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The Doobie Brothers to Play Two Shows at State Theatre

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey announces two just added performances featuring four-time Grammy® Award-winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Doobie Brothers on Saturday, July 8 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 9 at 7:30pm.

 
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The Vogel presents Melody Gardot

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Melody Gardot on Tuesday, June 13th at 7:30pm. The story of vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Melody Gardot is remarkable; she’s persevered against abject adversity throughout her life. Blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter, Gardot overcame a life-threatening bicycle accident early in her career.

State Theatre New Jersey Presents America

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents classic rock band, America on Friday, March 3 at 8:00pm. Celebrating their 53rd anniversary, America has become a global sensation, paving their way in the world of classic rock and continuing to thrill audiences everywhere. Tickets range from $39-$229.

The Doobie Brothers' 50th Anniversary Tour includes Two Shows at MPAC

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, The Doobie Brothers, have announced 35 U.S. dates from June through October 2023, an extension of their 50th Anniversary Tour which has had Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons, and John McFee back on the road together for the first time in over 25 years. The tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for two shows Tuesday-Wednesday, July 11-12.  Tickets range from $95-$295.

25 Years of The Wag: Brian Ostering Talks History, Special Night, and New Album

The Wag will celebrate the band's 25th Anniversary and the release of their new album, Blue Bottles and Copper Coins, at The Strand Theater in Lakewood on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Based in Monmouth County, the band includes Brian Ostering and his wife Alicia Van Sant, Don Lee, and Joshua Van Ness. All four take turns as lead vocalist through catchy original songs and create an tremendously fun atmosphere on stage. They perform everywhere from coffeehouses and libraries to clubs and concert halls and have played shows in England, Canada, Japan, and the West Coast. Not many bands ever last a decade much less twenty-five, so we reached out to Brian to learn the complete story of the band and talk about the new album and special night.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 13-19, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 13-19, 2026 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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Bummer" by the dt's




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 6-12, 2026




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle






 

MORE NEWS

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Blind Boys of Alabama come will perform at South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm. Only a handful of tickets remain.


Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band on Friday




Daughtry to perform at Ocean Casino Resort's Ovation Hall on Saturday




The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday




CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Avenel PAC presents Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill will perform at the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 7:30pm.


SOPAC presents the Blind Boys of Alabama on Thursday




BlowUpRadio.com's Perennial Benefit Webathon For The Spondylitis Association Of America To Air October 16th-18th




The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday






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