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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 22-29, 2024

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 10/22/2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 22-29, 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

Saturday, October 26 - Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm. To learn more about Imogen Clark, check out this article.

Saturday, October 26 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Remember Jones: Bat Out Of Hell Live. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones brings Bat Out of Hell LIVE to The Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. The popular New Jersey musician will perform Meatloaf's entire album and more with a 15-piece band. With a one-of-a-kind stage show and top-tier musicianship, this band of nationally touring artists and show stopping vocalists bring the music of Jim Steinman alive like no other rock experience out there today.




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Sunday, October 27 - Diana Ross to Headline bergenPAC's 20th Annual Gala Celebration. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), a leading performing arts center in northern New Jersey, will host their twenty-year annual gala celebration with an intimate performance by Diana Ross on Sunday, October 27, 2024. This is a rare chance to see the legendary artist, who has been captivating audiences worldwide with her elegance and timeless hits for decades, in a personal setting. The event begins with a private Gala reception starting at 5:00pm with the concert set for a 7:00pm.

Sunday, October 27 - Jesus And Jazz presents South African JCFI Music Ensemble featuring Bassist Sobongile Buda on Sunday. (MILLBURN, NJ) -- Get ready to be uplifted by the inspirational messages and powerful South African Jazz Music in a powerful Mt Zion AME Church Jazz and Jesus service on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11:30am. This is a very unique opportunity to experience a worldwide fusion of jazz, faith and Mental Health in a spiritually enriching environment. Don't miss out on this enjoyable Jesus and Jazz Performance featuring South African JCFI Music Ensemble feat Bassist Sobongile Buda.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Wednesday, October 23 - 90.5 The Night to take part in Public Radio Music Day on Wednesday. (LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night will participate in the fifth annual Public Radio Music Day on October 23, 2024. The day brings together noncommercial public radio stations, artists, and fans to recognize public radio's essential community service and unique role in the music industry locally and nationally. 90.5 The Night will honor the occasion online and on-air by celebrating the music from New Jersey communities all day long.

Thursday, October 24 - The Newton Theatre presents Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 8:00pm. This performance is an unrivaled celebration of pop music's one true King. Their power-packed performance of Michael Jackson's expansive catalog has ignited crowds on every continent and can only be described as a jaw-dropping, musical must-see.

Saturday, October 26 - The Newton Theatre presents The Jayhawks. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Jayhawks on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985.

Saturday, October 26 - Harmonium Choral Society and Grace Community Music presents A Halloween Concert for All Ages on October 26th. (MADISON, NJ) -- It's back! The bi-annual, family-friendly Halloween Concert presented by Harmonium Choral Society and Grace Community Music on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Grace Church (4 Madison Avenue at Kings Road) in Madison. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Sunday, October 27 - The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey to Open Season with "Ravel Transcriptions and the Musical Homage" on October 27th. (VOORHEES, NJ) -- The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey presents a colorful program featuring Ravel's orchestral transcriptions of iconic piano pieces in concert Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Eastern Regional High School in Voorhees. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Tuesday, October 29 - Dueling Pianist, Who Performed on "Don't Forget the Lyrics" with Host Wayne Brady, to Play at The Community Chest's Shake Rattle and Roll Fall Celebration. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Shake, Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos, New York City's longest running all request Rock 'n Roll party, is coming to northern New Jersey to perform in The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County's Fall Celebration on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Dueling pianists, Mark Weisner and Rob Carroll, will present an evening of live piano music, comedy, and cabaret at the Englewood Field Club (341 Engle Street) in Englewood from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Weisner performed for several years on the FOX TV show, Don't Forget the Lyrics, with host Wayne Brady.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, October 22 @ 7:30pm - Pink Martini featuring China Forbes at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, October 23 @ 11:00am - Livin’ It Right at Ocean County College Mall, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Wednesday, October 23 @ 12:30pm - Livin’ It Right at Ocean County College Mall, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Thursday, October 24 @ 7:30pm - The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, October 25 @ 7:30pm - JC Cole - JOHNNY CASH Tribute Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, October 26 @ 2:00pm - Kenny & Dolly: Real Love Tribute Show at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Saturday, October 26 @ 7:00pm - Bell Jazz: Mel and Ella Swing! at Bell Theater, 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel

Saturday, October 26 @ 8:00pm - Remember Jones: Bat Out Of Hell Live at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, October 26 @ 8:00pm - Robyn Hitchcock (solo) at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair

Saturday, October 26 @ 8:00pm - Chicago at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Sunday, October 27 @ 11:30am - Jesus And Jazz presents South African JCFI Music Ensemble featuring Bassist Sobongile Buda at Mt Zion Ame Church, 56 Church Street, Millburn

Sunday, October 27 @ 3:00pm - Good Stuff: A Tribute to Steely Dan at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Sunday, October 27 @ 7:00pm - O-Town “10th Anniversary of Lines & Circles” w/ LFO at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, October 27 @ 7:00pm - bergenPAC’s 20th Annual Gala: Diana Ross – Beautiful Love Performances Legacy Tour at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Sunday, October 27 @ 7:30pm - It Was 50 Years Ago Today: A Tribute to the Beatles at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Tuesday, October 29 @ 7:30pm - Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 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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