The Newton Theatre presents Asleep At The Wheel

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Asleep At The Wheel on Saturday, August 12, 2023. For over fifty years, Asleep at the Wheel's Ray Benson has been traversing the globe as an ambassador of Western swing music and introducing its irresistible sound to generation after generation. More than 100 musicians have passed through the Wheel, but Benson remains the front man and the keeper of the vision, in the process racking up more than 30 albums, ten Grammy awards and literally millions of miles on the road. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

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North to Shore Music Festival presents An Evening with Natalie Merchant at NJPAC

(NEWARK, NJ) -- North to Shore Music Festival presents An Evening with Natalie Merchant as she brings her Keep Your Courage Tour to New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 25 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $49.50 to $129.50.

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Troubadours to Perform The Music Of Carole King And James Taylor at The Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Troubadours (the music of Carole King and James Taylor) on Saturday, July 22 at 8:00pm. The music is brought to you by two bands joining together for an unforgettable performance: Home Again - A Tribute to the Music of Carole King, and Steamroller - The Music of James Taylor.

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South Jersey Pops To Pay Homage To Spies And Heroes On A Mission In Popular Culture

(CHERRY HILL, NJ) -- Shhh! The South Jersey Pops, the region's own non-profit orchestra, concludes its 51st season with a "Top Secret" performance on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Lenape High School in Medford, NJ. The 60-piece ensemble will salute spies, secret agents and heroes on a mission in popular culture, ranging from Mission: Impossible and Peter Gunn to James Bond and The A-Team.

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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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