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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place January 23-30, 2024

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 01/23/2024


Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from January 23 to January 30, 2024 along with our featured listings. 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. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - bergenPAC presents Extreme and Living Colour. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Extreme & Living Colour on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $45-$105.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - Keith Alessi is a One-Man Show in "Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life". "Tomatoes Tried To Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," the quirky one-man show conceived of and performed by Keith Alessi, will be on stage at the Mayo Performing Arts Center on January 24. The SOLD-OUT show is a co-presentation of MPAC, Morris Arts, and AM Higley Construction. 




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Thursday, January 25, 2024 - State Theatre presents The Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Marshall Tucker Band with special guests, The Outlaws on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) has had an impact on generations of listeners who've been "Searchin' for a Rainbow" and found it perfectly represented by this tried-and-true Southern institution over the decades.

Friday, January 26, 2024 - McCarter Theatre Center presents Kaki King: Modern Yesterdays. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents Kaki King: Modern Yesterdays on Friday, January 26, 2024 in the Berlind Theater at 8:00pm. Kaki King has spent her career deconstructing and redefining the boundaries of the guitar, exploring its limits through technique, imagination, and seemingly boundless humanity.

Friday, January 26, 2024 - Celebrating Max Roach's Centennial with a New Performance of His Freedom Jazz Suite. On January 10, 2024, Max Roach, one of jazz's most remarkable figures, would have turned 100 years old. The observance of Roach's centennial has coincided with the recent release of the documentary Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes, which celebrates the drummer's life and music. While many remember Roach as the pioneering drummer connected to the bebop movement of the mid to late 1940s, a much more incredible story is associated with his mastery, creativity, conviction, and spirit.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Outpost in the Burbs presents Light of Day's "Songwriters in the Round". (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs and The Light of Day Foundation present WinterFest 2024 "Songwriters in the Round" - a Benefit for the Light of Day Foundation on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. This year's songwriters are James Maddock, Anthony D’Amato, Danielia Cotton, Adam Ezra, Amanda Cross & Derek Cruz, Emily Grove, Jake Thistle, Williams Honor, Jon Caspi, and Deni Bonet & Chris Flynn, and host Joe D’Urso. Showtime is 7:30pm

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - State Theatre New Jersey and Fever Records present Freestyle Flashback. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Fever Records present Freestyle Flashback, featuring freestyle artists from the '80s and '90s on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $39-$99.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Thursday, January 25, 2024 - Stage Stars Productions to present a special NOLA inspired edition of The Starlight Jazz Show: "The Wolf Moon". (GARWOOD, NJ) -- January 25th is the full wolf moon... and Stage Stars Productions will present a special edition of The Starlight Jazz Show, "The Wolf Moon" at Crossroads in Garwood on January 25, 2024 at 7:30pm. The audience will be transported into the night on the streets of New Orleans during the full wolf moon. Expect a spectacle of song, dance, art and cuisine inspired by the magic of NOLA and woven through tales of mystical folklore.

Friday, January 26, 2024 - The Newton Theatre presents TR3 with Tim Reynolds. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. With a career spanning more than forty years, two-time Grammy nominee and sonic innovator, Tim Reynolds, is best known for his seemingly effortless guitar virtuosity, his masterful command of melody and timing, and for his uncanny ability to improvise on any instrument he touches.

Friday, January 26, 2024 - NJPAC to Celebrate Max Roach's Centennial with a Concert and Film Screening. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will celebrate the centennial and impact of percussionist, drummer, jazz composer, and social activist Max Roach with two events - a screening of the documentary film The Drum Also Waltzes with a panel discussion on January 18th and a concert featuring Grammy winner Cassandra Wilson on Friday, January 26th.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Newton Theatre presents The Lords of 52nd Street - Legends of the Billy Joel Band. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The famed line-up that backed singer-songwriter Billy Joel for over a decade, The Lords of 52nd Street - Legends of Billy Joel Band will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $44-$59.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Plainfield Symphony presents Annual Free Family Concert - "Let Justice Roll". (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- The Plainfield Symphony's free Family Concert for 2024, "Let Justice Roll," will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 3:00pm. The program will feature two choral works by their very own prolific composer, PSO Board President Mark Miller and composer Lucas Richmond. Maestro Charles Prince will also lead the PSO in several orchestral selections.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Montclair State University presents "Dialogues des Carmélites". (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — It's not every day that you get to see a world renowned opera singer on Montclair State University's Kasser Theater stage, but you'll have the chance in Dialogues des Carmélites! Madame de Croissy, the Old Prioress, will be performed by Cali School of Music's Distinguished Artist in Residence, Barbara Dever, with performances on January 27-28, 2024.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 - Centenary Stage Company presents ROSAWAY. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's Winter Thaw Festival of concerts continues with a performance by ROSAWAY on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at CSC's Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. Vocal, flute, drums, & machines - that's ROSAWAY: A Pop-Jazz band hailing from Paris.

