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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts July 23-30, 2024

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 07/23/2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 23-30, 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

Tuesday, July 23 - Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band. (WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band on July 23, 2024 at 7:30pm. The well-known singer and trumpeter Benny Benack III will team up with a wonderful big band, Big Beat.

Wednesday, July 24 - Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence. (WAYNE, NJ) -- The Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:30pm. The esteemed trumpeter Brian Lynch and his high-powered Latin jazz ensemble Spheres of Influence are sure to light up the stage with their fiery playing.




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Wednesday, July 24 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ruthie Foster. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ruthie Foster on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Ruthie Foster is a five-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Tuesday, July 23 - Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite to Play Shows in Holmdel and Camden. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Ten years is a long enough wait for two powerhouse and legendary classic rockers to hit the road together again! Styx and Foreigner who continue with the next leg of their two-year Farewell Tour team up this summer for the "Renegades & Juke Box Heroes" co-headlining trek, produced by Live Nation. Legendary British rocker, John Waite, will bring his #1 songs, "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile" to the party, rounding out a great night of hits. The tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Tuesday, July 23 - Ocean County Library Jackson Branch to Host Karaoke for Adults with Special Challenges. (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Love to lift your voice in song? Enjoy meeting new friends? Want a morning of fun? Join the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch for "Karaoke for Adults with Special Challenges" on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The event begins at 10:00am.

Wednesday, July 24 - A Look at the Musical Acts at 2024 Monmouth County Fair. (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Fair is almost here and brings with it incredible live musical performances. The fun kicks off with The Counterfeiters from 8:15pm-9:00pm and 9:30pm-10:15pm on Wednesday, July 24. Playing a little bit of everything - hits from '80s and '90s, hip hop, pop and more - this ultimate party band will have the audience dancing the night away.

Thursday, July 25 - Banned From Utopia featuring Frank Zappa Alumni to Play Williams Center for the Arts. (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Banned From Utopia featuring legendary Frank Zappa alumni Ray White, Bobby Martin and Scott Thunes, will be touring North America with The Paul Green Rock Academy this summer. The We Love Zappa Tour celebrates the music of Frank Zappa from all eras and comes to the Williams Center for the Arts on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:30pm.

Thursday, July 25 - Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents The Tia Fuller Trio. (WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents The Tia Fuller Trio on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:30pm. A force in the musical words of jazz, pop and R&B, Tia Fuller had completed a Master's degree in Jazz Pedagogy and Performance when she was selected to tour with pop star Beyonce. Fuller became a featured soloist on Beyonce's tours and performances across the globe, making many DVDs and recordings with the pop icon.

Friday, July 26 - Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Wycliffe Gordon and Friends. (WAYNE, NJ) -- On Friday, July 26, 2024, Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Wycliffe Gordon and Friends. Wycliffe Gordon is one of the most outstanding trombonists today, and is also a composer, and arranger. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Saturday, July 27 - Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won't want to miss The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute.

Saturday, July 27 - West Windsor Arts presents Rini on July 27th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents Rini on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Nassau Park Pavillion. This is a free show with live music and art activities. Dan Kassel will kick off the evening at 5:00pm. Feel free to bring a chair and some refreshments to enjoy.

Saturday, July 27 - Andrea Wolper Trio to Perform at the Puffin Cultural Forum. (TEANECK, NJ) -- Andrea Wolper, a notable figure in the New York jazz scene, is set to grace the stage at the Puffin Cultural Forum on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:00pm. Known for headlining at esteemed venues such as the Blue Note, Dizzy's Club, and Birdland, Andrea Wolper has also previously served as President of International Women in Jazz, and served on the Advisory Board of the Jazz Vocal Coalition.

Saturday, July 27 - Melody Trucks & Fitzkee Brothers Band To Headline Rootsapalooza at The Wonder Bar. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks is bringing her musical buddies The Fitzkee Brothers Band on the road with her for the Road to Roots 2024 Tour, performing locally as part of Rootsapalooza at Wonder Bar on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:30pm. The lineup also includes Des & the Swagmatics, Matt O'Ree Band, Ryan Gregg & Friends, and a Roots Rock Revival All Star Jam.

Sunday, July 28 - Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person to Kick off 2024 Music at the Barn series. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announced the return of Music at the Barn hosted by the County's Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. The first concert in the 2024 series at the Wortendyke Barn (13 Pascack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ) will feature the Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 28, from 4:00pm–6:30pm.

