This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 26 to December 3, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 26 to December 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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Friday, November 29 - Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is an exciting dedication to the life and music of Amy Winehouse with a 12-piece band and revival of the entire 2006 Grammy Award-winning album Back to Black in its entirety, plus many other hits from Amy.

Matteo Bocelli to Perform Shows in Red Bank and Atlantic City. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Rising pop star Matteo Bocelli has a pair of shows in New Jersey at the end of November. He'll be at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Friday, November 29th and Sound Waves in Atlantic City on Saturday, November 30th as part of his tour: A Night with Matteo: The Americas 2024.

Saturday, November 30 - bergenPAC presents Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- After three sell out tours in Ireland and the United Kingdom, join Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) for Fairytale of New York - a festive journey through the heart of Ireland with the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert - direct from Dublin and London's West End. The event takes place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Saturday, November 30 - MPAC presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis on November 30th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mannheim Steamroller's annual Christmas tour pulls into Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for two performances on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Led by Chip Davis, this has been America's favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years!

Tuesday, December 3 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe.

Tuesday, November 26 - NJPAC presents Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist, is tuning up her bow for the holidays. The multi-platinum-selling musician-composer is ready to embark on her North American Snow Waltz Tour 2024, a 21-date trek that brings her to Newark, New Jersey on at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8:00pm for The Snow Waltz Tour 2024.

Saturday, November 30 - SOPAC's 25th Annual Giants of Jazz Event to Honor Drummer Lewis Nash. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its iconic Giants of Jazz event by honoring Grammy Award-winning drummer and master band leader Lewis Nash on the Mainstage Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Sunday, December 1 - Newton Theatre presents Jessica Lynn: Very Merry Classic Christmas. (NEWTON, NJ) -- You can get into the Christmas spirit early this year with Jessica Lynn's "Very Merry Classic Christmas" at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. Her record-breaking and award-winning show has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling, and even eclipsing some of the biggest Christmas spectaculars.

Sunday, December 1 - Jazz 'doubleheader' at Rutherfurd Hall features Sinatra film and Latin, Brazilian band on December 1st. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Jazz fans will get two for the price of one at Rutherfurd Hall on Sunday, December 1, 2024 with the presentation of the PBS documentary "Jimmy Van Heusen's Swingin' with Frank and Bing" followed by the live sounds of Latin, Brazilian band, Cubano Be, Cubano Bop.

Tuesday, December 3 - The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas". (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress is joined by Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Doors are at 6:00pm; Showtime is 7:00pm.

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Friday, November 29 @ 7:30pm - Remember Jones Presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 29 @ 8:00pm - Matteo Bocelli – A Night with Matteo at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 30 @ 2:00pm - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:00pm - Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm - Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm - Air Supply at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, December 1 @ 7:00pm - Linda Eder at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Monday, December 2 @ 7:30pm - WP Piano Night: Just Dance at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - WP Percussion Ensemble at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Indigo Girls at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Queen, A Night at the Opera at Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 370 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - The Sensational Soul Cruisers: Destination Soultown Holiday Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

EVENT PREVIEWS

Sinatra Celebration Concert To Swing in Ocean Grove This June

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Sinatra Celebration Concert, a theatrical special event to honor the legendary career of musical icon Frank Sinatra, is being presented by producer Karen Morris of Sand Castle Communications and The Rat Pack Music Alliance.

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Broadcast Legend Sid Mark to be Remembered at Ocean Grove Event on June 7th

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Sid Mark, the popular and iconic radio host, sadly passed away four years ago, on April 18th, 2022. Sid’s son Brian Mark, Executive Producer of Orange Productions' nationally syndicated radio program The Sounds of Sinatra with Sid Mark, will be a very special host/guest speaker, at a musical event which will highlight the legacy of his father and celebrate the 70th Anniversary of The Sounds of Sinatra broadcast program.

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Prudential Center presents Mexican superstar Carín León on June 7th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mexican superstar Carín León entered a bold new chapter of his acclaimed career with the release of Muda - his new studio album and one of the most eclectic of his catalog. See for yourself when he performs at the Prudential Center on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra presents "Music in Bloom" on June 7th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) will present its Spring Concert, Music in Bloom, on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton University campus. The performance will feature GPYO's top ensembles in a dynamic program of orchestral works by Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and John Philip Sousa. Showtime is 3:00pm.

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The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on June 7th

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Jeffrey Gaines & Josh Joplin on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 7:00pm. NOTE: This show was originally scheduled for May 14. All tickets will be honored on the new date.

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Orion Weiss Returns to South Jersey on June 7th

(SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill welcomes pianist Orion Weiss in his third appearance on their series on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at 3:00pm. Weiss is a "brilliant pianist" (The New York Times) with "powerful technique and exceptional insight" (The Washington Post).

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Mahwah Museum to host Les Paul 111th Birthday Celebration: "The Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute Show with Tom & Sandy Doyle" on June 7th

(MAHWAH, NJ) -- Raise a toast to a legend. Celebrate Les Paul's 111th birthday with an unforgettable Les Paul & Mary Ford Tribute at The Mahwah Museum performed by Tom & Sandy Doyle on Saturday, June 7, 2026 at 2:00pm. Cake will be served as they toast the birthday.

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Anderson Brothers to Play 'Best of Berlin' at June Jersey Jazz LIVE! Concert in Madison

(MADISON, NJ) -- In March 2025, multireedists (and twin brothers) Will and Peter Anderson released an album on the Arbors Records label entitled The Best of Berlin, performing 13 tunes composed by Irving Berlin.

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Telegraph Quartet to Perform on the Morris Museum's Back Deck to Kick Off Its Celebrated Summer Outdoor Concerts Series

(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.

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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.