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Prudential Center presents Judas Priest

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Heavy metal titans Judas Priest have announced their Invincible Shield Tour with special guest Sabaton. Produced by Live Nation, the 14-show tour will see the all-time greats perform across the USA this spring, including a show at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:30pm.

 
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The Wellmont Theater presents Flogging Molly

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Flogging Molly on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 8:00pm. The night also includes performances by Amigo The Devil, Gen and the Degenerates.

NBPAC presents Soultown to Motown: Holiday Show!

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents Soultown to Motown: Holiday Show! on December 8, 2023 at 8:00pm. Under the tutelage of legendary Jersey Shore saxophonist Screamin' Steve Barlotta, The Sensational Soul Cruisers bring to you their Soultown to Motown Holiday Show. This concert highlights iconic Classic Soul & Motown music from the birth of Motown in 1960 to the release of Michael Jackson’s all-time-selling Thriller Album in 1983. Sprinkled in for the Holiday Season you will hear some of your favorite Christmas Holiday renditions by the Temptations, Jackson 5, The Drifters, Donny Hathaway & Stevie Wonder - with many more magical soulful gems and surprises!

Railroad Earth Returns to the Poconos for Horn o' Plenty Weekend

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Get ready for an unparalleled musical weekend in Downtown Stroudsburg, PA, as the Sherman Theater presents the Railroad Earth Horn O' Plenty Weekend on November 24-25, 2023. This two-day extravaganza is set to captivate audiences with a blend of live performances, pre-show entertainment, and local festivities, promising a weekend of unforgettable experiences.

MPAC presents Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox brings its Life in the Past Lane tour to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:30pm. Everything new is old again when you take a road trip to experience Life in The Past Lane! Tickets range from $39-$79.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.



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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things – and more.


Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Cold Shot on Saturday



Grunin Center presents Taylor Simon King on May 9th



CarteretPAC presents John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band



Patti LaBelle LIVE! at MPAC






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