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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 5-12, 2024

originally published: 11/05/2024


Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 5-12, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Wednesday, November 6 - WRAT presents Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged with special guests Saint Asonia and Cory Marks at The Basie. (RED BANK, NJ) -- WRAT presents Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged with special guests Saint Asonia and Cory Marks on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Thursday, November 7 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Scotty McCreery on November 7th. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Scotty McCreery – Fall of Summer Tour on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:30pm. McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified Clear as Day, at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart.




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Saturday, November 9, 2024 - Grunin Center presents The Martha Redbone Roots Project on Saturday. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Martha Redbone Roots Project on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:00pm. The New Yorker magazine called the band "a brilliant collision of cultures..."

Tuesday, November 12 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Paul Anka: All the Hits - His Way. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents singer-songwriter Paul Anka: All the Hits—His Way on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49-$229.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Friday, November 8 - Two River Theater to present two Concerts by Bernadette Peters in November. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Two River Theater will proudly present concerts November 8-9, 2024, starring Broadway icon Bernadette Peters. The performances will take place in the Joan and Robert M. Rechnitz Theater.

Friday, November 8 - Light Opera of New Jersey presents a vibrant new production of Donizetti's beloved comic opera, The Elixir of Love. (BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Light Opera of New Jersey is proud to present a vibrant new production of Donizetti's beloved comic opera, The Elixir of Love ("L'Elisir d'Amore"). This colorful and fresh take has been brought to life by acclaimed director, Stefanos Koroneos. Performances take place November 8-9, 2024 at Sieminski Theater.

Saturday, November 9 - Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Bruce Cockburn. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Bruce Cockburn with special guest Patty Larkin on Saturday, November 9, 2024. For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience–while fiercely striving to make it better. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.




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Saturday, November 9 - Kean Stage presents LeAnn Rimes. (UNION, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents LeAnn Rimes on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:30pm in the Wilkins Theatre. LeAnn is an international multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter.

Saturday, November 9 - JAZZ HOUSE KiDS Presents Annual JAZZ HOUSE Goes To College On November 9th. JAZZ HOUSE KiDS is excited to announce the return of its annual free JAZZ HOUSE Goes to College program on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Trinity Commons, New York. The day-long experience for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing music in college and their families includes action-packed workshops, insightful panel discussion, and a college fair featuring top universities and music conservatories from across the country, including The Juilliard School, The Manhattan School of Music, New York University, Northwestern and many more.

Saturday, November 9 - HACPAC presents Latin Grammy-Nominated artist Gregorio Uribe on November 9th. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Join Latin GRAMMY-nominated artist Gregorio Uribe at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) on Saturday, November 9, 2024 for an unforgettable night of cumbia and other infectious Colombian rhythms, as he infuses the music with vibrant energy, dance, and joy, weaving in literary allusions and mythological references that have shaped his life and career. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Saturday, November 9 - Kean Stage presents Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes on November 9th. (UNION, NJ) -- Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter, actress, and author LeAnn Rimes will perform in Wilkins Theatre at Kean University on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 7:30pm. Fans of all ages will witness an unforgettable night featuring a mix of Rimes' greatest hits and new songs from her latest critically acclaimed record god’s work, released on EverLe Records via Thirty Tigers.

Sunday, November 10 - American Brass Quintet Comes to Sewell on November 10th. (SEWELL, NJ) -- Continuing Music at Bunker Hill’s mission of bringing great performers to the heart of Southern New Jersey, American Brass Quintet (ABQ) performs on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:00pm with works spanning five centuries.

