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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 26 to December 3, 2024

originally published: 11/26/2024

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 26 to December 3, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 26 to December 3, 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.

Send press releases to info@newjerseystage.com to have your events previewed at New Jersey Stage. There is no cost for preview articles. Featured listings are found in the NJ Stage calendar, reserved for advertisers, and provided with individual event pages for every performance. Event pages are also available for $10 per event (multiple performances count as a single event). Event pages are also included with every banner ad purchase. Banner ads run from $50-$100 for a full month of coverage.

FEATURED EVENTS

Friday, November 29 - Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is an exciting dedication to the life and music of Amy Winehouse with a 12-piece band and revival of the entire 2006 Grammy Award-winning album Back to Black in its entirety, plus many other hits from Amy.

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from November 26 to December 3, 2024

Matteo Bocelli to Perform Shows in Red Bank and Atlantic City. (ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Rising pop star Matteo Bocelli has a pair of shows in New Jersey at the end of November. He'll be at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Friday, November 29th and Sound Waves in Atlantic City on Saturday, November 30th as part of his tour: A Night with Matteo: The Americas 2024.



 
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Saturday, November 30 - bergenPAC presents Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert. (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- After three sell out tours in Ireland and the United Kingdom, join Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) for Fairytale of New York - a festive journey through the heart of Ireland with the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert - direct from Dublin and London's West End. The event takes place on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Saturday, November 30 - MPAC presents Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis on November 30th. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mannheim Steamroller's annual Christmas tour pulls into Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) for two performances on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm. Led by Chip Davis, this has been America's favorite holiday tradition for more than 35 years!

Tuesday, December 3 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls. (RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Indigo Girls on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded sixteen studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Tuesday, November 26 - NJPAC presents Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist, is tuning up her bow for the holidays. The multi-platinum-selling musician-composer is ready to embark on her North American Snow Waltz Tour 2024, a 21-date trek that brings her to Newark, New Jersey on at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8:00pm for The Snow Waltz Tour 2024.

Saturday, November 30 - SOPAC's 25th Annual Giants of Jazz Event to Honor Drummer Lewis Nash. (SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its iconic Giants of Jazz event by honoring Grammy Award-winning drummer and master band leader Lewis Nash on the Mainstage Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8:00pm.



 
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Sunday, December 1 - Newton Theatre presents Jessica Lynn: Very Merry Classic Christmas. (NEWTON, NJ) -- You can get into the Christmas spirit early this year with Jessica Lynn's "Very Merry Classic Christmas" at The Newton Theatre on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. Her record-breaking and award-winning show has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling, and even eclipsing some of the biggest Christmas spectaculars.

Sunday, December 1 - Jazz 'doubleheader' at Rutherfurd Hall features Sinatra film and Latin, Brazilian band on December 1st. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Jazz fans will get two for the price of one at Rutherfurd Hall on Sunday, December 1, 2024 with the presentation of the PBS documentary "Jimmy Van Heusen's Swingin' with Frank and Bing" followed by the live sounds of Latin, Brazilian band, Cubano Be, Cubano Bop.

Tuesday, December 3 - The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas". (MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents Jane Lynch's "A Swingin' Little Christmas" on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award winning actress is joined by Kate Flannery, Tim Davis, and The Tony Guerrero Quintet. Doors are at 6:00pm; Showtime is 7:00pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

Click on the title to go to the event page for complete information on the show.

Friday, November 29 @ 7:30pm - Remember Jones Presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Friday, November 29 @ 8:00pm - Matteo Bocelli – A Night with Matteo at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Saturday, November 30 @ 2:00pm - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:00pm - Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm - Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton



 
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Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 30 @ 7:30pm - Air Supply at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Sunday, December 1 @ 7:00pm - Linda Eder at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Monday, December 2 @ 7:30pm - WP Piano Night: Just Dance at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - WP Percussion Ensemble at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Indigo Girls at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Queen, A Night at the Opera at Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre, 370 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30pm - The Sensational Soul Cruisers: Destination Soultown Holiday Show at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown


 

COLUMNS


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For all those who are lonely, depressed and anxious during the communal holiday season of joy and peace, Jersey-raised singer-songwriter has written an anthem of hope for you.




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MORE NEWS

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Eric Bass (Shinedown) has shared his new single "Azalia", taken from his forthcoming debut solo album I Had A Name. Fans can stream the song now here.


Gregory Burrus Productions presents Carrie Jackson & Friends Pre-New Years Eve Jam




Monmouth Civic Chorus to Hold Auditions for New Members in January




Broadway Stars and Dancers from Dance Theatre of Harlem join NJ Festival Orchestra for New Year's celebration






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025




State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna




Sing in the Season – Experience holiday magic with Four of NJ's Top Choral Groups






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