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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from August 27 to September 3, 2024

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 08/27/2024


Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from August 27 to September 3, 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

Thursday, August 29 - Wonder Bar presents Jackson Pines with Hunter Root on Thursday. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 29th, the Wonder Bar is hosting one of the last Asbury Jams Concert of the Summer season, presented by Nectar's Live: Jackson Pines and Hunter Root at the legendary seaside venue.

Friday, August 30 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Janis Joplin Experience starring Lisa Polizzi on Friday. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Janis Joplin Experience starring Lisa Polizzi on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 7:30pm.




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An Interview with Ritchie Blackmore and Candice Night of Blackmore's Night - The renaissance folk rock band has shows at The Vogel on Friday, August 30th and Saturday, August 31st (both rescheduled from earlier in the summer).

 

Saturday, August 31 - NJ Clearwater Festival Rolls Into Labor Day Weekend In Asbury Park Celebrating Music and Mother Earth. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Wag, Chuck Lambert Band, and Poppa John Bug Band are among the many performers bringing their music to Sunset Park in Asbury Park for the 49th Annual Clearwater Festival Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024). The free, fun-filled, family-friendly event is the longest-running environmental festival in New Jersey.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Sunday, September 1 - The Newton Theatre presents Asleep At The Wheel. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Asleep At The Wheel on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation.

Sunday, September 1 - PNC Bank Arts Center presents Goose. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Connecticut rock band Goose comes to the PNC Banks Arts Center in Holmdel on Sunday, September 1, 2024 as part of a US tour spanning the country with dates throughout the fall. All this comes after an extensive spring tour, Goose's first with their new drummer, Cotter Ellis; Ellis made his debut with the band in four stunning, sold out nights in April at the legendary Capitol Theatre in Portchester, NY. Showtime is 7:30pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, August 27 @ 7:30pm - Nektar at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, August 28 @ 7:00pm - Samantha Fish / Reverend Billy & Nighthawks at Atlantic City at Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City

Wednesday, August 28 @ 7:30pm - NYC Musical Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2024 at Divinity Hall at the Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter

Thursday, August 29 @ 6:00pm - Billy Walton Band at The Point, 998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point

Friday, August 30 @ 7:30pm - Janis Joplin Experience Starring Lisa Polizzi at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, August 30 @ 8:00pm - Blackmore’s Night at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, August 31 @ 8:00pm - Blackmore’s Night at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, August 31 @ 8:00pm - Dweezil Zappa: Celebrating 50 Years of Roxy & Elsewhere + Apostrophe at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, September 3 @ 8:00pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch


EVENT PREVIEWS

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul will headline a concert at ParkStage on Friday, July 3, 2026 that fans of Jersey music will love. The lineup includes Jake Clemons Band, Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers with Gary U.S. Bonds, Low Cut Connie, and The Weeklings. Showtime is 4:00pm.
Flamingosis to Bring Bright Moments 10th Anniversary Tour to Newark Culture Club

Flamingosis to Bring Bright Moments 10th Anniversary Tour to Newark Culture Club

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Flamingosis is the stage name of Aaron Velasquez, a New Jersey-based DJ, beatboxer, and electronic music producer who is coming to Newark Culture Club on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 10:00pm. A special set by one world's leading DJs/producers!
The Sandbox at Seastreak presents Badfish on July 4th

The Sandbox at Seastreak presents Badfish on July 4th

(HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Badfish is a vibe. Badfish is a sonic house party complete with plenty of gyrating fans sipping libations and enjoying various extracurricular activities. Simply put, Badfish is feel-good music. See for yourself when Badfish performs at The Sandbox at Seastreak on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 7:00pm. It's a great way to celebrate the holiday!
MPAC presents Darren Criss on July 9th

MPAC presents Darren Criss on July 9th

(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.
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.
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.
Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards

Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium hosts An Evening with Patty Griffin & Kathleen Edwards on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The concert is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Michael Allman Band - Matinee Show

Sunday, July 05, 2026 @ 3:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Michael Allman Band - Evening Show

Sunday, July 05, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Joe Jackson + Band

Wednesday, July 08, 2026 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ


Chris O'Leary Band

Thursday, July 09, 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


Deadgrass

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



 

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