originally published: 05/21/2024
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Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from May 21-28, 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
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Wednesday, May 22 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Electrifying Chicago blues masters Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials - newly inducted into the Blues Foundation's Blues Hall Of Fame - will perform live at The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. In Chicago, a city overflowing with unrivaled blues talent, world-renowned Chicago blues royalty Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials have been standing tall for almost 41 years.
Thursday, May 23 - Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Music of Warren Zevon. (RED BANK, NJ) -- On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Count Basie Center for the Arts presents Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Music of Warren Zevon. It's been 20 years since the world lost one of its most gifted, respected, and haunted musicians. Warren Zevon bravely battled a rare form of cancer, writing, recording, and performing his music, right up to the last day of his 'Dirty Life and Times'.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
Wednesday, May 22 - Mercer County Symphonic Band presents Annual Spring Concert. (WEST WINDSOR, NJ) -- The Mercer County Symphonic Band will present its annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre. The event is free and open to the public, and available via live stream. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Friday, May 24 - Newton Theatre hosts The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents The Last Waltz Celebration featuring The THE BAND Band and special guests on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 8:00pm. They will bring to life one of the most historic concerts of the rock era.
Friday, May 24 - Battle of the Bands Returns to Sherman Theater. (STROUDSBURG, PA) -- Get ready for an electrifying night of music as the Sherman Theater presents its second Battle of the Bands event this year on Friday, May 24th, 2024. With a diverse lineup of talented acts and $2,000 in cash prizes up for grabs, this promises to be an exhilarating showcase of local musical talent. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm.
Saturday, May 25 - Newton Theatre presents presents Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience. (NEWTON, NJ) -- The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience on Saturday, May 25, 2024. This is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Saturday, May 25 - Saturday In The Parc at Renault! presents Yacht Rock Gold Experience. (EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ) -- Renault Winery @ Resort presents Saturday In The Parc at Renault! on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from noon to 4:00pm. Hosted by the one and only John King, get ready to set sail with the Yacht Rock Gold Experience.
Sunday, May 26 - Music at Bunker Hill presents a Vocal Chamber Music Concert featuring Lucy Fitz Gibbon and Friends. (SEWELL, NJ) -- Music at Bunker Hill presents a Vocal Chamber Music Concert featuring Soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon and Friends on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Bunker Hill Presbyterian Church (330 Greentree Road) in Sewell. Showtime is 3:00pm.
Sunday, May 26 - East Lynne Theater Company to Host its First-Ever "Summer Soiree" fundraiser. (CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Cape May's award-winning, Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company will host its first-ever "Summer Soiree" fundraiser on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The limited-ticket event will be held near Higbee Beach at the stunning, new, carbon-neutral home of an East Lynne board member. The event runs from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Wednesday, May 22 @ 7:30pm - Lil Ed & The Blues Imperials at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, May 23 @ 7:30pm - Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Music of Warren Zevon at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, May 24 @ 7:30pm - The Allman Betts Band at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Friday, May 24 @ 7:30pm - Matt O'Ree Band at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Friday, May 24 @ 8:00pm - Lindsey Webster at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Saturday, May 25 @ 7:30pm - Bell Bottom Blues at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Sunday, May 26 @ 7:00pm - An Evening with Leslie Odom Jr. at Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
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Tuesday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Don Was and the Pan Detroit Ensemble at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Tuesday, May 28 @ 7:30pm - Voice and the Violin at McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater), 91 University Place, Princeton
COLUMNS
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Makin Waves Song of the Week: "(Not) What I Want" by The Break Plans
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "(Not) What I Want" from Jersey Shore trio The Break Plans' forthcoming debut EP.
MORE NEWS
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Makin Waves with Steve Forbert: Keep on Keepin' on
Now based in Asbury Park, Meridian, MS-raised singer-songwriter Steve Forbert is an American musical treasure whose latest album, "Daylight Savings Time," is another omnivorously observant chronicle of magic and meaning within everyday moments. As he approaches his 70th birthday, Steve explores aging with beautiful, natural metaphors and a few man-made ones, such as the fun-loving "Purple Toyota," the album's second single.
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Two River Theater to present two Concerts by Bernadette Peters in November
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Xian Zhang announces appointment to music director of Seattle Symphony while remaining music director of New Jersey Symphony
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Gary Van Miert to Release 3rd LP of Psychedelic Gems as The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!
UPCOMING SHOWS
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Creed, 3 Doors Down, and Finger Eleven to play shows in Holmdel and Atlantic City
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- CREED, the multi-platinum, GRAMMY® and American Music Award-winning rock band, has announced Summer of ‘99 Tour dates for 2024. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-city tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 and the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena in Atlantic City on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Both shows include supporting acts 3 Doors Down and Finger Eleven.
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Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour comes to Prudential Center in December
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Nicole Atkins announces East Coast Tour including shows in NJ and Philly
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Avenel Performing Arts Center presents Americana Women
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