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The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert on Friday

(NEW YORK, NY) -- On Friday, October 30, 2026, The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert. It marks the release of Tony Tripi's album Close to Fire: Roman's Anthology Release Part I and continues the album's mission of turning grief into remembrance, connection, and community. Showtime is 9:00pm.



 

 




Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Beloved singer/songwriter/rocker Willie Nile will perform a special solo "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local favorite Robinson Treacher will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the third season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center. The concert series highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.



Ted Chubb Quintet at NJ Jazz Society's Jersey Jazz LIVE!

by Sanford Josephson
published 2026-10-01

In 2020, trumpeter Ted Chubb and his wife, Rachel Ryl, purchased The Statuary, a former sculpture factory in Jersey City, and converted it into a jazz club. Five years later, Chubb's quintet recorded an album, Live at the Statuary, which was released in May of this year by Circle 9 Records



Arts Council of Bradley Beach Presents "Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon" at Erratic Fermentations Brewery

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Bradley Beach invites music lovers and community members to a special Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The live acoustic event will be hosted at Erratic Fermentations Brewery (714 Main Street) in Bradley Beach.



A.R. Rahman to Perform with New Jersey Symphony November 3-4 at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The unforgettable melodies. The soaring emotion. The music that has captivated audiences around the world. Internationally celebrated composer, performer and producer A.R. Rahman joins the New Jersey Symphony at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for A.R. Rahman Symphonic Experience, with performances on Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:30pm each night.





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Shemekia Copeland to Perform Two Nights at Lizzie Rose Music Room

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-winning vocalist Shemekia Copeland will give two live performances at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6, 2026. Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She will have a different supporting act each night.



"Everything Fab Four" Fest 2026 to feature Ken Burns, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, The Cyrkle & many more

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Beatles' groundbreaking 1966 album Revolver, a major turning point in the band's recorded career, will take center stage November 5-8, 2026, at the second annual Everything Fab Four Fest happening at Monmouth University and the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music.



Chris Pinnella & The Big Band Project to perform at Grunin Center for St. Vincent de Paul Benefit

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- New Jersey vocalist, bandleader and former Trans-Siberian Orchestra featured vocalist Chris Pinnella will bring his acclaimed 14-piece Big Band Project to the Grunin Center for the Arts in Toms River on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00pm for a special benefit concert supporting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and its charitable work throughout the Diocese of Trenton.



Roy's Hall to Host Peter Karp Record Release Show on November 6th

(BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) -- Roy's Hall will host a special concert by Peter Karp on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00pm. Peter will be celebrating the release of his latest album, Jersey Town.



Rick Steves Joins New Jersey Symphony for a Symphonic Journey Through Europe

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Guidebook author and public television host Rick Steves joins New Jersey Symphony November 7–8, 2026 for Rick Steves' Europe: A Symphonic Journey, a concert that pairs Europe's most stirring Romantic-era anthems with high-definition travel footage and Steves' insights into European history.




 

MUSIC EVENTS


Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
Make it a spook-tacular night out! Your treats will include a silent disco with two DJs, dance performances, glow-in-the-dark pumpkin decorating and warm drinks. Revelers of all ages are invited to enter our costume contest for a chance to win free tickets and NJPAC goodies. Harvest Night will be frightfully fun!

 
Attorney-turned-comedian Jon Bramnick is so funny, it should be a crime. Born and raised in Plainfield, he’s the “Funniest Lawyer in New Jersey” — a legally binding title bestowed by the State Bar Association. When Jon’s not busy working as a trial lawyer at his Scotch Plains personal injury firm, he’s doing stand-up at comedy clubs from New York City to Florida. He also serves as a New Jersey state senator. At this show, you’ll be guilty of laughing all night long.

 
Eva Ayllón carries her homeland of Peru in her heart and her spectacular songs. Known as the Queen of Landó, she’s been a legend of Afro Peruvian music for over 50 years. In 2019, she won the much-deserved Latin GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement Award, on top of 10 previous nominations for Best Folk Album. Rising star (and Latin GRAMMY® nominee) Daniela Darcourt will add to the fun with her special flavor of Peruvian salsa. Dance, sing and feel the rhythm of Peru with these two forces of nature!

 
Coyote Jack mines the fertile field of American roots-derived music that includes country- and folk-rock, rock, blues, and punk. The band blends the best of these influences in original songs with universal themes: the joys and pains of love (The Best of You), favorite junker cars from our youth (One Bad Chevrolet), landmark events that defined generations (1961), and the plain and simple joys of partying (Love Is Love). The band can deliver hard-driving classic barroom music with relentless bass, drums and scorching guitar, then offer equally authentic softer sounds that spotlight chiming piano and sensitive vocals.



 
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
Written by and Starring Kathryn Grody  
Directed by Timothy Near  
 
A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive 

 
7:30pm Pre-Show Festivities/ 8:00pm Show-Time

 
Now in its 12th year, the #1 Urban Stageplay Man of the House tackles domestic abuse, where the man is the victim as opposed to the abuser. The piece focuses on the verbal and emotional aspects of Domestic Violence. Man of the House is written, produced, directed, and stars award-winning producer Andre Davis. Also starring: R&B Singer Monifah, C. King from MTV's Wildin' Out, and Oshea Russell from Tyler Perry's "All the Queen's Men".

 
Celebrate 250 years of America through the power of orchestral music. This special concert honors the nation's history and spirit with a program that reflects the many voices, stories, and sounds that have shaped America. A stirring tribute to the American experience.