MPAC presents Hindley Street Country Club on Wednesday
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- YouTube sensations Hindley Street Country Club (The HSCC) are making their Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) debut on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. Founded in 2017 by arranger / producer Constantine Delo, the band started as a group of Australian musicians, recording re-arranged covers of 70s and 80s hits and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube weekly.
Jersey Arts Podcast: Jorma Kaukonen and Hot Tuna Bring New Tour to New Jersey
Today's guest is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, and one of the most influential guitarists of all-time.
Shemekia Copeland LIVE! on the Atlantic City Boardwalk
Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Shemekia Copeland performing on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City on July 15, 2026.
Makin Waves with Brian Erickson & Bill Lambusta: Talking About The Extensions, 'The Great Album Podcast' & More
Singer-songwriter Brian Erickson, left, of The Extensions, and guitarist Bill Lambusta of We're Ghosts Now and Fake Pockets, relaunched their popular "The Great Albums Podcast" in June after a seven-year hiatus following a six-year run.
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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 29 to October 5, 2026
Here is a look at shows taking place from September 29 to October 5, 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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Lakehouse Music Academy Brings Flagship Big Gig Performance Series to Bakes Brewing
(WALL, NJ) -- Lakehouse Music Academy will host its flagship end-of-semester concert series, The Big Gig, on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026 at Bakes Brewing. The two-day community event features a multigenerational roster of hundreds of student musicians performing live, fully rehearsed rock and pop sets. Shows begin each day at 10:00am.

MPAC presents The Commodores on Thursday

Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Rise Against with Alkaline Trio on Saturday

CarteretPAC presents Lonestar on Thursday

Classic rock comes to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman this weekend
UPCOMING SHOWS

Mason Gross School of the Arts presents AJAYE in concert on October 1st
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Mason Gross School of the Arts is set to host a live concert by Nashville-based acoustic singer-songwriter AJAYE on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. The free concert of original music, which will also include a short performance by a Rutgers music student, singer-songwriter Sam Tunkel, will take place at the intimate Victoria J. Mastrobuono Theater, part of the Mason Gross Performing Arts Center on the Douglass Campus.

CarteretPAC presents Lonestar on Thursday

MPAC presents The Commodores on Thursday

State Theatre New Jersey presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on October 2nd
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