originally published: 07/23/2024
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Here is a look at upcoming shows taking place from July 23-30, 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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Tuesday, July 23 - Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band. (WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band on July 23, 2024 at 7:30pm. The well-known singer and trumpeter Benny Benack III will team up with a wonderful big band, Big Beat.
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Wednesday, July 24 - Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence. (WAYNE, NJ) -- The Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:30pm. The esteemed trumpeter Brian Lynch and his high-powered Latin jazz ensemble Spheres of Influence are sure to light up the stage with their fiery playing.
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Wednesday, July 24 - Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ruthie Foster. (TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Ruthie Foster on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Ruthie Foster is a five-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who mixes a wide palette of American song forms, from gospel and blues to jazz, folk and soul. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.
EVENT PREVIEWS
Tuesday, July 23 - Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite to Play Shows in Holmdel and Camden. (CAMDEN, NJ) -- Ten years is a long enough wait for two powerhouse and legendary classic rockers to hit the road together again! Styx and Foreigner who continue with the next leg of their two-year Farewell Tour team up this summer for the "Renegades & Juke Box Heroes" co-headlining trek, produced by Live Nation. Legendary British rocker, John Waite, will bring his #1 songs, "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile" to the party, rounding out a great night of hits. The tour comes to the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 and to the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Tuesday, July 23 - Ocean County Library Jackson Branch to Host Karaoke for Adults with Special Challenges. (JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- Love to lift your voice in song? Enjoy meeting new friends? Want a morning of fun? Join the Ocean County Library Jackson Branch for "Karaoke for Adults with Special Challenges" on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. The event begins at 10:00am.
Wednesday, July 24 - A Look at the Musical Acts at 2024 Monmouth County Fair. (FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Fair is almost here and brings with it incredible live musical performances. The fun kicks off with The Counterfeiters from 8:15pm-9:00pm and 9:30pm-10:15pm on Wednesday, July 24. Playing a little bit of everything - hits from '80s and '90s, hip hop, pop and more - this ultimate party band will have the audience dancing the night away.
Thursday, July 25 - Banned From Utopia featuring Frank Zappa Alumni to Play Williams Center for the Arts. (RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Banned From Utopia featuring legendary Frank Zappa alumni Ray White, Bobby Martin and Scott Thunes, will be touring North America with The Paul Green Rock Academy this summer. The We Love Zappa Tour celebrates the music of Frank Zappa from all eras and comes to the Williams Center for the Arts on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:30pm.
Thursday, July 25 - Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents The Tia Fuller Trio. (WAYNE, NJ) -- Shea Center for the Performing Arts presents The Tia Fuller Trio on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:30pm. A force in the musical words of jazz, pop and R&B, Tia Fuller had completed a Master's degree in Jazz Pedagogy and Performance when she was selected to tour with pop star Beyonce. Fuller became a featured soloist on Beyonce's tours and performances across the globe, making many DVDs and recordings with the pop icon.
Friday, July 26 - Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Wycliffe Gordon and Friends. (WAYNE, NJ) -- On Friday, July 26, 2024, Shea Center for Performing Arts presents Wycliffe Gordon and Friends. Wycliffe Gordon is one of the most outstanding trombonists today, and is also a composer, and arranger. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Saturday, July 27 - Scottish Rite Auditorium presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) -- The Camden County Board of Commissioners presents The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Doors are at 6:00pm, showtime is 7:00pm. If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won't want to miss The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute.
Saturday, July 27 - West Windsor Arts presents Rini on July 27th. (PRINCETON, NJ) -- West Windsor Arts presents Rini on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the Nassau Park Pavillion. This is a free show with live music and art activities. Dan Kassel will kick off the evening at 5:00pm. Feel free to bring a chair and some refreshments to enjoy.
Saturday, July 27 - Andrea Wolper Trio to Perform at the Puffin Cultural Forum. (TEANECK, NJ) -- Andrea Wolper, a notable figure in the New York jazz scene, is set to grace the stage at the Puffin Cultural Forum on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:00pm. Known for headlining at esteemed venues such as the Blue Note, Dizzy's Club, and Birdland, Andrea Wolper has also previously served as President of International Women in Jazz, and served on the Advisory Board of the Jazz Vocal Coalition.
Saturday, July 27 - Melody Trucks & Fitzkee Brothers Band To Headline Rootsapalooza at The Wonder Bar. (ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Acclaimed Southern Roots-rock vocalist and percussionist Melody Trucks is bringing her musical buddies The Fitzkee Brothers Band on the road with her for the Road to Roots 2024 Tour, performing locally as part of Rootsapalooza at Wonder Bar on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 7:30pm. The lineup also includes Des & the Swagmatics, Matt O'Ree Band, Ryan Gregg & Friends, and a Roots Rock Revival All Star Jam.
Sunday, July 28 - Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person to Kick off 2024 Music at the Barn series. (HACKENSACK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department announced the return of Music at the Barn hosted by the County's Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. The first concert in the 2024 series at the Wortendyke Barn (13 Pascack Rd, Park Ridge, NJ) will feature the Matt Chertkoff Trio and Houston Person on Sunday, July 28, from 4:00pm–6:30pm.
Monday, July 29 - Ocean City Music Pier presents 10cc on July 29th. (OCEAN CITY, NJ) -- One of the most inventive and influential bands in the history of pop music, 10cc, will perform live on Monday, July 29, 2024 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The band’s 2024 Ultimate, Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is the group's first in over three decades. Showtime is 7:00pm. Click here for an interview with Graham Gouldman of 10cc.
EVENT LISTINGS
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Tuesday, July 23 @ 7:30pm - Benny Benack with the Big Beat Big Band (and that’s a lot of B’s!) at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:00pm - The Tony Mart Legacy Last Waltz at Atlantic City at Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Atlantic City
Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:30pm - Brian Lynch and Spheres of Influence at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Wednesday, July 24 @ 7:30pm - Ruthie Foster at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, July 25 @ 6:00pm - Billy Walton Band at The Point, 998 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Thursday, July 25 @ 7:30pm - The Tia Fuller Trio at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Thursday, July 25 @ 7:30pm - John Gorka at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Thursday, July 25 @ 8:00pm - The Studio Series: Salsa Night at State Theatre Studio, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick
Thursday, July 25 @ 8:00pm - Earth Wind and Fire Tribute Band at Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park
Friday, July 26 @ 7:00pm - The Tony Mart Legacy Last Waltz at Somers Point Beach, Morrow Beach, 800 Bay Avenue, Somers Point
Friday, July 26 @ 7:30pm - Wycliffe Gordon and Friends at William Paterson University - Shea Center for Performing Arts, 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne
Friday, July 26 @ 7:30pm - John Hathaway & The Grey Riders at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton
Saturday, July 27 @ 7:30pm - King’s X at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
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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