Sunday, January 28, 2024 - The Newton Theatre presents The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Red Hot Chilli Pipers on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 8:00pm. These are bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!

EVENT LISTINGS

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Extreme with Special Guests Living Colour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Shemekia Copeland at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Grace Potter at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm - The Marshall Tucker Band and The Outlaws at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Thursday, January 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Afternoon Recital: Pine Street Winds at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Grayson at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Friday, January 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Kaki King: Modern Yesterdays at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 1:00pm - The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - Bizet’s Carmen at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm - The Bell Bottom Blues: Clapton Tribute Band at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Light Of Day Winterfest '24 at Outpost at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm - The History of Rock And Roll at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Tommy James and The Shondells at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

Saturday, January 27, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Freestyle Flashback Concert at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:00pm - Cabaret in the Loft at The Loft @ South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), One Sopac Way, South Orange, NJ 07079

Sunday, January 28, 2024 @ 7:00pm - Big Head Todd and the Monsters at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Monday, January 29, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Marimba Mania! at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Meet the Beatles at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764


EVENT PREVIEWS

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center for an all-new solo show on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in Fox's hit TV show Glee, Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that's entirely uninhibited by form or genre.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues on July 10th

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Bell Bottom Blues returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 10, 2026. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Basie Center to Honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s, Dramarama on Walk of Fame

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts will honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s and Dramarama by welcoming them onto its Walk of Fame. Pierson and Schneider will be inducted during a special ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm, outside the historic theater in Red Bank, ahead of The B-52s’ concert at ParkStage in Freehold on Saturday, July 11. Dramarama, also performing at that concert, will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the show.
Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th

Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Newton Theatre presents Dio Rules: Tribute to Rainbow, Black Sabbath & Dio on July 11th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- One voice. Three legendary bands. One unforgettable decade of rock. DIO RULES is a powerful live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of Ronnie James Dio, one of the most influential voices in the history of hard rock and heavy metal. See for yourself when the band comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Albert Music Hall

Albert Music Hall's Bluegrass Fest on Saturday Celebrates Music and the Community Behind It

(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Bluegrass is more than a style of music. It's a tradition built on storytelling, shared songs, and musicians gathering to play together. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Albert Music Hall will celebrate that heritage during its annual Bluegrass Fest, an evening that combines educational sessions, opportunities to experience the Hall's renowned Pickin' Shed, and three hours of live performances.
2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Going on 20+ years, the annual, free, two-day Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival will take place the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, in Memorial Park in Maplewood. The festival features performances by Anders Osborne, Lettuce, Slap Dragon, and Megan Jean's Secret Family. It kicks off with music at noon and ends around 9:30pm each night. As always, it is free and welcomes the entire community.

bergenPAC presents Warrant on July 12th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Warrant on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 7:00pm. The California band first hit it big in 1989 with their album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich.
Benson Boone to Perform at Prudential Center on July 13th

Benson Boone to Perform at Prudential Center on July 13th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Benson Boone brings his 2026 U.S. Wanted Man Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. Last year, Boone received his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, where Boone delivered a show-stopping performance of his breakthrough smash "Beautiful Things."
Good Damage to perform at House of Independents on July 15th

Good Damage to perform at House of Independents on July 15th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt rock/pop-punk band Good Damage will return to the House of Independents on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 supporting American Vanity and Faded 2 Gray. This will be the band's third time playing the venue. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 8:00pm.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Chris O'Leary Band

Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton

Friday, July 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Damn The Torpedoes Matinee Show

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 3:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Damn The Torpedoes Evening Show

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead)

Saturday, July 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Asbury Lanes
209 Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ



 

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