MUSIC

The MAC Players are holding open auditions for Gypsy, Arthur Laurents and Stephen Sondheim's landmark backstage musical, with roles available for performers of nearly...

Get ready, music lovers and book collectors—Dave Davies, co-founder and iconic lead guitarist of The Kinks, is headed to Ridgewood, New Jersey for a rare in-person event that combines rock history with literary flair. On Saturday, June 1, Davies will appear at Bookends, one of Bergen County’s most beloved independent bookstores, for a special book signing event that promises to be unforgettable. This is more than just a book signing—it’s a chance to meet a living legend whose riffs helped define British rock in the 1960s and whose influence continues to echo through generations of musicians. 🎸 A British Rock Icon Comes to Bergen County Dave Davies isn’t just a guitar hero—he’s a trailblazer. As one of the...

Connie Francis, born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in 1937 in Newark’s Ironbound section, remains one of New Jersey’s most iconic musical exports. With a voice described as smooth, clear, and at times breaking as if about to cry, she captivated audiences nationwide and became a defining figure in American popular music during the late 1950s and 1960s. Francis first shot to national prominence in 1958 at the age of 20 when she appeared on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand performing “Who’s Sorry Now?” Her heartfelt delivery and expressive style earned her instant acclaim, and the song leapt to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. It set the stage for a remarkable run of hits, including “Everybody’s...