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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 16-22, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 16-22, 2025 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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Body Cast" by Tiny Cities

by Bob Makin - published 2025-12-12

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Body Cast," the first single from the forthcoming Tiny Cities sophomore EP, "Beginning of the End."

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/11/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-12-11

"I'm fine thank you, I like to talk," said '80s pop icon Tiffany with a laugh as we had a face to face conversation at the 2Trax Studio of Deko Entertainment. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 9-15, 2025 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.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Cassville Lights" by Jackson Pines

by Bob Makin - published 2025-12-05

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Cassville Lights," the latest single from Jackson Pines' forthcoming album, "Wheel."


 

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...12/4/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-12-04

"Yes, Delta Avenue and we're glad to have you, " said Roger Stolle, owner of the store affectionately known as "Cat Head" as he warmly welcomed all who entered his fantastic establishment located on Delta Avenue in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 2-8, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 2-8, 2025 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Trucks Win" by Chris Vincent

by Bob Makin - published 2025-11-28

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Trucks Win," the latest single from Jersey-raised, New Orleans-based blues-rocker Chris Vincent.

Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...11/27/25

by Danny Coleman - published 2025-11-27

One of the first things taught to me when I began writing for The Trentonian newspaper in 2010 was, "Never write in the first person! Don't say "I." Well, how am "I" going to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving then? 

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 25 to December 1, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from November 25 to December 1, 2025 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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Salute

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 5:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



First

First Night Morris 2026

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



FJ

FJ - Tribute To Foreigner and Journey

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 9:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736



FJ

FJ - Tribute To Foreigner and Journey

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736



Salute

Salute to Vienna New Year's Concert

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 @ 5:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

Women

Women in the Arts Series to debut at Anchor Rock Club for Its Fourth Installment

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Women in the Arts concert series will bring an immersive, multi-disciplinary night of creativity to Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City for its fourth installment on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:00pm.



Outpost

Outpost in the Burbs presents Vienna Teng on April 11th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents singer-songwriter Vienna Teng on April 11, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.



Lizzie

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock.



Grunin

Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Jane Austen Playlist on Valentine's Day

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Jane Austen Playlist: Love and Music of Regency England on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm. Discover the music that Jane Austen played and loved.



bergenPAC

bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.