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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 29 to November 5, 2024

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 10/29/2024


Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 29 to November 5, 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, October 30 - IJS & Greg Burrus Present HWM Harlem Nights Across the Hudson featuring Lee Odom & Michael Gray on October 30th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Come for a night of renaissance vibes and cabaret... Harlem World Magazine, the premier lifestyle brand representing all things Harlem, partners with Gregory Burrus Productions, the Institute of Jazz Studies, and NJPAC to bring the spirit of Harlem to Clement's Place for an evening they affectionately call Harlem Nights Across the Hudson on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 7:00pm-10:00pm.

Friday, November 1 - State Theatre New Jersey presents America in Concert November 1st. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America: Ride On Tour on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America has captivated audiences worldwide for decades with their signature folk-rock sound and heartfelt lyrics.




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Friday, November 1 - Grunin Center presents Tracy Nelson with Steve Conn. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts presents Tracy Nelson on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. For this intimate acoustic performance, Tracy will be accompanied by Steve Conn, one of the two pianists on the recent Grammy-nominated album "Life Don't Miss Nobody." Conn will also bring his small accordion to accompany Tracy when she switches to a 12-string acoustic guitar.

Friday, November 1 - NBPAC presents Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan performing the Music of The Cars. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members, The Cars, Greg Hawkes forged the sound of rock's New Wave. Together with Eddie Japan, Hawkes will be performing the Music of The Cars at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Sunday, November 3 - State Theatre New Jersey presents a free concert by the U.S. Navy Band - Commodores Jazz Ensemble. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents a free concert featuring the U.S. Navy Band — Commodores Jazz Ensemble on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 3:00pm. Tickets are free, but reservations are required at STNJ.org.

EVENT PREVIEWS

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.

Friday, November 1 - Iron Maiden to Perform Shows in Philly, Brooklyn and Newark. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Following their spectacular performances this year at the recent Power Trip Festival in California, in Western Canada and throughout Europe, iconic British band Iron Maiden will be returning to the United States and Canada with THE FUTURE PAST TOUR next year with stops in the local area at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA on November 1; Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, on Saturday, November 2; and Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

Friday, November 1 - Ocean Casino Resort presents Lenny Kravitz in Concert. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents Lenny Kravitz on Friday, November 1 at 9:00pm and Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00pm. Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career.

Friday, November 1 - Bruce Springsteen Archives to Screen 2024 American Music Honors on Friday. (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music will present the premier screening of 2024's American Music Honors on Friday, November 1, 2024 in the intimate Pollak Theatre where the sold-out awards event was held on April 24, 2024. The screening of this very special evening shows them honoring American Music icons Dion, John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, and Mavis Staples. Doors open at 7:30pm, the screening begins at 8:00pm.

Saturday, November 2 - The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Yesterday – A Tribute to The Beatles on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00pm. The Las Vegas Beatles Show is a rich showcase that returns fans to the musical genius of international superstars, The Beatles. Audiences will be dazzled by the fantastic music, iconic wardrobe, and spot on performances. This showcase is fun, entertaining, and brings talented musicians together for an unforgettable night.

Saturday, November 2 - Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Americana Pops Concert" on November 2nd. (PLAINFIELD, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 2, 2024, the Plainfield Symphony Orchestra presents "Americana Pops Concert" featuring one of their audience's favorite vocal artists, tenor Brian Cheney, at Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church. Maestro Charles Prince will lead the orchestra in a series of popular American orchestral and vocal works. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Saturday, November 2 - Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series begins November 2nd. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:30pm, the 2024-25 season of the Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series will open with a multimedia presentation "山水畫 – Chinese Landscapes in Music, Poetry, and Painting." The recital will take place in Hillman Performance Hall (101 Walnut Lane) in Princeton. The recital is open to the public and free of charge.

Saturday, November 2 - Albert Music Hall presents 2nd Annual Jersey Devil Show. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- As the spooky season descends upon us, Albert Music Hall is gearing up for its annual Jersey Devil Show, set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This thrilling evening will feature music, folklore, and a dedication to New Jersey's infamous cryptid. Guests can enjoy a mix of bands that capture the season's eerie spirit. Legend has it that the Jersey Devil has a love for music, and this year's lineup aims to entice the elusive creature to make a guest appearance.

Sunday, November 3 - New Jersey Youth Symphony to Honor Veterans in Trenton Concert. (TRENTON, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) will present a concert to honor our veterans and armed forces on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Patriots Theater at the War Memorial in Trenton. Veterans are invited to attend the concert for free by using discount code VETERAN. Tickets and more information can be found at NJYS.org. Showtime is 3:00pm.

Sunday, November 3 - Scholarship Winners to Perform at November Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison. (MADISON, NJ) -- The New Jersey Jazz Society's 2024 Scholarship Winners -- pianist Lasse Corson, saxophonist Joseph Foglia, saxophonist Isaac Yi, and trumpeter Gabriel Chalick -- will perform at the Jersey Jazz LIVE! concert in Madison on Sunday, November 3, 2024. They will be joined by four veteran professionals -- guitarist/music director David O'Rourke, bassist Mary Ann McSweeney, drummer Alvester Garnett, and tenor saxophonist/flutist Don Braden.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, October 29 @ 7:30pm - Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Wednesday, October 30 @ 4:30pm - Click Here (to Start Your Order): Performance and Talkback at Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 370 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Wednesday, October 30 @ 7:00pm - IJS & Greg Burrus Present HWM Harlem Nights feat Lee Odom & Michael Gray at Clement's Place, 15 Washington Street, Newark

