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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band farewell tour Comes to MPAC on October 9th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- For nearly six decades, the three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) has entertained audiences with their top-shelf musicianship and timeless hits. Now the time has come for the band who has carried a torch for American country and roots music to say so long to the highways and byways they've crossed an unimaginable number of times throughout their career. The All the Good Times: The Farewell Tour comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:30pm.

 
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Broadway's Rock of Ages Band Comes to Levoy Theatre on October 19th

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- For over six years they rocked Broadway, and millions of fans, in the five-time Tony Award®-nominated musical Rock of Ages. Now, for the very first time, Broadway's Rock of Ages Band are bringing the music of the hit Broadway show to venues across the country as they reveal details for their Fall 2024 Tour. Featuring an all-star ensemble, comprising the artists from the original cast on Broadway, they will perform at the Levoy Theatre on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00pm.

The Levoy Theatre presents Yngwie Malmsteen

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- The Levoy Theatre presents guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen on Friday, October 11, 2024. Malmsteen's career has spanned over 40 years with over twenty albums to his name. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Remember Jones: Bat Out Of Hell Live

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Remember Jones brings Bat Out of Hell LIVE to The Count Basie Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8:00pm. The popular New Jersey musician will perform Meatloaf's entire album and more with a 15-piece band. With a one-of-a-kind stage show and top-tier musicianship, this band of nationally touring artists and show stopping vocalists bring the music of Jim Steinman alive like no other rock experience out there today.

2024 Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival to Take Place September 29th

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla and the City of Hoboken invite residents and visitors to the annual Hoboken Fall Arts & Music Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm on Washington Street, between Observer Highway and Seventh Street. This popular event is free and open to the public, celebrating the rich arts and music culture of Hoboken and the surrounding communities.


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