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SOPAC's Annual Giants of Jazz Honors Paquito D'Rivera in a Milestone Celebration

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) proudly announces that the 26th Annual Giants of Jazz concert will honor the extraordinary Paquito D'Rivera—a 16-time Grammy and Latin Grammy Award-winning musician whose brilliance bridges the worlds of jazz and classical music. The celebration takes place Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 7:30pm, and is produced by Grammy Award-winning bassist and long-time Giants of Jazz producer John Lee.





 



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 21-27, 2025

Here is a look at shows taking place from October 21-27, 2025 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.




The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday

(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- The Lizzie Rose Music Room presents JC Cole on Friday, October 24, 2025. Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers will open the night. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.




The Landis Theater presents Halloween Night show with Alice Cooper and Type O Negative tribute bands

(VINELAND, NJ) -- The Landis Theater presents Schools Out! Tribute to Alice Cooper and Dead Again - Tribute to Type O Negative on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 8:00pm. It's a rocking Halloween night!




Four Sticks - The Music of Led Zeppelin to Perform at Drew University

(MADISON, NJ) -- Gene DiNapoli presents Four Sticks - The Music of Led Zeppelin at The Concert Hall at Drew University on Saturday, October 25, 2025. If you've ever dreamed of witnessing the raw power and electrifying presence of Led Zeppelin live, this is the band that will make that dream a reality. Showtime is 8:00pm.











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Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners: American As It Gets Tour

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



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New Jersey Symphony: Disney’s Fantasia in Concert

Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960



Classical

Classical Season Celebration

Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



Hanson

Hanson

Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631



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An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley

Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008










FEATURES


KC and the Sunshine Band LIVE! at STNJ

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of KC and The Sunshine Band at State Theatre New Jersey on October 11, 2025.




The Concert Hall at Drew University presents Clint Holmes in Concert: Let's Go! Up on the Roof

(MADISON, NJ) -- The Concert Hall at Drew University presents Clint Holmes in Concert: Let's Go! Up on the Roof on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 7:30pm. In this show, one of the greatest voices of our generation re-imagines the greatest hits of the most beloved songwriters of the last 60 years.




A Tribute to Lazlo and 25 Years of BlowUpRadio

BlowUpRadio.com is in the midst of its annual Banding Together benefit for the Spondylitis Association of America with a webathon until October 22nd featuring live performances by Jersey artists. It's also a very special anniversary for the online radio station that was the first to be built around New Jersey artists. Lazlo has been doing this for 25 years now! And the local music community wanted to pay tribute to him and the station.




Friends of Symphony Hall presents "An Evening of Smooth Jazz" with Gerald Albright

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Friends of Symphony Hall along with Smooth Jazz New Jersey team up to bring adult contemporary music to the newly renovated Terrace Ballroom housed in Newark Symphony Hall. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, they present "An Evening of Smooth Jazz" with Gerald Albright and special guest Bradford Hayes Quartet. Doors are at 6:00pm.




Makin Waves with Don McLean: Starry Stories

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, "Starry Starry Night" – A Night of Hits and Stories, on Nov. 14 to URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.












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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (BELMAR, NJ) -- "Are you going to write about the show?" I was asked at the Belmar Arts Center. To be honest, I hadn’t gone to the show planning to write about it. The show was billed as "Tony Tedesco & Friends" and featured Tony with Keith Monacchio and Lou Montesano - three guys you might have been able to see each week at The Saint 20 years ago.



    Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag's Halloween Spectacular! The band has two shows set for New Jersey and one for Pennsylvania. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize!



    (ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) recently kicked off a new performance series that showcases exceptional, internationally acclaimed musicians in an intimate setting. These talented individuals are scheduled to present their performances in the new listening room, The Marquee Club located in The Spotlight Cabaret, during the months of October and November.



    (SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- New Jersey internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com - Where NJ Rock Lives, announces its 18th annual Banding Together Webathon to benefit the Spondylitis Association Of America. Taking place for a full week, Thursday October 16 through Wednesday October 22, 2025, on their internet radio station. Ninety acts from New Jersey and all over the globe will perform half hour performances, as they raise money to fund research and provide the programs and services to help the community suffering from this debilitating disease.



    Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of The Rascals and Gary Lewis and the Playboys at PNC Bank Arts Center on October 3, 2025.












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