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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "All the Good Times: Farewell Tour" LIVE! at MPAC

 Music lovers inside Morristown, NJ's MPAC auditorium this Wednesday October 9, 2024 evening prepare to live an American dream by experiencing an All the Good Times: Farewell Tour performance by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

 
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Grunin Center presents Tracy Nelson with Steve Conn

 (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts presents Tracy Nelson on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. For this intimate acoustic performance, Tracy will be accompanied by Steve Conn, one of the two pianists on the recent Grammy-nominated album "Life Don't Miss Nobody." Conn will also bring his small accordion to accompany Tracy when she switches to a 12-string acoustic guitar.

Rick Wakeman LIVE! at UCPAC

 Fans of progressive rock make their way towards the historic UCPAC theater in Rahway, NJ this Saturday, October 5, 2024 evening for a Final One Man Solo Tour concert by English keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman.

"A Great Evening of Blue-eyed Soul!" The Rascals LIVE! at UCPAC

 Fans of '60s music at Rahway, NJ's UCPAC this Friday October 4, 2024 evening ready themselves for a 2024 People Got to Be Free Tour concert by The Rascals starring Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish.

State Theatre New Jersey presents America in Concert November 1st

 (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America: Ride On Tour on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America has captivated audiences worldwide for decades with their signature folk-rock sound and heartfelt lyrics.


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COLUMNS

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

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Bummer," the latest single from the Central Jersey band 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



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






 

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

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents SoulShine - An Allman Brothers Experience on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 8:00pm. SoulShine is a group of seasoned New York musicians who, through their mutual love of the Allman Brothers Band, have united for the sole purpose of bringing you the ultimate Allman Brothers experience.


UCPAC presents Broadway's Rock of Ages Band in Concert on Saturday



The Wag's Halloween Spectacular Returns!



Albert Music Hall to Celebrate Fall with Annual Harvest Hootenanny on Sunday






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