originally published: 07/29/2024
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 29 to August 5, 2024 along with our featured listings. 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.
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FEATURED EVENTS
Monday, July 29 - A Conversation with Graham Gouldman Who Performs with 10cc at NJ's Ocean City Music Pier on July 29. One of the most inventive bands in pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Ocean City Music Pier in Ocean City, NJ. The band's 2024 Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is the group's first in over three decades.
Wednesday, July 31 - bergenPAC presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm. The audience and press all agree – "This is the closest to ABBA you'll ever get." Watch as they bring one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life.
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Thursday, August 1 - Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl. (AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl from August 1-3, 2024. Starring Maren Wade from NBC's America's Got Talent, this cabaret brings to life the quirky, hilarious and unfiltered account of a modern-day showgirl, onstage and off.
Saturday, August 3 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and two of the most influential female songwriters in rock history.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Monday, July 29 - Ocean City Music Pier presents 10cc on July 29th. (OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The band’s 2024 Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is the group's first in over three decades. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Wednesday, July 31 - Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago to Play Shows in Camden & Holmdel. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Music legends Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, two of the most successful and critically-acclaimed bands of all time, have announced the return of their renowned co-headlining tour across North America – Heart & Soul 2024 Tour. The Live Nation produced tour brings together the timeless music of Chicago and the iconic catalog of Earth, Wind & Fire for one unforgettable night of music filled with epic sets from each artist that will culminate in an encore performance with both bands on stage together.
Thursday, August 1 - The Levoy Theatre presents Texas Flood: A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan. (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Texas Flood: A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Tommy Katona and Texas Flood have become one of the premier blues bands in all of North Texas. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Thursday, August 1 - Swing into "A Night at the Copa" at Ocean County Library Jackson Branch. (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Travel back to the era of fashionable night spots and memorable music. Join the versatile duo of singer Deb Lyons and pianist John Bianculli for "A Night at the Copa: Swinging Songs of the '60s" at the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The event begins at 6:30pm.
Thursday, August 1 - Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series presents A Capella Night. (FLEMINGTON, NJ) -- Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music under the beautiful summer skies as the Hunterdon Choral Alliance, in partnership with Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation, proudly presents A Capella Night, part of the 48th Annual Music Under the Stars Summer Concert Series. This melodious event will take place on Thursday, August 1, 2024 featuring the harmonious talents of three incredible local a capella groups and a special guest quartet at Deer Path Park. Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is free.
Thursday, August 1 - Mayor's Summer Concert Series Returns to Rahway with Exciting Lineup. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe is proud to announce the return of the Mayor's Summer Concert Series in August 2024. The series brings an incredible lineup of talented artists to the stage. From August 1st through August 22nd, music enthusiasts can enjoy a series of captivating performances outside the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC), located at 1601 Irving Street in Rahway, NJ.
Thursday, August 1 - The Weeklings to Perform FREE Outdoor Show in Matawan. (MATAWAN, NJ) -- On Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm, The Weeklings will celebrate 60 years of The Beatles and more in a FREE outdoor concert in Terhune Park.
Friday, August 2 - Hootie & the Blowfish, Collective Soul, and Edwin McCain to Play Shows in Holmdel and Camden. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Iconic pop-rock band Hootie & the Blowfish return to the road in 2024, as the foursome sets out on the Summer Camp with Trucks Tour produced by Live Nation featuring special guests Collective Soul and Edwin McCain. Locally, the tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center on Friday, August 2, 2024 and the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Friday, August 2 - The Newton Theatre presents Jim Messina. (NEWTON, NJ) -- Few musical artists résumés list membership in a band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; fewer still can lay claim to being a founding member of the seminal band credited with creating Country Rock; and only one artist can include all the above in addition to being one half of the most successful duos of the 1970s: Jim Messina. He's been a member of Buffalo Springfield and would go on to form the band Poco and then Loggins & Messina with Kenny Loggins.
