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Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Legendary rock band Kansas is bringing their iconic sound to the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena on Saturday, February 21, 2026. With a career spanning five decades, Kansas has defined classic rock with unforgettable hits like Carry On Wayward Son and Dust in the Wind. Their powerful live performances showcase soaring vocals, masterful musicianship, and a catalog of songs that have stood the test of time.

 
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WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday

(WAYNE, NJ) -- WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Shea Center for the Performing Arts. Up on the Roof. Under the Boardwalk. This Magic Moment. There Goes My Baby. Dance with Me. Spanish Harlem. Stand by Me. The list of hits goes on and on.

Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:00pm. This is a supergroup consisting of super-talented sidemen and sessions musicians– either played, sang or did both on tour or in the studio for some of the most memorable classic rock hits of the era. Limited tickets remain.

Learn about the Women of the E Street Band at the Plumsted Library on March 9th

(NEW EGYPT, NJ) -- Calling all Bruce fans! Melissa Ziobro, Curator of the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, will present "Women of the E Street Band" on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the Plumsted Branch of the Ocean County Library. The event begins at 6:30pm.

NBPAC presents The Great American SoulBook on Saturday

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) presents The Great American SoulBook on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 8:00pm. This show delivers a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B, and other iconic soulful music that inspired generations. This is no ordinary oldies show. It is a high-energy tribute that highlights the music that made us groove, made us move, and filled dance floors and concert halls in the 60's,70's, 80's, 90's, and beyond.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 24-30, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 24-30, 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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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir



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Berlin Under A presents "Roots Rock Women" on April 16th

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Berlin Under A presents "Roots Rock Women" on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The lineup includes Debra Devi, Faith NYC, Stephanie Marie & The Double-Knit Players. Doors are at 5:30pm.


Avenel PAC presents 20,000 Roads: The Music of Gram Parsons featuring Pat Guadagno, James Maddock & Lisa Bouchelle



Split Level Concerts presents Lucy Kaplansky at Jersey Shore Arts Center; Dave Vargo to Open



Middletown Arts Center presents MAC Music Cafe on Sunday



Bluesman Selwyn Birchwood to celebrate album release at Lizzie Rose Music Room on Saturday






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