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

originally published: 11/19/2024

Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from November 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. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Jump to Featured Events, Event Previews, Event Listings.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Wednesday, November 20 - State Theatre New Jersey presents The Alan Parsons Live Project. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents The Alan Parsons Live Project: Reset and Power Back on Tour on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $49-$284.

Thursday, November 21 - State Theatre New Jersey presents Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with support from New Breed Brass Band. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with support from New Breed Brass Band on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans




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Thursday, November 21 - Renaissance Quartet Brings Bold Innovation and Classical Mastery to McCarter Theatre on Thursday. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- Prepare to be captivated by the Renaissance Quartet, featuring violinists Randall Goosby and Jeremiah Blacklow, violist Jameel Martin, and cellist Daniel Hass. Graduates of the Juilliard School and mentored by the legendary Itzhak Perlman, the Quartet brings a unique blend of classical mastery and innovative flair to McCarter Theatre on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30pm. Known for reimagining chamber music traditions, this New York based ensemble combines technical excellence with a bold, forward-thinking approach that appeals to a diverse audience.

EVENT PREVIEWS

Wednesday, November 20 - Prudential Center presents Blessd and Ryan Castro. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Ryan Castro and Blessd, powerhouse hitmakers and leaders of the new generation of Reggeaton hailing from Colombia, bring their joint U.S. tour "AY BENDITO GHETTO" - powered by Touring The World and Seitrack US - to the Prudential Center in Newark on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 8:00pm.

Wednesday, November 20 - Holmdel Theatre Company presents The Carlile Family Band with special guest Stella Prince. (HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Following a series of captivating performances across the country, the Carlile Family Band, an Americana, Folk, and Indie trio from Curlew, Washington, will bring their heartfelt sound to the The Duncan Smith Theater on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:30pm. Stella Prince will open the night. Doors open at 7:00pm.

Saturday, November 23 - Newton Theatre presents The Artimus Pyle Band with Six Gun Sally. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Artimus Pyle Band comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Six Gun Sally will open the night. Showtime is 8:00pm.

Sunday, November 24 - Top 5 Finalists for the 13th Annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition to Compete on November 24th. (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) has announced the top five finalists of the 13th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition. Pulled from 220+ entrants from 21 different countries, these gifted young singers represent the next generation of great jazz vocalists. The top five finalists are: Amira B. (New York City), Georgia Heers (New York City), Angélique Nicolas (France), Syndee Winters (Los Angeles, CA), and April May Webb (West Hartford, CT).




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Sunday, November 24 - Chinese Pianist Junwen Liang to Perform at Stockton University. (GALLOWAY, NJ) -- Junwen Liang, a Chinese pianist who started playing at age 9, will perform at Stockton University's Campus Center Theatre on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Showtime is 2:00pm.

Tuesday, November 26 - NJPAC presents Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist. (NEWARK, NJ) -- Lindsey Stirling, viral premier electronic violinist, dancer, and aerialist, is tuning up her bow for the holidays. The multi-platinum-selling musician-composer is ready to embark on her North American Snow Waltz Tour 2024, a 21-date trek that brings her to Newark, New Jersey on at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 8:00pm for The Snow Waltz Tour 2024.

EVENT LISTINGS

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Tuesday, November 19 @ 7:30pm - WP Voice Song Evening - Canadian Songs at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:00pm - Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue with New Breed Brass Band at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:30pm - NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents Repertoire 2024 at Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church, 5 Lewis Place, Closter

Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:30pm - WP Pop Music Showcase at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Wednesday, November 20 @ 7:30pm - The Alan Parsons Live Project at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick

Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30pm - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick




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Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30pm - Randall Goosby Returns: Renaissance Quartet at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton

Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30pm - Marshall Crenshaw - Up Close & Personal at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, November 22 @ 7:00pm - An Evening With Cher: The Memoir at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Friday, November 22 @ 7:30pm - Lucinda Williams and her band at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre), 91 University Place, Princeton

Friday, November 22 @ 7:30pm - Shemekia Copeland at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Friday, November 22 @ 8:00pm - KC and The Sunshine Band at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown

Saturday, November 23 @ 7:30pm - Wooden Ships Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Saturday, November 23 @ 8:00pm - HAPPY FRANKS-GIVING! – Swingtime Big Band Celebrates Sinatra at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood

Saturday, November 23 @ 8:00pm - StevieMac: A Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Experience at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Sunday, November 24 @ 3:00pm - Vibraphonist Warren Wolf at William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

Sunday, November 24 @ 3:00pm - A Carole King Christmas at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan

Sunday, November 24 @ 7:00pm - The Wailin’ Jennys at Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch

Sunday, November 24 @ 7:30pm - Amanda Fish at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton

Monday, November 25 @ 6:30pm - Count Basie Center Gospel Choir: Giving Thanks at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank

Monday, November 25 @ 7:30pm - WP New Music Ensemble at William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne

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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.