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Rock Out with the Rave On! Duo Outdoors at the Bay Head Express Reading Center

(BAY HEAD, NJ) -- Ready for a late summer blast from the past? The Ocean County Library's Bay Head Express will host the Rave On! Duo in a unique outdoor setting at Bay Head Borough Hall on Friday, September 6, 2024. Showtime is 6:00pm.

 
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Mercer County's Friday Concert Series presents Queen Flash on August 2nd

(TRENTON, NJ) -- Mercer County's 2024 Friday Summer Concert Series has been a hit! With nearly 4,000 attendees in the first three weeks, the audiences have increased by 50% compared to last year.

Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. The five-time-Grammy-nominated guitarist is renowned for ushering American roots into the contemporary era. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Chrissie Crow - A Tribute to Sheryl Crow and The Pretenders on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:30pm. This is a tribute to two Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and two of the most influential female songwriters in rock history.

Rosie's Cafe Concerts presents Mike Montrey Band at Belmar Arts Center

(BELMAR, NJ) -- On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Rosie’s Café Concerts will present the Mike Montrey Band in its first appearance at Rosie’s Café for the release of “Love, Time & Mortality". Singer-songwriter Juliana Frangella will opens the night with a special acoustic performance.


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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from April 28 to May 4, 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.



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



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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 21-27, 2026






 

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Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The New York Times once called Buffalo, NY born Willie Nile "one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years." Jersey City based artist Debra Devi will open the night.


Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Robert Cray Band



Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Cold Shot on Saturday



Grunin Center presents Taylor Simon King on May 9th



CarteretPAC presents John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band






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