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The Newton Theatre presents Choir! Choir! Choir! with The Epic 80s Tour

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Choir! Choir! Choir! brings The Epic 80s Tour! to The Newton Theatre on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 8:00pm. From Prince, Madonna & George Michael... To Bon Jovi, Whitney & Journey... the 80s had it covered when it came to EPIC pop hits.Come sing along with Choir! Choir! Choir! to the greatest songs of the 80s by the greatest stars of the 80s!

 
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Prudential Center Adds Second Show for Jonas Brothers

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Following a two-night sold-out run at Yankee Stadium where the Jonas Brothers performed for over 85,000 fans, THE TOUR adds a fifth hometown show for the band - a second night at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, on December 7.

Audacy's "We Can Survive" Concert to Take Place in Newark

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Audacy's star-studded concert, “We Can Survive,” will move to the New York City area for the event’s 10th anniversary on Saturday, October 14 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The event, hosted by NEW 102.7 FM (WNEW-FM), will feature performances from Maroon 5, OneRepublic, Kelly Clarkson and more. Part of Audacy’s ongoing I’m Listening mental health initiative, the show celebrates music's power to unite people, strengthening mental health in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

bergenPAC presents The Beach Boys

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Beach Boys on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8:00pm. As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America’s musical history. The Beach Boys – who have become synonymous with the California lifestyle and an American icon, are bringing their “America’s Band” tour to fans around the world.

Black Flag Brings US Tour to Sherman Theater

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- One of the most ground-breaking and iconic hardcore punk bands of all time, Black Flag, have announced that they'll be hitting the road for their My War Tour 2023, stopping at the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on Sunday, August 20, 2023. They will perform the My War album in full for their first set and The Best Of in the second set. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.


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COLUMNS

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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