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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 23-29, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from September 23-29, 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.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Mountain Walk" by The Beagles with Joy



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 09/17/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 16-22, 2026






 

MORE NEWS


The Wonder Bar presents Dramarama on Saturday

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Dramarama returns to the Wonder Bar on Saturday, September 26, 2026 with Lisa Bouchelle & The Bleu opening the night. Doors are at 7:00pm. New Jersey Stage considers Dramarama as one of the best live bands to ever come out of the Garden State.


Carteret PAC presents An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer on Saturday



Wellmont Theater presents Robin Trower on Saturday



The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Ellis Paul on Friday



The Berrie Center for the Arts presents Seals & Crofts 2 on Saturday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - America's Bob Seger Experience on September 25th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. They are a 9-piece band based in New Jersey who continues to strive to recreate everything about Bob Seger and his music down to the core.


BBD Rhythm & Blues Band to Perform at Orchard Park By David Burke on September 25th



The Folk Project's Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Ellis Paul on Friday



Sieminski Theater Cultural Arts Center presents Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience on September 26






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