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The Smithereens LIVE! at The Vogel

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Smithereens at The Vogel on December 18, 2025.

 
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Herman's Hermits' Peter Noone in "An Olde English Christmas" LIVE! at Carteret PAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone at Carteret PAC on December 13, 2025.

Outpost in the Burbs presents Vienna Teng on April 11th

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents singer-songwriter Vienna Teng on April 11, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents the Kelli Baker Band on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. Recently signed to Gulf Coast Records by blues legend Mike Zito, powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelli Baker continues her meteoric rise as one of the most electrifying voices in modern blues-rock.

bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY®, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.



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COLUMNS


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

Here is a look at shows taking place from January 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "A New Year's Lullaby" by The New Bardots




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 01/02/2026




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 30 to January 5, 2025






 

MORE NEWS

The talent of a renaissance man is deeply mysterious, especially when writing and acting in Hollywood mushrooms into a 16-year hiatus from music made since a teen. That’s the beginning of the musical equivalent of the "Rocky" story of Greg Amici, an East Brunswick-raised, North Jersey-based singer-songwriter whose many friends within the Jersey and national music scenes have helped him make a Sinatra-like comeback.


The Poconos Punk Rock Flea Market Returns to the Sherman Theater on January 17th




Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute at Bell Theater




The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents MANIA: The ABBA Tribute on Saturday




The Vogel presents RAEL - The Music of Genesis and Peter Gabriel on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


MPAC presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, 2026 at 8:00pm each night. This incredible live show features David Clark, a masterful performer who brings Billy Joel's music to life, alongside Bill Connors, who channels the genius of Elton John in a way you've never seen before.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents James Maddock




NJPAC presents Get the Led Out




The Landis Theater presents Obey Your Master - Metallica Tribute Band on January 10th






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