Makin Waves with Taylor Simon King: 'Crushing the Avenue'

Taylor Simon King, a celebration of the three American troubadours James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King, is produced by Jersey Shore musical power couple Lisa Sherman and Franke Previte, an Oscar winner for the 1987 classic “Dirty Dancing.” Their production will be coming to Franke’s hometown of New Brunswick on March 25 with a performance at the grand New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

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Monmouth University Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Cowboy Junkies

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Cowboy Junkies on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 8:00pm. The show takes place in the Pollak Theatre. Tickets range from $38-$58.

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State Theatre New Jersey presents Boyz II Men

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Boyz II Men on Friday, February 10 at 8:00pm. Boyz II Men redefined popular R&B and continues to create timeless hits that appeal to fans across all generations. Tickets range from $59-$234.

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Tori Amos to Perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts

Trailblazing musician, author and activist Tori Amos has announced a US tour this summer to continue celebration of her highly acclaimed 2021 album, Ocean to Ocean. Following a sold-out World Tour throughout 2022, Tori will once again be performing with long-time collaborator bassist Jon Evans and renowned UK drummer Ash Soan, with special guest support to be announced. She will also be making stops at venues like The Greek Theater in Los Angeles, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, and a special stop at Wolf Trap in Virginia, where Amos grew up attending shows.  On Sunday, July 2nd, she will perform at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ.

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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.

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SOPAC presents the Blind Boys of Alabama on Thursday

(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.

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Levoy Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band on Friday

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

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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Curtis Salgado on Friday

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CarteretPAC presents Tusk - The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday