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Conan Gray and Esha Tewari to do shows in NJ, NY, and PA

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Conan Gray has announced his 2026 Wishbone World Tour with special guest Esha Tewari, in support of his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Wishbone (Republic Records). The 42-city global run kicks off in February and includes shows at Prudential Center in Newark on Friday, February 27, the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY on Saturday, February 28, and Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Monday, March 2, 2026.

 
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The Newton Theatre presents Queensrÿche

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Queensrÿche on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The band first burst onto the music scene in 1982 with the release of their self-titled 4 song EP "Queensrÿche". They very quickly gained international recognition and performed to sold out audiences around the world. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, "Starry Starry Night" – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

Blues-Rock Trio Twisted Livin' to Make Anchor Rock Club Debut

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Twisted Livin', breakout New Jersey-based blues rock trio, make their performing debut at Atlantic City's premiere non-casino live music venue, Anchor Rock Club on Friday, November 7, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. The Billy Walton Band will also perform.

Pop-Up Record and CD Sale this weekend to Benefit Families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas

(CRANFORD, NJ) -- Cranford resident and well-known musicologist and radio DJ Rich Russo (heard on multiple FM stations and SiriusXM) will host a series of Pop-Up Record and CD Sales in Cranford to benefit the families of Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, the 17-year-old girls tragically killed in Cranford.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 21-27, 2025 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: "Pumpkin Man" by Greg Amici



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/16/25



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 16-20, 2025






 

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The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday, October 24, 2025. Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.


The Landis Theatre presents Halloween Night show with Alice Cooper and Type O Negative tribute bands



Four Sticks - The Music of Led Zeppelin to Perform at Drew University



WXPN presents Jillith Fair - Loving Jill Sobule at The Fallser Club



KC and the Sunshine Band LIVE! at STNJ






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