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Bryan Hansen Band to Celebrate New Single with Performance in Somerville

(SOMERVILLE, NJ) -- After a long pause, the Bryan Hansen Band is back with new music on Friday, August 25, 2023. They will celebrate the release of their single "Death of a Yes Man" in Bryan's hometown of Somerville, NJ on the town's popular summer stage on Division Street. There's more new music to come but this track gives them a full reset; the band was thrilled to have three time grammy winner and current Dave Matthews Band member Jeff Coffin in the studio to provide the horns.

 
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Ms. Lauryn Hill To Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Debut Solo Album with Tour, co-headlined by The Fugees

(NEWARK, NJ) -- 5x Grammy winner and one of the most notable hip hop, R&B, and fashion/style icons of all time, Ms. Lauryn Hill, has announced The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour to commemorate her massively influential 1998 debut solo album. MLH will be performing the album, revisiting the musical sentiment and nostalgia that caused it to resonate with so many fans. The 17 date tour will hit arenas around the world and includes three local shows co-headlined with The Fugees who have reunited for their first tour in years: Tuesday, October 17 at the Prudential Center in Newark; Thursday, October 19 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY; and Monday, October 23 at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. Ms. Hill will also perform at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park on Saturday, September 23.

An Interview with Alexandra Jardvall about Springsteen, Endometriosis, and Performing in Asbury Park For The First Time

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Swedish singer-songwriter Alexandra Jardvall will headline the Endo Warrior Benefit Show at Asbury Lanes on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The music begins at 2:00pm and also includes performances by New Jersey artists Jake Thistle and Chris Fritz. The benefit is presented by Spring-Nuts and will raise awareness and funds for Endometriosis Research and the Endometriosis Foundation of America.

The Vogel presents Taylor Simon King

(RED BANK NJ) -- The Vogel presents Taylor Simon King (TSK) on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 7:30pm. The lives and careers of three iconic American singer/songwriters, James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King, have always overlapped ant intertwined – and their music continues to inspire generation after generation. TSK celebrates these musical icons with unique arrangements, fan favorites, deep cuts and engaging storytelling with multimedia projections.

Sieminski Theater presents Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- The Sieminski Theater presents Ronstadt Revue featuring Gesenia on Sunday, October 29 at 7:30pm. This is a 7-piece ensemble of world-class, professional musicians out of South Jersey/Philadelphia that covers the entire career of Linda Ronstadt (all genres including Spanish-language material).


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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



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026



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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