Monmouth University's Center for the Arts to Open Season with Willie Nile concert

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- Monmouth University's Center for the Arts will open the season with a concert by Willie Nile and opening act James Maddock on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 8:00pm. The concert takes place in the Pollak Theatre.

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Parkfest Bradley Beach to Take Place July 9th

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- Parkfest Bradley Beach returns to Riley Park for a full day of music and fun activities on Sunday, July 9. Presented by the Borough of Bradley Beach and Telegraph Hill Records, this free event begins at 11:00am with yoga, followed by non-stop music from noon until 7:30pm on two stages in the park.

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Roomful of Blues to Perform at The Ross Farm in Basking Ridge

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) -- Roomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will perform as part of The Ross Farm Music Series at The Ross Farm in Basking Ridge on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The band's latest Alligator Records release is In A Roomful Of Blues. The concert begins at 7:30pm.

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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Electrifying Chicago blues masters Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials - recently named by the Chicago Reader as the city's 2022 Blues Band Of the Year - will perform live at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Tickets are $35 advance and $40 at the door. 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.

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Rising Sun Presents: A Funky Reggae Party on August 1st

(KING OF PRUSSIA, PA) -- Rising Sun Presents will celebrate summer with A Funky Reggae Party in Heuser Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The evening will feature performances from legendary acts Steel Pulse, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe playing Jimmy Cliff, and The Original Wailers ft. Al Anderson. The lineup also includes The Philly Reggae Allstars ft. members of Wareika Hill. Tabernacle & more, along with DJ sets from Solomonic Sound System (Rob Paine) and Traveler Sounds.

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday

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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band

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Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Cold Shot on Saturday

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Grunin Center presents Taylor Simon King on May 9th

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