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The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers to Perform at Prudential Center

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Genre-defying rock legends The Black Crowes bring their massive co-headlining Southern Hospitality Tour with modern rock's boundary-pushing powerhouse Whiskey Myers to Prudential Center in Newark on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 8:00pm.

 
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McCarter Theatre presents José James with Special Guest Lizz Wright in a 50th Anniversary Tribute to Marvin Gaye's "I Want You" album

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center presents acclaimed jazz singer José James in a special 50th anniversary tribute to Marvin Gaye's iconic album I Want You on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:30pm. This is one of only two exclusive performances nationwide.

The Newton Theatre presents Dar Williams

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Dar Williams comes to The Newton Theatre on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:00pm. She's touring in support of her 13th album, Hummingbird Highway, which was released in September 2025.

The Landis Theater presents BOSTYX - The Ultimate Boston & STYX Tribute Band on Friday

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents BOSTYX - The Ultimate Boston & STYX Tribute Band on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 8:00pm. BOSTYX is a group of seasoned professionals with decades of experience, from recording studios to playing live at venues throughout the country.

The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Born This Way - A Lady Gaga Tribute show on Thursday

(PITMAN, NJ) -- The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Born This Way - A Lady Gaga Tribute show on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm. Experience the magic and glamour of Lady Gaga like never before with this electrifying tribute show!


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Promises" by Dave Vargo

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Promises" from Jersey Shore-based roots rocker Dave Vargo's latest album, "Ghost Towns."



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​​​​​​​Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Tom Seaver" by Greg Amici






 

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Five-time GRAMMY Winner Angélique Kidjo Comes to McCarter Theatre Center on April 11th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Angélique Kidjo comes to McCarter Theatre Center on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 7:30pm for an electrifying evening of music spanning her extraordinary career. The performance is part of a limited six-city U.S. tour before Kidjo continues to Europe for a series of international festival appearances.


State Theatre New Jersey presents '60s Rock 'n Roll Revival



Ocean Casino Resort presents UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell



"The Master at Work" Jimmy Webb LIVE! at The Vogel



The Stone Pony presents Glen Hansard on April 11th






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