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Jersey City's Exchange Place to host 5th Annual Salsa & Latin Jazz Series

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pier Fest, Jersey City's annual Latin Jazz & Salsa series is returning Friday nights this September. Riverview Jazz, the producers of the Jersey City Jazz Festival, have partnered once again with Exchange Place Alliance to present the music and dance series at the J. Owen Grundy Plaza located where Montgomery St meets the Hudson River. The events begin Friday, September 8th at 6:00pm and will run consecutive Fridays through September 29th. Each event features two world-class bands, food trucks, a Salsa dance lesson, and is free to the public.

 
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ROCC FEST IV features Jazz Gospel Concert by Alvester Garnett's Artworks Ensemble

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Roseville Outreach Community Corp. (R.O.C.C.) presents ROCC FEST IV on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Roseville Presbyterian Church (36 Roseville Avenue) in Newark, NJ. This year's theme is "Living out Loud, Celebrate the Rhythm of the Drum" and features a jazz gospel concert by Alvester Garnett & Alvester Garnett's Artworks Ensemble following a student workshop.

Zach Bryan's The Quittin Time Tour Comes to Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Oklahoma singer-songwriter Zach Bryan has announced a 2024 North American run, The Quittin Time Tour. The announcement came days after the singer-songwriter-producer released his fourth full-length studio album, Zach Bryan, available via Warner Records. The tour has two dates planned for the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on March 14-15, 2024. Bryan will be supported by The Middle East and Levi Turner for those shows.

Stanley Jordan to Headline Festival in the Borough With Jimi Hendrix Tribute

(WASHINGTON, NJ) -- National recording artist Stanley Jordan is known for his incredible world-renowned guitar work. At this year's Festival in the Borough in Washington, NJ on Saturday, September 16, he'll be bringing something extra special: a show he created, "Stanley Plays Jimi." This is a tribute show, but it's not pure imitation. Instead Jordan builds on Jimi's legacy in a creative way. As Stanley explains it, "This is my fantasy Jimi Hendrix concert if Jimi were still alive and playing today. By re-imagining his music and channeling his persona I try to bring that fantasy to life."

Prudential Center presents The 1975

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The 1975 will perform at the Prudential Center in Newark on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as part of their 'Still ... at their very best' tour. It's their biggest North American tour to date. Showtime is 7:30pm.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 28 to May 4, 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.



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



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






 

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The New York Times once called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Jersey City based artist Debra Devi will open the night.


Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band



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






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