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JEM Records Celebrates Jagger & Richards with Latest Release



With a great deal of “satisfaction” Marty Scott, President of Jem Records announced the 5th in the series, JEM Records Celebrates Jagger & Richards to be released on May 31, 2024. Coincidentally, The Rolling Stones 2024 North American Spring/Summer Tour overlaps with the album release date. (Time is on Jem’s side, yes it is!)


MPAC presents Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb



(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Two iconic songwriters share the stage, trade songs and swap stories when Lyle Lovett and Lisa Loeb perform together at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Tickets range from $59-$99. Showtime is 7:30pm.



The Newton Theatre presents Kiefer Sutherland



(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Kiefer Sutherland on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. The famous actor has been releasing music since his debut album, Down in a Hole, came out in 2016. He's released three studio albums and several singles to date.



English Duo to Headline 4th Annual Washington Rock 'n' Roll and Steampunk Fair



(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- The 4th Annual Washington Rock 'n' Roll and Steampunk Fair will be headlined by Victor and the Bully, direct from England. The event takes place Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 10:00am-5:00pm. The Steampunk Fair combines the steam-powered Victorian Era energy of the classic science fiction genre with a punk and rock 'n' roll feel that makes for an amazing day of retro-futuristic fun.



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from April 16-23, 2024



Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from April 16-23, 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.



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials



(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Electrifying Chicago blues masters Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - newly inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall Of Fame - will perform live at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Chicago blues royalty Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for almost 41 years.



Rufus Wainwright LIVE! at SOPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2024-04-16

Music lovers patiently wait this Saturday, April 6, 2024 evening inside South Orange, NJ's SOPAC for a sold-out concert by musician Rufus Wainwright. The Canadian-American singer/songwriter is not only known for producing critically acclaimed studio albums including 2001's Poses, but for performing on television on shows such as Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration and Tony Bennett Celebrates 90, in addition to providing songs for motion pictures including I Am Sam, Moulin Rouge, Zoolander, and Shrek.



Hear Valerie Vaughn's Pine Barrens Music and Lore at Four Ocean County Library Branches



(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Explore the rich history, songs and legends of the Pine Barrens with "New Jersey’s Troubadour." The Ocean County Library presents "Tunes & Tales with Valerie Vaughn" at four OCL branches from April 20 to May 15, 2024.



Pat Metheny's "Dream Box Tour" LIVE! at MPAC



by Spotlight Central - published 2024-04-15

Despite the earthquake that rocked the Northeastern United States this April 5, 2024 morning and the aftershock which shook Morristown, NJ in the early evening, music lovers are ready and waiting inside Morristown's MPAC auditorium for a solo Dream Box Tour concert by musician Pat Metheny.



bergenPAC presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA



(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm. The audience and press all agree – "This is the closest to ABBA you'll ever get." Watch as they bring one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life.




 

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts Taking Place from April 23-30, 2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from April 23-30, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.




Wicked to Cast Their Spell at Salty's Beach Bar




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/22/24




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Too Many Tabs Open" by Jason Didner






 

MORE NEWS

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- As part of their new All That Jazz series at Hamilton Stage, UCPAC, WBGO, & Smooth Jazz NJ Present: Stanley Jordan: Stanley Plays The Grateful Dead on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He will perform shows at 7:00pm and 9:30pm.


The Ocean County College Concert Band presents "A Musical World Tour"




Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. LIVE! at BergenPAC




Trombonist Mariel Bildsten Leads Quartet at May Jersey Jazz LIVE! in Madison






 

UPCOMING SHOWS


Axelrod PAC presents The Joni Project and Magical Mystery Doors

(DEAL PARK, NJ) -- Axelrod Performing Arts Center has a pair of great shows coming up in April. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell's 1974 album Court and Spark, The Joni Project will perform the album in its entirety, along with a selection of other Joni favorites, on Saturday, April 20 at 8:00pm. The following week, Magical Mystery Doors will perform classics from The Beatles, The Doors and Led Zeppelin on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 8:00pm.


Second Annual American Music Honors Recipients include John Mellencamp, Jackson Browne, Mavis Staples, and Dion DiMucci




Moore's Lounge Players Lead Spirited Jazz Jam Concert at SOPAC's Jammin' in the Loft




WDHA's Rock the Rockfest returns to Prudential Center on April 25th







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