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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 10-16, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from June 10-16, 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: "Junky Eyes" by Greg Amici



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 06/04/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from June 2-8, 2026






 

MORE NEWS


Brian K & The Parkway Announces New Album featuring Lilly Hiatt, Cat Popper, and Rob Clores

After a breakout 40-city tour, Brian K & The Parkway return with an energetic, live-in-studio second album featuring the loose-but-polished rock & roll sound that has earned them growing national attention. Album singles "Dogwood," "Crows in Camouflage," "Scarecrow," and "The Beachcomber" are out now. The album will be released September 4, 2026.


Middletown Arts Center presents Reina Williams + The Remedy



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jason Ricci on Friday



Carteret PAC presents Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys on June 20th



The Les Paul Exhibit at the Mahwah Museum Hosted Tom and Sandy Doyle's Sold-Out Tribute to Les Paul Ahead of the Inventor's 111th Birthday






 

UPCOMING SHOWS

MPAC Announces Free Summer Concert Lineup for 2026

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.


Sergio Mendes' Wife, Gracinha Leporace, Brings His 'Best Band Ever' to New Jersey



Carteret PAC presents Jo Dee Messina



SOPAC to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Gala 20: Featuring Max Weinberg's Jukebox






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