Monday, November 11 - VetsAid 2024 to Feature Joe Walsh, Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang. (BELMONT, NY) -- Joe Walsh, multi-GRAMMY Award winning musician and Kennedy Center Honor recipient and VetsAid, his national 501(c)3 non-profit veterans organization, have announced the lineup and on-sale date for their eighth annual festival offering. VetsAid 2024 will feature full sets from Eric Church, Toto, Kool & The Gang and Walsh himself. The show will take place at 7:00pm on Monday, November 11, 2024 at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY, located 30 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central via LIRR.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:30pm - WP Flutes Night at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Bruce Springsteen, The Ghost of Tom Joad at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch




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Wednesday, November 6 @ 7:30pm - Yunchan Lim at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Wednesday, November 6 @ 7:30pm - Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, November 6 @ 7:30pm - Richard Shindell at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Thursday, November 7 @ 7:30pm - Brass Night at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Thursday, November 7 @ 7:30pm - Scott McCreery at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Thursday, November 7 @ 7:30pm - The Linda Ronstadt Experience at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Thursday, November 7 @ 8:00pm - Dionne Warwick at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Thursday, November 7 @ 8:00pm - Samara Joy at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 8 @ 2:00pm - Ching-Yi Lin at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Friday, November 8 @ 7:30pm - The Hot Sardines at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Friday, November 8 @ 8:00pm - Smokey Robinson at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 8 @ 8:00pm - Kashmir at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 8 @ 8:00pm - An Evening With Bruce Cockburn at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Friday, November 8 @ 8:00pm - The Doo Wop Project Old School, New Generation Classic Doo Wop to Modern Hits at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Saturday, November 9 @ 2:00pm - Theatre Rock Live! at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Saturday, November 9 @ 3:00pm - Live At The Fillmore - The Definitive Concert Tribute to the Original Allman Brothers Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 9 @ 7:00pm - New Jersey Philharmonic Chorus presents Winter Concert at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, November 9 @ 7:00pm - Martha Redbone Roots Project at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Saturday, November 9 @ 7:00pm - LAR Enterprises presents Holiday Doo-Wop at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, November 9 @ 7:30pm - Live At The Fillmore - The Definitive Concert Tribute to the Original Allman Brothers Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton




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Saturday, November 9 @ 8:00pm - Celebrating Three American Troubadours at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 9 @ 8:00pm - The Mind and Music of Leonard Bernstein with Dr. Richard Kogan at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Sunday, November 10 @ 3:00pm - Perfectly Frank at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Sunday, November 10 @ 3:00pm - New Jersey Symphony: Paquito D’Rivera with New Jersey Symphony at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Sunday, November 10 @ 7:00pm - Soul Classics featuring The Spinners, The Delfonics, & The Legendary Blue Notes at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Sunday, November 10 @ 7:30pm - Barbara Lin Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Monday, November 11 @ 7:30pm - Eric Gales at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, November 12 @ 7:30pm - Paul Anka: All the Hits - His Way at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick


 

EVENT PREVIEWS

An

An Interview with Dan Kurtz of The New Deal

Formed in 1999, Toronto, Canada based trio The New Deal, is a pioneer in jam-based electronic music. The group was founded by remaining members Dan Kurtz (bass) and Jamie Shields (keys), along with Darren Shearer (drums) who left tND in 2011. Since its inception, tND has remained committed to its improvisational roots and has served as a model for other jamtronica bands bridging the gap between multiple music genres as well as the border between Canada and the United States.



Rick

Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young to bring the "I Want My 80s Tour" to NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready to revive the spirit of the 1980s! Iconic rock star and eternal heartthrob Rick Springfield, a true emblem of the '80s music scene, is set to take the stage on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Showtime is 7:00pm.



Young

Young the Giant to Play Tropicana Atlantic City

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum selling band Young the Giant announces the In The Open 2025 Acoustic Tour. An intimate concert experience performed in beautiful spaces and venues around the country, the band will be supported by Cassandra Coleman (debut album produced by Jack Antonoff out June 6 via Warner) throughout. Locally, the tour comes to Tropicana Atlantic City on Saturday, July 12, 2025.



West

West Windsor Arts presents Summer Music and More: Channel Collective

(PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents Channel Collective on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Dan Kassel and Friends, featuring Gregg Merkle, will open the night. This is the first of three in their free summer concert series sponsored by Site Centers. Admission is free.



Asbury

Asbury Lanes presents There, There - A Tribute to Radiohead

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Lanes presents There, There on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 8:00pm. They are the premier Radiohead tribute act, playing songs from throughout the band's iconic multi-decade catalogue.



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Damn

Damn The Torpedoes - The Music of Tom Petty

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There,

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