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Xtreme Queen: The Legacy of Freddie Mercury to Perform at Drew Concert Hall

(MADISON, NJ) -- Embark on a timeless rock odyssey with Xtreme Queen: The Legacy of Freddie Mercury, coming to Drew Concert Hall on Wednesday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00pm. Xtreme Queen's commitment to authenticity and fervor for live music transforms every performance into a memorable voyage through the legacy of Freddie Mercury and Queen.


Soup Can Magazine Returns to North to Shore with Candemonium, a Music Festival and Food Drive

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- This summer, Soup Can Magazine is thrilled to return to Atlantic City with Candemonium, a free music festival and food drive aimed at rocking the stage while raising awareness for a worthy cause.


Remember Jones and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country to Headline 2024 Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival

(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- The annual free two-day Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will take place on Saturday, July 13, and Sunday, July 14, 2024. Music begins at noon each day and ends around 9:30pm. Remember Jones and Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country are the festival's headliners.


The Newton Theatre presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Daybreak: The Music & Passion of Barry Manilow on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 8:00pm. This show takes you on a musical journey back to the 70's. Fans will experience Barry Manilow's greatest hits just the way they remember them.




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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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(KING OF PRUSSIA, PA) -- Rising Sun Presents will celebrate summer with A Funky Reggae Party in Heuser Park on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The evening will feature performances from legendary acts Steel Pulse, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe playing Jimmy Cliff, and The Original Wailers ft. Al Anderson. The lineup also includes The Philly Reggae Allstars ft. members of Wareika Hill. Tabernacle & more, along with DJ sets from Solomonic Sound System (Rob Paine) and Traveler Sounds.


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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