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The Outlaws LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

by Spotlight Central
published 2026-08-22

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Outlaws in concert at the Ocean Music Pier on August 10, 2026.



PHOTOS from Gin Blossoms and Blues Traveler at Stone Pony Summer Stage

by Julie Hoffman
published 2026-08-21

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors brought a wave of '90s nostalgia to The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park on August 6, 2026, drawing a wall-to-wall crowd for a night built around songs that have been part of fans' lives for decades.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tide and the Moon" by Cory Blair

by Bob Makin
published 2026-08-21

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Tide and the Moon" from "Midheaven," the debut EP of Asbury Park singer-songwriter Cory Blair.



Songwriters in the Pines Brings Nashville-Style Writers' Rounds to Albert Music Hall on August 26th

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will put the spotlight on original music on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a special edition of its Songwriters in the Pines series featuring six singer-songwriters in a Nashville-style writers' round format. Music begins at 7:00pm.








Edmar Castañeda Quartet to Bring Colombian Roots and Jazz to McCarter on September 12th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Colombian-born harpist, composer, and bandleader Edmar Castañeda has redefined what the harp can do in contemporary jazz, using the instrument to create rhythm, bass, harmony, and melody. A Latin GRAMMY nominee, Castañeda brings his quartet to McCarter Theatre's Berlind Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. Among his many credits, he performed and served as a music consultant for Disney's Encanto.



Makin Waves with Laurie Berkner: Understanding Children's Natural Rhythms & Energy

by Bob Makin
published 2026-08-20

It’s a banner year for the "Queen of Kids' Music," Laurie Berkner! Hot on the heels of releasing her 18th album, "Walking With The Penguins," Laurie is back with a treasure trove of even more original songs that encourage imagination, movement, and singing along. Laurie's new EP, "I Got Invited," will be out Sept. 4.



PHOTOS from Koe Wetzel at The Rooftop at Pier 17

by Mat Katz
published 2026-08-20

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Koe Wetzel brought his The Night Champion World Tour to The Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on August 12, 2026. The lineup included Shane Smith and the Saints, Bayker Blankeship, and Logan Jahnke. Photographer Mat Katz was on hand to take photos.



Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

by Mario Tarradell
published 2026-08-20

(RED BANK, NJ) -- After 28 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: "If I can't believe myself, I won't sing the song."



Bradley Beach Tourism Commission Presents 6th Annual Pirate Day and Inaugural Reggae Festival on August 22

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Get ready for a full day of family fun, treasures, and live music as the Bradley Beach Tourism Commission presents the 6th Annual Pirate Day alongside the Inaugural Bradley Beach Reggae Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026.









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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tide and the Moon" by Cory Blair

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Tide and the Moon" from "Midheaven," the debut EP of Asbury Park singer-songwriter Cory Blair.




"Summer in the City"

A rainbow hangs over the door to Deep Space Gallery (77 Cornelison). It's about the size of a small boomerang, the color of Lucky Charms, and the texture of a welcome mat. This plush sign of the covenant is brought to you by enthusiastic yarn-tufter SarahGrace, a regular in these display rooms. Roy G. Biv is a guarantor of inclusiveness, and curators Jenna Geiger and Keith Van Pelt made good on that promise by inviting scores of old favorites to contribute work to "Summer in the City," the gallery's volatile tenth anniversary show. But rainbows also come in the wake of downpours. They're a testament to atmospheric turbulence — the gleaming crowns worn by the storm king.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Headlights" by Renee Maskin & the Wilder Tide

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Headlights," the quasi title track from Renee Maskin & the Wilder Tide's debut EP, "In the Headlights," which they will celebrate on Aug. 15 as part of a triple release party with The Extensions and Cussing.




This Week in Music

Here is a look at shows taking place this week 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








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Sun Ra Arkestra

Thursday, September 03, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ

The legendary Sun Ra Arkestra returns with exuberant cosmic jazz — a stirring blend of big‑band swing, free jazz, bebop, spiritual jazz and Afrofuturist spectacle. Formed in Chicago in the mid‑1950s as the vehicle for the visionary composer Sun Ra, the Arkestra has spanned seven decades, touring the globe and inspiring generations with its bold, otherworldly sound.