Wednesday, October 30 @ 7:00pm - Billy Ocean at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Wednesday, October 30 @ 7:30pm - Jimmy Webb at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 1 @ 7:30pm - The Slambovian Circus of Dreams at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Friday, November 1 @ 7:30pm - Tracy Nelson featuring Steve Conn at Grunin Center - Studio Theater, 1 College Drive, Toms River

Friday, November 1 @ 7:30pm - Singer/Songwriter Evening In The Round at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, November 1 @ 8:00pm - Greg Hawkes with Eddie Japan Performing the Music of The Cars at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Friday, November 1 @ 8:00pm - Southern Rockfest Featuring A Brother’s Revival and Classic Skynyrd Live at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, November 1 @ 8:00pm - America at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, November 2 @ 10:00am - Milk & Cookies Series: Swing Makes You Sing at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, November 2 @ 12:00pm - Milk & Cookies Series: Swing Makes You Sing at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, November 2 @ 7:30pm - Stanley Jordan at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 2 @ 8:00pm - Earth, Wind, & Fire Tribute Band at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Saturday, November 2 @ 8:00pm - New Jersey Symphony Presents Xian Conducts Scheherazade at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 2 @ 8:00pm - Duel of the Decades: 80s vs 90s at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 2 @ 8:00pm - Rick Springfield at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Sunday, November 3 @ 11:00am - Brunch at The Vogel: Tracy Nelson of Mother Earth at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, November 3 @ 3:00pm - The Great American Songbook at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Sunday, November 3 @ 3:00pm - U.S. Navy Band - Commodores Jazz Ensemble at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Sunday, November 3 @ 6:00pm - Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents We Will CHOIR! You!: An EPIC QUEEN Sing-Along at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton

Sunday, November 3 @ 7:00pm - Total Mass Retain: YES Experience at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, November 3 @ 7:00pm - Nick Carter at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, November 3 @ 7:30pm - Coyote Jack Band with Special Guest Lisa Bouchelle at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Sunday, November 3 @ 7:30pm - Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre: Acoustic Delights at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel

Monday, November 4 @ 7:30pm - Life Is A Carnival: The Last Waltz Tour 24′ at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:30pm - WP Flutes Night at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, November 5 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Bruce Springsteen, The Ghost of Tom Joad at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch


EVENT PREVIEWS

(CAPE MAY POINT, NJ) -- On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy Nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Guy Davis, will perform at The Cape May Point Arts and Science Center.
Harmonium Choral Society to have France Tour Send-Off Concert on June 24th

Harmonium Choral Society to have France Tour Send-Off Concert on June 24th

(MADISON, NJ) -- Come hear the joyful and varied repertoire 42 singers from Harmonium Choral Society will take on tour to France on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Grace Church (4 Madison Ave) in Madison. Music ranges from Bruckner to Billings and Bernstein, Rosephanye Powell, Elizabeth Alexander, Lucy Cook, Mark Miller and more! The concert is free; donations at the door are welcome. The church is accessible, air-conditioned, and has ample parking. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Eric Johanson on Thursday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents New Orleans–based Eric Johanson on Thursday, June 25, 2026. He blends sharp songwriting with a deep connection to the guitar, creating music that's dynamic, soulful, and rooted in a mix of rock, blues, and modern influences. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
American Theater Group and Union Arts Center present Katerina McCrimmon: Naked Concert on June 26th

American Theater Group and Union Arts Center present Katerina McCrimmon: Naked Concert on June 26th

(UNION, NJ) -- American Theater Group (ATG), in partnership with the Union Arts Center, will present Katerina McCrimmon's acclaimed solo concert, Naked, which has played to sold-out audiences across the country, including at Joe's Pub and Lincoln Center. Directed by Henry Gainza, it will come to the DMK Black Box Theater at the Union Arts Center for one performance only, on Fri.day, June 26, 2026 at 7:00pm.
MPAC presents Straight No Chaser on June 26th

MPAC presents Straight No Chaser on June 26th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- A cappella favorite Straight No Chaser brings its summer-themed Beach Bash to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $57-$114 (All fees included).
Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th

Asbury Lanes presents Matthew Curry and Erik Mason Band on June 26th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Curry sets off on his 2026 Spring/Summer "One For The Ride" Tour (named for his new Ruf Records album release) with a performance at Asbury Lanes on Friday, June 26, 2026. Erik Mason Band will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm. 

Starland Ballroom presents The Cab

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- Starland Ballroom presents The Cab on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm.  Paradise Fears and CARR will open the night.
The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre

The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The The Band Band presents The Last Walz Celebration 50th Anniversary 2026 Tour at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm.
Brian Ostering presents The Elvis Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center on June 27th

Brian Ostering presents The Elvis Spectacular at Middletown Arts Center on June 27th

(MIDDLETOWN, NJ) -- Jersey Shore musician Brian Ostering from The Wag is stepping out of his comfort zone with The Elvis Spectacular - "The Early Years" Concert on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Middletown Arts Center. This is the first time he has performed an Elvis show and it's a tribute to his father who helped pass down his passion for Elvis to Brian. I reached out to Brian to learn more about the show.
Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival

Asbury Underground returns June 27th as part of North to Shore Festival

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Asbury Underground returns on June 27, 2026 as part of the North to Shore Festival and there's a terrific lineup of artists again. Performances take place at venues throughout Asbury Park.
 

FEATURED EVENTS


Eric Johanson

Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Mysterious Ways -The U2 Experience

Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Straight No Chaser Beach Bash

Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Katerina McCrimmon: Naked

Friday, June 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm
DMK Black Box Theatre at Union Arts Center
1980 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ


Three American Troubadours: Celebrating Taylor, Simon & King

Saturday, June 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Brown Sugar - Rolling Stones Tribute

Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ


Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers

Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ


Jamaican Me Dancehall Night (21+)

Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 9:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ



 

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