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Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!

 Beloved Asbury Park indie band Yawn Mower are the Makin Waves Band of the Year. Bob talks with Mike & Biff in this new interview.

 
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Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos

 (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Teddy Thompson will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.

The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday

 (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday, December 12, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

CarteretPAC presents Luminare Christmas!

 (CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Luminare Christmas! The Ultimate Holiday Rock Concert on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This electrifying show blends stunning visuals with reimagined Christmas classics and spirited original music to create a one-of-a-kind celebration.

bergenPAC presents Six-Time Tony Award (R) Winner Audra McDonald on May 3rd

 (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Six-time Tony Award® winner Audra McDonald will play a one-night-only concert at bergenPAC (Bergen Performing Arts Center) on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 7:00pm.


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COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 9-15, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from December 9-15, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



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Tropicana Showroom presents Mammoth

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Wolfgang Van Halen brings his band Mammoth to Tropicana Showroom on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 7:00pm. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer continues to separate Mammoth from the pack.


Makin Waves with Yawn Mower: Band of the Year!



The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium



Outpost in the Burbs presents The Del Fuegos



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lucy Wainwright Roche on Friday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents The Milk Carton Kids Holiday Tour 2025 with Opener Humbird on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.


Irish Trio Socks in the Frying Pan Plays Holiday Concert at Roy’s Hall on December 12



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Michael Gabriele and Spook Handy on December 12th



The Landis Theater presents Mysterious Ways - The U2 Christmas Experience






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