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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Aimee Mann & Ted Leo Christmas Show on Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00pm. The night includes special guests Paul F. Tompkins, Nellie McKay, and Josh Gondelman.

 
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BLUES People to Headline North Jersey Blues Society IBC Fundraiser at Crossroads

(GARWOOD, NJ) -- BLUES People, 2023 and 2024 North Jersey Blues Society (NJBS) International Blues Challenge (IBC) Winners, and 2024 IBC Semifinalists in Memphis, headline a NJBS concert and fundraiser taking place at Crossroads in Garwood on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 4:00pm-7:00pm. Also performing will be Ed Alstrom, NJBS IBC Winner in the Solo/Duo category.

Billy Walton Band returns to the Wonder Bar on October 18th

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Billy Walton Band, one of the Tri-State area's busiest, most popular groups, perform a special showcase of their original music at Asbury Park's iconic Wonder Bar on Friday, October 18, 2024. Showtime is 7:00pm.

Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration at The Vogel on Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is an exciting dedication to the life and music of Amy Winehouse with a 12-piece band and revival of the entire 2006 Grammy Award-winning album Back to Black in its entirety, plus many other hits from Amy.

bergenPAC presents The Moody Blues' John Lodge performing Days of Future Passed

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Moody Blues' John Lodge performing Days of Future Passed on Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8:00pm. John Lodge, legendary bass player, songwriter and vocalist of The Moody Blues, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, is coming to Englewood! He will play the iconic album in its entirely, plus a section of classic hits.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.



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Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. Blues icon. Soul man. Rock and roller. Robert Cray is all these things – and more.


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CarteretPAC presents John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band



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