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Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Lyle Lovett And Lisa Loeb: In Conversation And Song

(RED BANK, NJ) -- Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Lyle Lovett And Lisa Loeb: In Conversation And Song on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Doors are at 6:30pm, showtime is 7:30pm.

 
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The Wellmont Theater presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. The band comes to The Wellmont Theater on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Bell Theater at Bell Works presents The Weeklings BeatlesBash

(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- The Weeklings bring their BeatlesBash show featuring The Horns & Strings Orchestra to the newly opened Bell Theater at Bell Works on Sunday, May 19, 2024 with a matinee performance at 3:00pm.

Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Bruce Cockburn

(COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Bruce Cockburn with special guest Patty Larkin on Saturday, November 9, 2024. For 50 years, this Canadian musical legend has been capturing in song the essence of human experience–while fiercely striving to make it better. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.

Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band at Debonair Music Hall

(TEANECK, NJ) -- Black Box Studios presents Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at Debonair Music Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm; showtime is 8:00pm. Hailing from Manchester, UK, Israel Portnoy is more than just a musician – he's an artist who weaves soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics into every note he plays.


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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.



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