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Seaside Heights presents Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guest Trevor Hall

(SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ) -- Michael Franti & Spearhead with special guest Trevor Hall will perform on The Beach Stage in Seaside Heights on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 6:30pm.  The stage is located at Blaine Avenue and the Boardwalk.

 
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Strand Center for the Arts presents Ticket to the Moon - ELO Tribute

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) -- Strand Center for the Arts presents Ticket to the Moon on Friday, July 19, 2024 at 8:00pm. This is a spectacular multimedia tribute show dedicated to the music and legacy of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). Known for their innovative blend of rock, pop, and classical elements, ELO achieved significant success in the 1970s and 1980s with their unique sound and memorable hits.

bergenPAC presents Everclear with special guest Mark Mackay

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Everclear with special guest Mark Mackay on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8:00pm. Everclear, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the '90s, celebrated their 30th Anniversary in 2022, and founder, vocalist and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down.

Jersey Arts Podcast: He's Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band): John Lodge Returns to New Jersey

"I'm Just a Singer (In a Rock and Roll Band)." "Ride My See-Saw." "Isn't Life Strange?" These are just a few of the mega hit titles by The Moody Blues, and John Lodge is their bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has been performing and recording with The Moody Blues for more than 50 years while also pursuing a successful solo career. He's even been voted one of the "10 most influential bass players on the planet."

bergenPAC presents Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Dirty Deeds: The AC/DC Experience on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. An experience unlike any other...Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC experience celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC.


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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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