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Seaside Heights presents Melvin Seals & JGB, Tom Hamilton, and Waiting On Mongo

(SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Melvin Seals & JGB, Tom Hamilton and Waiting On Mongo will perform on the Seaside Heights Beach Stage Saturday, August 10, 2024. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.

 
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WRAT presents Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged with special guests Saint Asonia and Cory Marks at The Basie

(RED BANK, NJ) -- WRAT presents Theory of a Deadman: Unplugged with special guests Saint Asonia and Cory Marks on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Count Basie Center for the Arts. Showtime is 7:30pm.

Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Robyn Hitchcock on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at First Congregational Church of Montclair. Imogen Clark will open the night. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

NJ Clearwater Festival Rolls Into Labor Day Weekend In Asbury Park Celebrating Music and Mother Earth

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- The Wag, Chuck Lambert Band, and Poppa John Bug Band are among the many performers bringing their music to Sunset Park in Asbury Park for the 49th Annual Clearwater Festival Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1, 2024). The free, fun-filled, family-friendly event is the longest-running environmental festival in New Jersey.

Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers

(WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers on Friday, October 4, 2024 at 8:00pm. For over four decades the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever known.


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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



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 04/23/2026



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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