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bergenPAC presents Asia: The Heat of the Moment Tour

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Asia brings The Heat of the Moment Tour to Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00pm. Tickets range from $59-$199.

 
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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Back To The Eighties Show with Jessie's Girl on Friday, June 28, 2024 at 8:00pm. This is the world's greatest tribute to the music of the '80s!

Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl

(AVENEL, NJ) -- The Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Confessions of a Showgirl from August 1-3, 2024. Starring Maren Wade from NBC's America's Got Talent, this cabaret brings to life the quirky, hilarious and unfiltered account of a modern-day showgirl, onstage and off.

The Weight Band to Perform at the Sherman Theater

(STROUDSBURG, PA) -- The Weight Band, featuring members of The Band and the Levon Helm Band is headed to the Sherman Theater in Stroudsburg, PA on Saturday, September 7, 2024 Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience on Friday, October 4, 2024. The band 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. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.


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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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Interview with Lily Vakili

With a focus on capturing the energy of a live performance, singer-songwriter Lily Vakili's latest project leans into a more immediate, in-the-room recording style. Her upcoming EP Live Wire, out May 8, 2026, features six songs recorded live in the studio with her band, prioritizing connection, spontaneity, and emotional honesty.


Outpost in the Burbs presents Willie Nile Band on Sunday



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






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