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Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th



(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- The Grammy Award-winning Punch Brothers will begin a twenty-eight city U.S. tour on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC). Tickets range from $53-$85. Showtime is 7:30pm.


Split Level Concerts presents Kim Richey, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, at Jersey Shore Arts Center on May 16th



(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Grammy nominee Kim Richey will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local songstress Sharon Lasher will open the show. The show marks the finale of this season's Split Level Concerts Series, which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026



Here is a look at shows taking place from April 21-27, 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.



Graham Nash LIVE! at STNJ



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-04-21

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Graham Nash at State Theatre New Jersey on April 11, 2026.



New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John on Saturday



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents Yellow Brick Road - A Tribute to Elton John on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain.






Melissa Etheridge LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-04-20

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Melissa Etheridge at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on April 10, 2026.



A Darker Americana: Don Ryan on Chaos, Craft, and His New Album



by Glen Langmaack - published 2026-04-20

Don Ryan writes songs that feel like they've been left out in the rain—warped, weathered, and quietly glowing. Operating out of the NJ/NYC orbit, his latest album pushes further into that uneasy space between Americana, gypsy jazz, and a fractured strain of psychedelic folk, where jagged arrangements and ghost-haunted lyrics replace anything resembling polish.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/20/26



by Lazlo - published 2026-04-20

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Petal Aggression, Francesca Fuentes, Loose Panic, Fate-Touched, Rhonette Smith, ILL-ADVISED, and 1adam12. Plus a look back at "Jerry Ryan" by The Deafening Colors.



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Richard Shindell on May 8th



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents singer-songwriter Richard Shindell on Friday, May 8, 2026. Doors are at 7:00pm; showtime is 7:30pm.



Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Eaglemania on May 8th



(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Eaglemania on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00pm. EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of the Eagles.






 

COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 21-27, 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.




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/20/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Once I Wake Up" by Sam Tunkel




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/16/2026








 

MORE NEWS

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt/punk outfit Lost Romance is set to cross the Atlantic this spring for a special run of stripped-down, solo acoustic performances across the United Kingdom. Taking place May 14–19, 2026, the tour offers fans a rare chance to experience the band's music in its most raw and personal form.


Makin Waves with Jackson Pines: 'Music Revisited'




Punch Brothers to Kick off 28-City Tour at Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 14th




The Newton Theatre presents Adrian Vandenberg "My Whitesnake Years Tour"




Split Level Concerts presents Kim Richey, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, at Jersey Shore Arts Center on May 16th








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026




Get the Led Out to Perform Three Nights at Scottish Rite Auditorium




Vivid Stage presents Old Friends: A Cabaret with Charles Thomas









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