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Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Blue Note Groove Cruise presents Boney James with special guest Lindsey Webster. (NEW YORK, NY) -- The Blue Note Groove Cruise presents four time Grammy Nominee Boney James with special guest Lindsey Webster on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 7:30pm. The cruise sails from Pier 40 (Westside Hwy. and Houston Street) in New York, NY. Boarding is at 6:30pm; the cruise departs at 7:30pm. There is a buffet and cash bar available on board.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Sinatra: A Man and His Music Concert to benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation. (RED BANK, NJ) -- An unforgettable evening of music and entertainment awaits as Michael Martocci, acclaimed Sinatra Tribute Artist, takes the stage alongside the illustrious 22-piece Ol' Blue Eyes Orchestra in a mesmerizing multi-media presentation celebrating the legendary career of Mr. Frank Sinatra. The event takes place on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at The Vogel and will benefit The Ashley Lauren Foundation. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, September 15, 2023 - bergenPAC presents Chris Botti. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) welcomes jazz star Chris Botti on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist.
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. Clannad (derived from the word clan meaning 'family' in Gaelic) was formed in 1970 by siblings Moya, Ciarán and Pól Brennan and their uncles Noel and Pádraig Duggan (who sadly passed away in 2016), and for a short time later became a six-piece with the addition of Enya Brennan who then went on to have her own successful solo career.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - bergenPAC presents Gloria Gaynor. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Gloria Gaynor on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 8:00pm. Gaynor’s legendary career spans over 50 years never losing momentum. She’s channeled her fame into support for several charities, donating not only her money but also her time and talent. She has been honored in recent years by several institutions including the Martin Luther King Jr Award, the Library of Congress, Buzz Aldrin & the APOLLO XI 50th Celebration, and the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Click here for a feature article on Gloria Gaynor.
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - MPAC presents 98 Degrees. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Popular 1990s boy band 98° will perform their hits at Mayo Performing Arts Center on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $79-$129
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - Ocean County Library presents a Concert by Colm Keegan. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Ocean County Library welcomes an evening of Celtic celebration with award-winning Irish musician and teacher Colm Keegan on Thursday, September 14, in Mancini Hall of the Toms River Branch, 101 Washington Street. The concert begins at 6:00pm.
Friday, September 15, 2023 - UCPAC presents the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- The Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents the Spanish Harlem Orchestra on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 8:00pm. Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the 3x GRAMMY ® winning Salsa and Latin Jazz band, sets the gold standard for excellence in authentic, New York style, hard core salsa.
Friday, September 15, 2023 - Asbury Lanes presents glaive. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- 18-year-old rising star glaive will perform at Asbury Lanes on Friday, September 15, 2023. glaive is on tour promoting his debut album, i care so much that i dont care at all, which was released by Interscope Records in July. Provoker is the supporting act. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - Shinedown to Have Shows in Camden and Newark in September. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Multi-platinum, chart-topping band Shinedown has announced their upcoming fall leg of The Revolutions Live Tour, co-produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, with support From Papa Roach and Spiritbox. The tour includes shows at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, September 16th and the Prudential Center in Newark on Sunday, September 24.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - Ocean County Library Jackson Branch presents the David Cedeño Combo. (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a special performance of tropical music by the David Cedeño Combo at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The concert begins at 2:00pm.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - B Praak to Perform at NJPAC. (NEWARK, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the incredible musical sensation B Praak takes center stage at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Celebrated for chart-topping hits like "Teri Mitti," "Mann Bharrya," and "Ranjha," B Praak brings his remarkable career to life in this one-of-a-kind concert. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 - Stanley Jordan to Headline Festival in the Borough With Jimi Hendrix Tribute. (WASHINGTON, NJ) -- National recording artist Stanley Jordan is known for his incredible world-renowned guitar work. At this year's Festival in the Borough in Washington, NJ on Saturday, September 16, he'll be bringing something extra special: a show he created, "Stanley Plays Jimi." This is a tribute show, but it's not pure imitation. Instead Jordan builds on Jimi's legacy in a creative way. As Stanley explains it, "This is my fantasy Jimi Hendrix concert if Jimi were still alive and playing today. By re-imagining his music and channeling his persona I try to bring that fantasy to life."
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - The Newton Theatre presents Let's Hang On! Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Let's Hang On! - America's preeminent Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tribute group - on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 3:00pm. Let's Hang On! combines spot-on vocals and crisp choreography with a genuine ability to entertain an audience. Its performers respectfully pay tribute to all these classic "Seasons" details while also saluting to the Broadway show, The Jersey Boys. This powerhouse group will perform all of the Frankie Valli mega hits including: Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You, December of 1963 and Who Loves You!
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - RVCC to Present Concert Featuring Pianist Ivan Konev. (BRANCHBURG, NJ) -- Raritan Valley Community College's Arts & Design department will open its 2023-2024 season with a performance by the Ukrainian-born pianist, Ivan Konev, Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:00pm. The event, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series' new season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College's Branchburg campus.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 @ 7:30pm - The Soul Rebels at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 @ 6:00pm - Free Summer Event: Darius Frowner and LaDonna Burns at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Cauldwell Playground, 1 Clyde Potts Dr, Morristown, NJ 07960
Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 12:30pm - WP Midday Artist Series - Sawtooth Grin at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Sinatra: A Man and His Music at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Blue Note Groove Cruise: Boney James with special guest Lindsey Webster at The Cornucopia at Pier 40, 353 West Houston St., New York, NY 10014
Thursday, September 14, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Geoff Tate’s Big Rock Show Hits with Special Guest Mark Daly at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 2:00pm - Afternoon Recital: Michael Noble at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Chris Botti at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Clannad – In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Humble Pie Legacy – 50 Years of Smokin’ at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Journeyman: A Tribute to Eric Clapton at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Maria Muldaur at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Gloria Gaynor at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 8:00pm - Blue October at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, September 16, 2023 @ 8:00pm - LiV Warfield at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079
Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 4:00pm - Annual Woody Shapiro Concert | The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 7:00pm - Boyz II Men at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 7:30pm - 98° at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) - Cauldwell Playground, 1 Clyde Potts Dr, Morristown, NJ 07960
Sunday, September 17, 2023 @ 7:30pm - Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
