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New Jersey Festival Orchestra announces 2026-27 Season

(WESTFIELD, NJ) -- New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) has announced its 2026–27 season, promising an exciting series of concerts that celebrate America, the holiday season, Broadway, and the enduring power of live orchestral music. Under the baton of Maestro David Wroe, the 44th season continues NJFO's tradition of blending beloved masterpieces with innovative, accessible programming designed to delight longtime patrons and welcome new audiences.





 



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Home in Your Heart" by Gary Shaffer

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Home in Your Heart," the latest single from veteran Jersey Shore singer-songwriter Gary Shaffer.




State Theatre New Jersey presents their annual Classical Season Celebration on October 15th

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey celebrates the power of classical performance with the annual Classical Season Celebration on Thursday, October 15, 2026. This year's event will take place in STNJ's intimate Studio space with a performance featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Christina Bouey and award-winning pianist Yoon Lee entirely lit by candlelight.




Bradley Beach to host Hispanic Heritage Month Concert in Riley Park on Saturday

(BRADLEY BEACH, NJ) -- The Borough of Bradley Beach invites residents, visitors, and music enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of live music and community festivities at Riley Park on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 4:00pm to 7:30pm.




BBD Rhythm & Blues Band to Perform at Orchard Park By David Burke on September 25th

(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Orchard Park by David Burke presents some high-quality original blues when respected New Jersey-based bluesman James 'JB' Barnes and his BBD Rhythm & Blues Band perform there in concert on Friday, September 25, 2026. Showtime is 7:00pm. Admission is free.











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Moondance - Van Morrison Tribute

Friday, September 11, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room Tuckerton, NJ
 

The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 
 
 
 






 

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(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) --   Ocean Casino Resort presents John Fogerty and Steve Winwood on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm in Ovation Hall. The pair of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers bring their Legacy tour to Atlantic City.



(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Music Box at the Borgata presents Justin Hayward on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. It's part of his The Story in Your Eyes Tour.



(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company will open its 2026/27 season with an extraordinary evening of music, swing, and entertainment when internationally acclaimed Swedish performer Gunhild Carling takes the stage at the Sitnik Theatre on Saturday, September 12 at 7:30pm.



(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Colombian-born harpist, composer, and bandleader Edmar Castañeda has redefined what the harp can do in contemporary jazz, using the instrument to create rhythm, bass, harmony, and melody. A Latin GRAMMY nominee, Castañeda brings his quartet to McCarter Theatre's Berlind Theatre on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:30pm. Among his many credits, he performed and served as a music consultant for Disney's Encanto.



(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- The Williams Center hosts Spirit of 76 Expo with the Dressed to Kill KISS tribute band on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 11:00am to 11:00pm. This event celebrates the 50th anniversary of KISS's legendary "Spirit of '76" Destroyer tour.












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