Father Jeff. There will be charity raffle throughout the night for various merchandise including Skinny Puppy merch, autographs books, cds, pets needs and more. This show is 18+, $10.QXT's is located at 248 Mulberry St., Newark, NJ.

A portion of the proceeds go to People for Animals. More info available here.
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