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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "All the Good Times: Farewell Tour" LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2024-10-20

Music lovers inside Morristown, NJ's MPAC auditorium this Wednesday October 9, 2024 evening prepare to live an American dream by experiencing an All the Good Times: Farewell Tour performance by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.


Ocean Casino Resort presents Lenny Kravitz in Concert



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Ocean Casino Resort presents Lenny Kravitz on Friday, November 1 at 9:00pm and Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 8:00pm. Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career.



Grunin Center presents Tracy Nelson with Steve Conn



(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Grunin Center for the Arts presents Tracy Nelson on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00pm. For this intimate acoustic performance, Tracy will be accompanied by Steve Conn, one of the two pianists on the recent Grammy-nominated album "Life Don't Miss Nobody." Conn will also bring his small accordion to accompany Tracy when she switches to a 12-string acoustic guitar.



Rick Wakeman LIVE! at UCPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2024-10-18

Fans of progressive rock make their way towards the historic UCPAC theater in Rahway, NJ this Saturday, October 5, 2024 evening for a Final One Man Solo Tour concert by English keyboardist and composer Rick Wakeman.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Woman Child" by The Cynz



by Bob Makin - published 2024-10-18

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Woman Child," the first single from The Cynz's upcoming album due next year on Jem Records.



AMERICA to Play Two Shows at Scottish Rite Auditorium



(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA are celebrating their 54th anniversary with a series of national tour dates in 2024. Billed as the "Ride On Tour 2024," the tour comes to the Scottish Rite Auditorium November 15-16, 2024 with shows at 8:00pm each night. Known for their timeless magic and powerful performances, the Grammy Award-winning perennial classic-rock favorite will draw on their deep catalog of hits including signature song "A Horse With No Name," a Number One smash on Billboard's Hot 100 in 1972.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/17/24



by Danny Coleman - published 2024-10-17

"Our band, NeedToBreathe, is over here doing our European tour. We've been over here for about two weeks and we have another week left. We are in Birmingham tonight and in London playing Shepherd's Bush on Friday; it's been fun!" 



"A Great Evening of Blue-eyed Soul!" The Rascals LIVE! at UCPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2024-10-17

Fans of '60s music at Rahway, NJ's UCPAC this Friday October 4, 2024 evening ready themselves for a 2024 People Got to Be Free Tour concert by The Rascals starring Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish.



State Theatre New Jersey presents America in Concert November 1st



(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America: Ride On Tour on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 8:00pm. Grammy® Award-winning rock band, America has captivated audiences worldwide for decades with their signature folk-rock sound and heartfelt lyrics.



Makin Waves with James Mastro: 'Goldfish in a Thimble'



by Bob Makin - published 2024-10-16

Hoboken legend James Mastro (The Bongos, Health & Happiness Show) has several shows coming up in support of his solo debut album, "Dawn of a New Error," released earlier this year on Rachael Sage's MPress Records. He'll play solo opening for The Jayhawks on Oct. 26 at The Newton Theatre in Newton and for Marshall Crenshaw on Nov. 23 at Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. With his backing band, The Gold Stars, James also will play Nov. 9 at Concerts in the Studio in West Freehold.




 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 22-29, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from October 22-29, 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.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Woman Child" by The Cynz




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/17/24




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 15-22, 2024






 

MORE NEWS

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Lotus Land - The American Rush Tribute comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 8:00pm. With an unparalleled performance, Lotus Land brings the force of live Rush to life on stage.


Westminster Conservatory Faculty Recital Series begins November 2nd




Jesus And Jazz presents South African JCFI Music Ensemble featuring Bassist Sobongile Buda on Sunday




Bell Theater presents the Matt O'Ree Band Does Led Zeppelin






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December

(NEWARK, NJ) -- This Fall, AG Touring and Mammoth, Inc. proudly present the Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour. This large-scale multi-city outing will feature Rod Wave headlining 36 of North America's top arenas coast-to-coast. The tour will kick off on October 19 at Desert Diamond Arena in Phoenix, AZ visiting major markets across the country, including Newark’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with special guests Moneybagg Yo, Toosii, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior and Eelmatic.


90.5 The Night to take part in Public Radio Music Day on Wednesday




The Newton Theatre presents Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience




The Newton Theatre presents The Jayhawks







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