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Grunin Center presents Latin Grammy Award Winner, Nella



(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Renowned singer Nella brings her multilingual artistry to Ocean County College, performing on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the Grunin Center for the Arts. Showtime is 7:00pm.


The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jonatha Brooke



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Jonatha Brooke on Friday April 24, 2026 at 7:30pm. The singer-songwriter merges evocative folk, melodic pop, with an edgier roots rock sensibility.



State Theatre New Jersey presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is the ultimate ABBA tribute, touring through North America for the past 20 years. The audience and the press all agree that "This is the closest to ABBA you'll ever get!"



The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Susan Werner



​(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Susan Werner on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 7:30pm. Over the course of her twenty five year career, Susan Werner has earned a reputation as "one of the most innovative songwriters working today" (Chicago Tribune).​



Avenel PAC presents 20,000 Roads: The Music of Gram Parsons featuring Pat Guadagno, James Maddock & Lisa Bouchelle



(AVENEL, NJ) -- The dynamic trio of Pat Guadagno, James Maddock, and Lisa Bouchelle, accompanied by a powerhouse band of 'First Call' musicians, including Saturday Night Live drummer Shawn Pelton, come together to deliver 20,000 Roads: The Music of Gram Parsons, a soulful and heartfelt celebration of the timeless catalog of one of American music's most influential pioneers. The show comes to the Avenel Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 7:30pm.






Split Level Concerts presents Lucy Kaplansky at Jersey Shore Arts Center; Dave Vargo to Open



(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Contemporary folk stalwart Lucy Kaplansky will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. Jersey-born songwriter and guitarist Dave Vargo will open the show. The show is part of the on-going Split Level Concerts Series which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.



Beginnings LIVE! at the Grunin Center



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-03-24

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of the Chicago tribute band, Beginnings, at the Grunin Center for the Arts on March 14, 2026.



Air Supply's "50th Anniversary Concert" LIVE! at bergenPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2026-03-22

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Air Supply at bergenPAC on March 13, 2026.



Makin Waves with Renee Maskin and John Decker: Two Is Better Than One



by Bob Makin - published 2026-03-22

Filmmaker-videographer-photographer John Decker and singer-songwriter Renee Maskin are an Asbury Park entertainment power couple who've collaborated on two award-winning music videos to complement their heralded individual works. The couple recently won an Asbury Park Music Award for their 2023 clip for "Scrimshaw" from Renee's "Shimmer" LP. Both that vid and last year's "Wonderland" clip won the Makin Waves Video of the Year Award. "Wonderland" is a self-released single that followed last year's "Is It Real" album, her fourth since 2022 for her former label, Mint 400 Records.



State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective from his six decades of contributions to contemporary music.






 

COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 7-13, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 7-13, 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 4/6/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/02/2026








 

MORE NEWS

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center in Summit, will present Old Friends, a cabaret featuring vocalist Charles Thomas and pianist Rick Knutsen on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:00pm.


The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Red Hot - All Girl Motley Crue on Saturday




The Newton Theatre presents Kashmir: The Spirit of Led Zeppelin - 55/50 TOUR




Krakauer & Tagg's Good Vibes Explosion comes to OCC's Grunin Center on Sunday




Algonquin Arts Announces New Concert Series








 

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.


MPAC presents Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music




Bassist Martin Wind Adds Piano to His Gravity Trio for Area Performances




Newton Theatre presents GRUNGEFEST: Tributes to Pearl Jam & Chris Cornell









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