A pioneer of early synthesizer use and the free‑jazz movement of the 1960s, Sun Ra combined musical innovation with a spiritual mission—using positive vibrations and music to uplift the universe. The Arkestra’s theatrical live shows fuse space‑age improvisation, singing, dancing, chanting and Afro‑pageantry, and helped define Afrofuturism in music and performance.



 

 

 

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(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Albert Music Hall will put the spotlight on original music on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with a special edition of its Songwriters in the Pines series featuring six singer-songwriters in a Nashville-style writers' round format. Music begins at 7:00pm.

Triumph Brewery presents NY Blues Hall of Fame Artist Regina Bonelli on Friday

Triumph Brewery presents NY Blues Hall of Fame Artist Regina Bonelli on Friday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Triumph Brewing in Red Bank presents NY Blues Hall of Fame Artist Regina Bonelli on Friday August 28, 2026 from 9:00pm-11:30pm. Regina is a tour de force musician.

Haddon Township presents the Summer of Love Music Festival on August 29th

Haddon Township presents the Summer of Love Music Festival on August 29th

(HADDON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Haddon Township invites residents and visitors to celebrate the sounds of three unforgettable decades at the Summer of Love 60's-70's-80's Music Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 2:00pm to 10:00pm. The festival will take place along Haddon Avenue between Strawbridge Avenue and Cooper Street.

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th

MPAC presents Melissa Etheridge: The Rise Tour on September 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge ("I'm the Only One," "Come to My Window," and "I Want to Come Over" to name a few) has remained one of America's favorite female singers since bursting onto the scene in 1988. Etheridge brings her Rise tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 7:30pm.

Centenary Stage Company presents Gunhild Carling on September 12th

Centenary Stage Company presents Gunhild Carling on September 12th

(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will open its 2026/27 season with an extraordinary evening of music, swing, and entertainment when internationally acclaimed Swedish performer Gunhild Carling takes the stage at the Sitnik Theatre on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm.

Edmar Castañeda Quartet to Bring Colombian Roots and Jazz to McCarter on September 12th

Edmar Castañeda Quartet to Bring Colombian Roots and Jazz to McCarter on September 12th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Colombian-born harpist, composer, and bandleader Edmar Castañeda has redefined what the harp can do in contemporary jazz, using the instrument to create rhythm, bass, harmony, and melody. A Latin GRAMMY nominee, Castañeda brings his quartet to McCarter Theatre's Berlind Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. Among his many credits, he performed and served as a music consultant for Disney's Encanto.

Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

Acclaimed Americana Singer-Songwriter Chris Knight to Perform at The Vogel on September 15th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- After 28 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the unflinching truth. In fact, the man raised in Slaughters, Kentucky uses a simple, direct barometer to regularly check his muse: "If I can't believe myself, I won't sing the song."

Twenty-fifth Season of Westminster Conservatory Noontime Recitals Opens on September 17th

Twenty-fifth Season of Westminster Conservatory Noontime Recitals Opens on September 17th

(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- On Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 12:15pm, the 25th season of Westminster Conservatory at Nassau will open with a recital of music for solo piano by Korean composers. The performer, Eunju Kim, is a member of the teaching faculty of Westminster Conservatory. The recital will take place in the Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church (61 Nassau Street) in Princeton. It is open to the public free of charge.

The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America

The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America's Bob Seger Experience on September 25th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a 9-piece band based in New Jersey who continues to strive to recreate everything about Bob Seger and his music down to the core.

Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center presents Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience on September 26

Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center presents Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience on September 26

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center presents Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience on Saturday, September 26 at 7;30pm. This is a spectacular tribute to the life and work of the Supreme Diva. Accompanied by top notch singers and musicians, Deanna Carroll covers the hits of the Supremes to Diana’s solo sensations with spot-on vocals.