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Thursday, August 3, 2023 - MPAC presents Laurel Canyon Band - A Tribute to Crosby Still, Nash & Young. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Enjoy the iconic music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, played to perfection by Laurel Canyon Band, Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Featuring recreations of their seminal works as well as songs from their early bands and their solo years, Laurel Canyon is a trio consisting of Grammy Award winning writer/producer Mark Hudson, Hall of Fame Songwriter Gary Burr, and singer songwriter Mark Mirando. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Friday, August 4, 2023 - State Theatre presents Lyle Lovett and His Large Band. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Lyle Lovett and His Large Band on Friday, August 4 at 8:00pm. A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel, and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
Friday, August 4, 2023 - bergenPAC presents Classic Journey Live. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Classic Journey Live on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 8:00pm. Classic Journey Live is a tribute to Journey unlike any other. Take a ride with Journey as they rise from their San Francisco roots to superstardom and international fame. Step back in time to experience the story as it begins with Gregg Rolie (David Krol) and legendary frontman Steve Perry (Larry Pascale) together on stage, performing the early hits, just as you remember them.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - bergenPAC presents Don Felder. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles, will perform at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $45-$85.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 - Pantera to Play Two Shows in New Jersey this August. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Pantera, one of the most successful and influential bands in heavy metal history, have announced their long awaited return to the stage. They will be touring North America this summer with Lamb of God as special guests. The band will headline a show at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Wednesday, August 2nd and support Metallica at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Friday, August 4th.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association presents "Symphonic Decibels: Great Works for Orchestra and Organ". (OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will present the finale to its popular "Summer Stars" classical series on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove NJ. "Symphonic Decibels: Great Works for Orchestra and Organ" will feature works by Mendelssohn, Boellmann and Saint-Saens performed by the Mid Atlantic Orchestra, under the direction of Jason Tramm and the Great Auditorium Pipe Organ, played by Gordon Turk. The concert begins at 7:30pm.
Friday, August 4, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents Lita Ford. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Lita Ford on Friday, August 4, 2023 at 8:00pm. Lita is an English-born American guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. She was the lead guitarist for the all-female rock band the Runaways in the late 1970s, before embarking on a successful glam metal solo career.
Friday, August 4, 2023 - Chris Pinnella, 12-Piece Big Band Set For Sinatra at the Sands Debut at Midnight Theatre. (NEW YORK, NY) -- Chris Pinnella is on a mission. The acclaimed vocalist who has shared the stage with Julie Andrews and landed a platinum record touring with the prog / rock locomotive Trans-Siberian Orchestra wants you to hear some of the greatest songs ever written the way they were intended to be heard.
Friday, August 4, 2023 - Nat Adderley, Jr. Quartet to Perform at NBPAC on Friday. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Jazz Project and New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) present Grammy-nominated Nat Adderley, Jr. Quartet on Friday, August 4, 2023 at NBPAC. Nat is an American pop, rhythm, and blues music arranger and pianist who spent much of his music career arranging as music director for Luther Vandross tours and contributed as co-songwriter on most of Vandross's albums. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents Joan Osborne on August 5th. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Joan Osborne on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Since she broke through 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash "One of Us," the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock, soul, R&B, blues, roots rock, gospel, funk, and country. Tickets range from $39-$59. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - Sherman Theater presents From Good Homes at The Fields at Waterloo. A limited number of 300 Sweet Spot Passes are available These includes Access to Sweet Spot Area in the front of the stage across the full width of the stage; Sweet Spot Lanyard; Sweet Spot Port-a-potties (more than last year); Sweet Spot Bar Line (expanded bar area with increased points of purchase); and Free water refill station.
Sunday, August 6, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents Richard Marx. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Richard Marx on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Tickets range from $69-$84. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Tony Mart Presents Mardi Gras AC: Honey Island Swamp Band at Kennedy Plaza, 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Thursday, August 3, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Laurel Canyon: A Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Lyle Lovett and His Large Band at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Donny Osmond at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Classic Journey Live! at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Friday, August 4, 2023 @ 8:00pm - King’s X with special guest Colossal Street Jam at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Don Felder at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Saturday, August 5, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Philadelphia Freedom: A Tribute to Elton John at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Sunday, August 6, 2023 @ 7:00pm - The Wallflowers at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
Sunday, August 6, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Aimee Mann at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
