State Theatre New Jersey presents Fête at the Farm featuring a performance by The Bacon Brothers

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey will host its second annual Fête at the Farm, a gala event celebrating live performance, community, and history on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The State Theatre Benefit Gala will be hosted at historic Suydam Farms in Somerset, NJ. The event includes dinner, dancing, and an intimate performance by The Bacon Brothers.

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The Newton Theatre presents Rickie Lee Jones

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Rickie Lee Jones on Friday, July 28, 2023. The two-time Grammy winner exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 with her smash hit single "Chuck E.'s in Love" and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

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The Hold Steady Announce Tour with NJ, PA, and NY shows

(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- The Hold Steady will continue to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their foundation with a number of newly announced live dates that include two shows in the area in September - White Eagle Hall on September 22nd WXPN's ExPoNential Music Festival September 23rd. The tour also includes four shows at the Brooklyn Bowl in NY November 29 through December 1-2.

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The Newton Theatre presents Richard Marx

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Richard Marx on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Tickets range from $69-$84. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

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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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