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Stray Cats' Lee Rocker LIVE! at SOPAC

 Music lovers inside South Orange NJ's SOPAC auditorium this Thursday, March 6, 2025 evening prepare to rock this town with a live concert by Stray Cats' bassist and vocalist Lee Rocker.

 
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State Theatre New Jersey presents Night Ranger

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents rock legends Night Ranger on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:30pm. Having sold over 17 million albums worldwide, performed on over 4000 stages, and captivated a radio audience exceeding one billion, Night Ranger has epitomized and transcended the arena rock sound and style well beyond that era.

Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones

 (WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts presents An Evening with Rickie Lee Jones on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8:00pm in the Pollak Theatre. This concert was rescheduled from October 12th and tickets for that date will be valid.

McCarter Theatre presents Julia Fischer on violin and Jan Lisiecki on piano

 (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents internationally acclaimed violinist Julia Fischer and piano sensation Jan Lisiecki on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:30pm in the Matthews Theatre.

Jim Messina LIVE! at BergenPAC

 Inside Englewood, NJ's BergenPAC auditorium this Saturday, March 1, 2025 evening, mamas who dance and daddies who rock and roll ready themselves for a live performance by Loggins and Messina singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Jim Messina.


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COLUMNS

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

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 6-12, 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: "The Only Man to Make It Through the Dance" by Jake Thistle



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/01/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026






 

MORE NEWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Temptations & The Four Tops on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 6:30pm. Two legendary Motown groups share the stage for one unforgettable night of timeless hits, smooth harmonies, and classic soul.


The Love of Soul Tour comes to Prudential Center on May 22nd



Wharton Arts Launches 2026–27 Season Under New President & CEO Carol Chickering Burden



Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts to play shows in NJ, NYC, and Philly in 2027



The Newton Theatre presents All You Need Is John - The Music of John Lennon






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

The Strand Center for the Arts presents The Bob Band on October 9th

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- The Bob Band comes to The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday, October 9, 2026. The band is a group of veteran musicians based in Washington, D.C. dedicated to capturing the vibe, spirit and arrangement of Bob Dylan's original recordings. Showtime is 8:00pm.


SOPAC presents Willie Nile's Jukebox on October 9th



The Levoy Theatre presents Classic Stones Live on Friday



The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on October 10th






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