Saturday, August 3 - The Doobie Brothers Tour to Come to Camden, Holmdel, and NYC; Steve Winwood is Supporting Act. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Four-time GRAMMY Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Doobie Brothers, have announced The 2024 Tour which will touch down in 38 U.S. cities, many of which the band has not played in several years, beginning with Seattle at the White River Amphitheatre on June 15, 2024. Locally, the tour comes to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Saturday, August 3; the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, August 6; and Madison Square Garden in NYC on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Steve Winwood will be on the bill for all three local dates.
Saturday, August 3 - UCPAC presents Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: REMAIN IN LIGHT. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) presents Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew: REMAIN IN LIGHT on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 8:00pm. The two artists with their all-star backing band, bring you powerhouse renditions of all your favorite Talking Heads classics like "Once in a Lifetime", "Psycho Killer", "Take Me to the River", and selections from their respective solo careers. Cool Cool Cool will be Jerry and Adrian's special guest.
Saturday, August 3 - Debonair Music Hall presents DOOM DOGS with Special Guests Gail Ann Dorsey & John Burdick. (TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios & The Elated System presents guitarist Reeves Gabrels drummer Jonathan Kane, and bassist Jair-Rohm Parker Wells' DOOM DOGS with special guests Gail Ann Dorsey and John Burdick. The show is on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, August 3 - Return to Dust to open for Chevelle at The Wellmont Theater. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Return to Dust on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. They, along with Tigercub, will open for Chevelle.
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Sunday, August 4 - Paterson to Host Anti-Violence Concert featuring Gospel Singer Anthony Brown. (PATERSON, NJ) -- Silk City Connections proudly presents the "Blessings on Blessings: Bounce for Antiviolence" Gospel Concert featuring Anthony J. Brown. The renowned gospel artist and songwriter will perform all of his hits on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Hinchliffe Stadium (186 Maple Street) in Paterson. Showtime is 4:00pm.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00pm - Jeff Bradshaw with his Philly Funk R&B Band and "Every Day People" at Atlantic City at Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:00pm - The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:30pm - Deadgrass at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Wednesday, July 31 @ 7:30pm - Tab Benoit & Anders Osborne with special guest Mike Zito at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Thursday, August 1 @ 6:00pm - Billy Walton Band at The Point, 998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - The New York Bee Gees at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - Confessions of a Showgirl at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Thursday, August 1 @ 8:00pm - 70s VS 80s at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Friday, August 2 @ 7:00pm - Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes at Somers Point Beach, Morrow Beach, 800 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Friday, August 2 @ 7:30pm - Walter Parks And The Unlawful Assembly at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, August 2 @ 8:00pm - Confessions of a Showgirl at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, August 3 @ 2:00pm - Confessions of a Showgirl at Avenel Performing Arts Center, 150 Avenel Street, Avenel
Saturday, August 3 @ 7:30pm - Taylor Shines – The Laser Spectacular at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, August 3 @ 7:30pm - Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
COLUMNS
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "(Not) What I Want" by The Break Plans
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "(Not) What I Want" from Jersey Shore trio The Break Plans' forthcoming debut EP.
MORE NEWS
Samantha Fish LIVE! on the AC Boardwalk
Music lovers at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk this Wednesday, August 28, 2024 evening are ready to kick out the jams for a free Mardi Gras AC concert by blues-rock guitar phenom Samantha Fish.
Makin Waves with Steve Forbert: Keep on Keepin' on
Two River Theater to present two Concerts by Bernadette Peters in November
Xian Zhang announces appointment to music director of Seattle Symphony while remaining music director of New Jersey Symphony
UPCOMING SHOWS
Creed, 3 Doors Down, and Finger Eleven to play shows in Holmdel and Atlantic City
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- CREED, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning rock band, has announced Summer of ‘99 Tour dates for 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Both shows include supporting acts 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven.
Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December
Nicole Atkins announces East Coast Tour including shows in NJ and Philly
Fiesta Latina Returns to Mercer County in September
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