originally published: 02/06/2024
Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from February 6-13, 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
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - CelloGayageum at Grunin Center: Classical Music Meets Korean Tradition. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Cellist Sol Daniel Kim and gayageum player Dayoung Yoon will bring their unique fusion of instruments and musical styles to the Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College on Thursday, February 8, 2024. The event begins at 7:00pm. Tickets are $25.
Friday, February 9, 2024 - Jazz at the Vogel: Tenor Saxophonist Joshua Redman's Music Connects with the "American Experience". In September 2023, when tenor saxophonist Joshua Redman released his first album on the Blue Note label, Where We Are, Frank Alkyer of DownBeat described it as "a confessional about America, one full of hopes and dreams, but also reality and confusion, and love, and loss."
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Saturday, February 10, 2024 - Smooth Jazz New Jersey and New York present Will Downing. (RAHWAY, NJ) -- Smooth Jazz New Jersey and New York present Will Downing at the Union County Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 10, 2024. With a career that spans over 36 years and 26 albums, Will Downing is one of the most versatile and loved voices of our time. Showtime is 8:00pm.
Sunday, February 11, 2024 - McCarter presents the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine with support from local community. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre is proud to present the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 1:00pm. Last month, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine's visit was nearly cancelled due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and consequent shrinking resources. However, thanks to a community-wide effort to raise critical funds, this challenge was overcome. Now, the venerated orchestra will take the stage at McCarter's Matthews Theatre, presenting a rich program that showcases some of Ukraine’s most renowned musicians.
Monday, February 12, 2024 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert. (RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert on Monday, February 12, 2024. Tickets range from $49.50 to $99.50. Showtime is 7:30pm.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - NJPAC Celebrates the Songs of Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra with All-Star Tribute. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will celebrates the songs of Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra, a pair of close friends and Capitol Records labelmates—who just happened to be two of the 20th century's most essential and influential singers on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 7:30pm. The lineup includes Aloe Blacc, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Paula Cole, Bettye Lavette, Christian McBride, Rachael Price, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and the Christian McBridge Big Band & Strings.
Friday, February 9, 2024 - NJPAC presents salsa singer Oscar D'León. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Grammy Nominated and internationally renowned salsa singer Oscar D'León to Newark on Friday, February 9, 2024 at 8:00pm for a Valentine's Concert Celebration concert.
Friday, February 9, 2024 - Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle, and Jaheim to Perform at Prudential Center. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Get ready Newark for A Night of Love presented by S.J. Presents with a stellar musical lineup featuring R&B superstars Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, K. Michelle, and New Jersey's own Jaheim on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the Prudential Center.
Friday, February 9, 2024 - The Fest for Beatles Fans to Celebrate 50th Anniversary in 2024. (QUEENS, NY) -- For 50 years, The Fest For Beatles Fans has been the ultimate annual celebration of those four lads from Liverpool. The 2024 Fest will be a celebration unlike any other as it celebrates both the 50th Anniversary of The Fest and the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles landing at JFK Airport in 1964 when they kicked off a cultural revolution that still reverberates today. To mark this special occasion, The Fest will take place February 9-11, 2024 at the TWA Hotel at JFK to put Beatles fans right at the location of their historic U.S. arrival.
Saturday, February 10, 2024 - Albert Music Hall presents Bluegrass Night. (WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, Albert Music Hall presents Bluegrass Night. This special event will feature live performances by 6 of the finest local bluegrass bands. The lineup includes CrabGrass, The Festers, Interstate, The Pishy Cloots, Boulevard Express, and Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band. Doors open at 5:00pm.
Saturday, February 10, 2024 - 12th Annual Les Paul Concert at Ramapo College to feature Amythyst Kiah. (MAHWAH, NJ) -- The 12th annual Les Paul Concert at Ramapo College will feature a performance by Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Amythyst Kiah and her band on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 8:00pm in the Sharp Theater.
EVENT LISTINGS
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Tuesday Night Record Club - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong’s Ella & Louis at Monmouth University - The Great Hall, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Root Progressions: Gloria Cheng, Piano at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 12:30pm - Perfectly Imperfect: Music, Math, and the Keyboard Lecture Recital with pianist Gloria Cheng at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
Thursday, February 8, 2024 @ 7:00pm - CelloGayageum at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Joshua Redman Group featuring Gabrielle Cavassa at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Get The Led Out at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Croce Plays Croce 50th Anniversary at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Lou Gramm at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 8:00pm - American Patchwork Quartet at McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Zack Alexander: An Evening of Big Band Classics at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm - James Day & The Fish Fry - Mardi Gras Dance Party & Show at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Will Downing at Union County Performing Arts Center - Main Stage, 1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Best of the Eagles at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Saturday, February 10, 2024 @ 8:00pm - On A Winter’s Night at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 1:00pm - National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
Monday, February 12, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
COLUMNS
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from January 21-27, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from January 21-27, 2025 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.
MORE NEWS
The Newton Theatre presents Everclear on March 8th
(NEWTON, NJ) -- Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 8:00pm. The band celebrated their 30th Anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down.
Outpost in the Burbs hosts LOD WinterFest 25 Songwriters in the Round on Saturday
An Interview with Michael Patrick about Leaving a Day Job Behind and Playing Music Full-time
Spin Doctors Announce First New Studio Album in 12 Years
Newton Theatre presents Lynch Mob: The Final Ride featuring Paralandra
UPCOMING SHOWS
Light of Day Winterfest to Celebrate 25th Anniversary in January
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) --– The Light of Day Foundation has announced WinterFest 2025, the annual music festival taking place throughout January in Asbury Park, Red Bank, Montclair and New York City. "Bob's Birthday Bash" will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Count Basie Center's Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre with a lineup including John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls), Brian Fallon (The Gaslight Anthem), Brian Baker (Bad Religion), Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls), Dramarama, Willie Nile, Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers plus very special guests to be announced soon.
Centenary Stage Company presents 2025 Winter Thaw Music Festival
Jesse Malin to Perform A Featured Set at Light of Day WinterFest 2025
The Newton Theatre presents a Night of Nelsons with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson on January 24th
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