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This Week in Music:
Previews for Concerts
from March 19-26, 2024

originally published: 03/19/2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from March 19-26, 2024 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Friday, March 22, 2024 - Danny DeVito to narrate Matilda in Concert with the New Jersey Symphony. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- This March, come see New Jersey native Danny DeVito narrate the film Matilda, while David Newman's enchanting score is performed live to picture! Acclaimed actor, producer and director Danny DeVito will join famed film composer David Newman and the New Jersey Symphony in a very special performance of Matilda in Concert at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick, NJ, on March 22, 2024. The performance will also feature celebrity guest appearances by actors who played characters in Matilda, including Pam Ferris (Trunchbull), Rhea Perlman (Mrs. Wormwood) and Mara Wilson (Matilda). Click here for a podcast article about this event.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Blackberry Smoke with Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. Joining Blackberry Smoke for this concert are special guests, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel.




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Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents John McEuen. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents multi-instrumentalist John McEuen on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30pm. John was a member of the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for over 20 years and has rejoined them for several reunions and special music projects.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Westminster Conservatory Noontime Recitals presents music for viola and piano. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Westminster Conservatory at Nassau will present a recital of music for viola and piano on March 21, 2024 at 12:15pm The performers, Dennis Krasnokutsky, viola, and Larissa Korkina, piano, are members of the teaching faculty of Westminster Conservatory of Music. The recital will take place in the Niles Chapel of Nassau Presbyterian Church (61 Nassau Street) in Princeton. It is open to the public free of charge.

Friday, March 22, 2024 - Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Samantha Fish. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Scottish Rite Auditorium presents Samantha Fish on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 8:00pm. Samantha is known first and foremost for her fretwork, Fish's secret weapon is her astute and nuanced storytelling and ultra-vivid detail from carefully honing her craft. JD Simo will open the night.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - NJPAC presents Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Newark! Get Ready to witness an epic performance with iconic multi-platinum artists joining forces to create a legendary night featuring *NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean, bringing fan-favorite hits with their sensational seven-piece live band for an unforgettable concert at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, March 23 at 8:00pm.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Newton Theatre presents Del McCoury Band. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents the Del McCoury Band on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. Even among the pantheon of music's finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages and the crowning glory of the Grand Ole Opry to the present-day culture-buzz of viral videos and digital streams, McCoury is the living link.

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates in Concert. (SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ) -- Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates will perform at The All Saints' Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 7:30pm. The acclaimed finger-picking guitarist plays an eclectic mix of folk, jazz, contemporary and traditional – with other touches like classical, vaudeville, and cabaret.




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Saturday, March 23, 2024 - Centenary Stage Company presents Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and the Legendary Il Sont Partis Band. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's concert series continues with a performance by Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and the Legendary Il Sont Partis Band on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:00pm. The concert will take place at CSC's Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center.

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - New Jersey Youth Symphony Returns to The Mills at Jersey Gardens for its Annual PLAYATHON. (ELIZABETH, NJ) -- The New Jersey Youth Symphony (NJYS) returns to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, New Jersey's largest outlet and value retail center, for its annual Playathon on Sunday, March 24. Nearly 600 talented young musicians will entertain shoppers with pops favorites, including symphonic highlights from Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings, and Star Wars. In addition to the festival orchestra performance in Center Court at 3:00pm, two additional stages will feature NJYS jazz and woodwind performers beginning at 12:30pm.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Hot Club of Cowtown at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 7:30pm - DERVISH: 30th Annual US Tour at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Blue October at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

Friday, March 22, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Joe Zook & Blues Deluxe at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 2:00pm - "So Good!" The Neil Diamond Experience at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates in Concert at All Saints' Episcopal Church, 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076




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Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 7:30pm - John McEuen & The Circle Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Saturday, March 23, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Blackberry Smoke at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Sunday, March 24, 2024 @ 2:00pm - Time for Three at Grunin Center, 1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

Sunday, March 24, 2024 @ 4:00pm - Monmouth Civic Chorus: Brahms to Brandau at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Sunday, March 24, 2024 @ 7:00pm - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960

Sunday, March 24, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Chris Pinnella's Unchained Melodies at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Rick Wakeman at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm - Guster: We Also Have Eras at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701

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Blackberry

Blackberry Smoke: Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music

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Sun

Sun Ra Arkestra

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Berlind Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: music

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New

New Jersey Symphony presents Holst's The Planets - An HD Odyssey

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: music

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Ty

Ty Mares

Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music

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Taylor

Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular

Friday, January 31, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music

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EVENT PREVIEWS

Lucrecia

Lucrecia Pays Homage to Former Bergen County Resident and Reigning Queen of Salsa, Celia Cruz

"Life is a carnival! It's much more beautiful to live it singing." If you're unfamiliar with my life's mantra, perhaps you’d recognize it if I were instead to say "la vida es un carnaval, es más bello vivir cantando." Now put a salsa beat under it and add the iconic voice of the Queen herself, Celia Cruz. Sound familiar? One would hope.



MPAC

MPAC presents Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30pm. With over two billion streams, pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Are Your Ready For It? A Taylor Experience Starring Traci Marie, paying tribute to Taylor Swift's iconic Eras Tour on Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00pm. This is a fast paced, energetic, captivating show, that features a live band tribute to the most successful tour in music history.



Springsteen

Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music Announces the Third Annual American Music Honors Recipients

(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music has announced the honorees of its third annual American Music Honors event, to be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 on the campus of Monmouth University in West Long Branch. The 2025 honorees are: Smokey Robinson, John Fogerty, Emmylou Harris, Tom Morello, and Joe Ely. The event begins at 8:30pm.



Remember

Remember Jones to Be First Performer at Mantoloking Road Playhouse with JONES SINGS JONES!

(BRICK, NJ) -- Remember Jones, Asbury Park native known nationally for his theatrical performances and original music, has been announced as the first artist to play Brick's first live theater, Mantoloking Road Playhouse. Remember Jones will bring his 17-piece big band to present JONES SINGS JONES! on March 21-22, 2025.