Bon Jovi is one of the biggest rock bands to ever come from New Jersey. They started out as a true hard rock band, but morphed into a more mainstream rock sound over time.

It's hard to put into words just how big the Slippery When Wet album was when it came out. It took Bon Jovi from a few regional hits into superstardom within a few months.

Props go out to the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation that runs several JBJ Soul Kitchens throughout the state - non-profit Community Restaurants that serve paying and in-need customers.

Bon Jovi was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.

 

COLUMNS

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 10-16, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 10-16, 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.

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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Anything at All" by Dave Vargo

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Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/05/2026

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This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 3-9, 2026

 

MORE NEWS

State Theatre New Jersey presents Celtic Woman - A New Era Tour

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Grammy®-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman, the most successful all-female Irish group in history, is set to return to North America and captivate audiences once again with their brand-new tour, Celtic Woman – A New Era. The tour comes to State Theatre New Jersey on Friday, March 6, 2026 at 8:00pm.

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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

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The Levoy Theatre presents Million Dollar Reunion

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bergenPAC presents The Jacksons on February 21st

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Van Halen to Release Expanded Edition of "5150"

 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.

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The Levoy Theatre presents Million Dollar Reunion

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The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Yellow Brick Joel: The Tribute Concert

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Outpost in the Burbs presents An Evening with Josh Ritter