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The Vogel presents Enjoy Every Sandwich: A Tribute to Warren Zevon on Saturday

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents Enjoy Every Sandwich: A Tribute to Warren Zevon on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is another one of Pat Guadagno's popular tribute shows featuring an all-star cast. Limited tickets remain.

 
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MPAC presents Hindley Street Country Club on Wednesday

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- YouTube sensations Hindley Street Country Club (The HSCC) are making their Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) debut on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:30pm. Founded in 2017 by arranger / producer Constantine Delo, the band started as a group of Australian musicians, recording re-arranged covers of 70s and 80s hits and uploading them to Facebook and YouTube weekly.

The Strand presents Matt Stone as Elvis on August 29th

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Most 22-year-olds are chasing the next trend, scrolling through TikTok, and binging Love Island. Matt Stone has spent the last decade looking in the opposite direction.

The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Newton Theatre on September 5th

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Machine Performs Pink Floyd on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at the Newton Theatre. The band has forged a nearly 40 year reputation of extending the musical legacy of Pink Floyd. Showtime is 8:00pm.

NJPAC presents Salsa icon Tito Nieves on September 26th

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The internationally celebrated Salsa icon, Tito Nieves - affectionately known as "El Pavarotti de la Salsa" - is set to electrify the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm with his tour, "50 Años La Historia... Continúa." The performance will take place at NJPAC's prestigious Prudential Hall, Betty Wold Johnson Stage.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from July 28 to August 3, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from July 28 to August 3, 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings, Coming Soon.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Spiral Will" by Solace



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 07/23/2026



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






 

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Shinedown Brings Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour to a Packed Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- A packed Prudential Center came alive on July 21, 2026 as the Dance, Kid, Dance Act II Tour rolled into Newark, bringing together From Ashes to New, Coheed and Cambria, and Shinedown for an evening of powerhouse performances and nonstop energy.


Middletown Arts Center presents an Indoor Summer Nights Singer-Songwriter Showcase on August 20th



Jon Caspi & The First Gun Share Video For "My Shrinking Brain" featuring Peter Holsapple (of The dB's)



The Vogel presents Enjoy Every Sandwich: A Tribute to Warren Zevon on Saturday



The Strokes release first new album in six years






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