bergenPAC presents The Encore Series: Kansas with NJ Symphony

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) is excited to unveil The Encore Series, a three-part celebration of music, culture, and community. These exclusive soirées bring together unforgettable performances, elevated experiences, and a shared passion for the arts. This first show will kick off the nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts for the season.

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Aztec Two-Step 2.0 presents The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook at Bell Theater

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The iconic career of the enduring folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel will be chronicled in an entertaining music and multimedia stage show presented by Aztec Two-Step 2.0 at the Bell Theater on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The Wellmont Theater presents Descendents with Teen Mortgage and Liquid Mike on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Le Vent du Nord

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Le Vent du Nord on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the First Congregational Church in Montclair. The award winning and highly acclaimed band is a leading force in Quebec’s progressive francophone folk movement. Showtime is 8:00pm.

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BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 9/8/25

Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Side Project Skip, Sam Tunkel, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Joseph Alton Miller. Plus a look back at "Someday" by 383 Stroker.

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Starland Ballroom presents Finger Eleven

(SAYREVILLE, NJ) -- The last two years have been a full circle moment for Finger Eleven. After 25 years, the Juno Award-winning band began criss-crossing America again with Creed. Just as when they were rising up, Finger Eleven's musical hunger has been renewed. See for yourself when the band headlines a night at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Support acts include Alien Ant Farm, BRKN LOVE, Common Wealth, and Sonoa.

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The Beatles Concert Experience starring Britishmania comes to The Levoy Theatre

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MPAC presents George Thorogood & The Destroyers

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Blackberry Smoke LIVE! at bergenPAC

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State Theatre New Jersey presents EagleMania

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