Monday, July 29 - Ocean City Music Pier presents 10cc on July 29th. (OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The band’s 2024 Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is the group's first in over three decades. Showtime is 7:00pm. Click here for an interview with Graham Gouldman of 10cc.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, July 23 @ 7:30pm - Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band (and that’s a lot of B’s!) at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:00pm - The Tony Mart Legacy Last Waltz at Atlantic City at Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City

Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:30pm - Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:30pm - Ruthie Foster at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Thursday, July 25 @ 6:00pm - Billy Walton Band at The Point, 998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point

Thursday, July 25 @ 7:30pm - The Tia Fuller Trio at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Thursday, July 25 @ 7:30pm - John Gorka at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Thursday, July 25 @ 8:00pm - The Studio Series: Salsa Night at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Thursday, July 25 @ 8:00pm - Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park

Friday, July 26 @ 7:00pm - The Tony Mart Legacy Last Waltz at Somers Point Beach, Morrow Beach, 800 Bay Avenue, Somers Point

Friday, July 26 @ 7:30pm - Wycliffe Gordon and Friends at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Friday, July 26 @ 7:30pm - John Hathaway & The Grey Riders at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, July 27 @ 7:30pm - King’s X at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank


EVENT PREVIEWS

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Telegraph Quartet will return to perform for the Morris Museum's seventh annual Back Deck season. This outdoor concert series began during the pandemic, and The New York Times describes it as "Live Music Splendor in a Parking Lot." Showtime is 7:30pm.
Carteret PAC presents Jo Dee Messina

Carteret PAC presents Jo Dee Messina

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Chart-topping country music icon Jo Dee Messina will perform at The URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Friday, June 12, 2026. Messina is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog including nine number-one hits, 16 Top 40 songs, and awards and nominations from the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and the Grammys. Showtime is 8:000pm.
SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg

SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Friday, June 12, 2026 with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox — a venue-wide celebration from 5:00pm–11:00pm.
Trenton City Museum presents Art & Song: A Musical Gallery on June 12th

Trenton City Museum presents Art & Song: A Musical Gallery on June 12th

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Trenton City Museum presents the concert Art & Song: A Musical Gallery on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:30pm. Versatile vocalists Tom Chiola and Pam Jorgensen, accompanied by the George Sinkler Trio, will delight audience members with selections from Broadway, Blues, Jazz, and more. Transformed into a stylish jazz café, the museum will also provide delicious food and beverages amid the art of the just-opened Ellarslie Open 43 exhibition. Doors will open at 6:00pm.
French Montana to Headline Grand Opening of Dream Live Performing Arts Center

French Montana to Headline Grand Opening of Dream Live Performing Arts Center

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream will celebrate the region's opening World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco with the debut of its newest venue, the Dream Live Performing Arts Center, with a postgame concert by French Montana on June 13, 2026 at 9:00pm.
Sergio Mendes

Sergio Mendes' Wife, Gracinha Leporace, Brings His 'Best Band Ever' to New Jersey

Sixty years ago, Herb Alpert Presents Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 (A&M Records) emerged as both a masterful artistic statement and a major commercial breakthrough album. The record helped introduce the sophisticated rhythms and cool elegance of Brazilian bossa nova and samba to a truly global audience, blending Brazilian musical traditions with American pop, jazz, and contemporary studio production and repertoire.
Marc Ribler & Friends to perform Paul McCartney birthday tribute "When I

Marc Ribler & Friends to perform Paul McCartney birthday tribute "When I'm 84" at Axelrod PAC

(DEAL, NJ) -- As a tribute to Sir Paul McCartney's upcoming 84th birthday in June, Jersey Shore musician Marc Ribler has put together an all-star lineup to perform "When I'm 84" at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Levoy Theatre presents Paul Thorn on June 18th

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Paul Thorn on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:30pm. When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop.

Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim Bring Award-Nominated Country Blues to Lizzie Rose Music Room on June 18th

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Award-nominated country blues duo Erin Harpe & Countryman Jim will bring their captivating blend of traditional country blues, folk, and Americana to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 7:30pm.
The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center

The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes bring their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with modern rock's boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers to Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.

 

MORE EVENTS

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Hamilton de Holanda Trio

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ


Sam Morrow Band

Tuesday, June 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ


The Brandee Younger Trio

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
Princeton, NJ


Susan Werner

Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
Tuckerton, NJ


The Sergio Mendes Band

Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
Morristown, NJ



 

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