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State Theatre New Jersey presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey presents Itzhak Perlman in Recital on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 3:00pm. Perlman, joined by his longtime recital partner Rohan De Silva, returns to STNJ in one of the most anticipated events of the season as he celebrates his 80th birthday. The program will include Mozart's Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 3 in B-flat Major; Franck's Sonata for Violin and Piano in A Major; Dvořák's Sonatina in G Major; and others to be announced from the stage.





 



Sleeping With Sirens releases "An Ending In Itself"

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- The iconic alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens return with the poignant and powerful track, "An Ending In Itself," produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Circa Survive, Movements). Driven by unrelenting angst and gigantic melodies, this release marks the first single released with Rise Records since Feel, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.




"Unplugged Hearts - An Acoustic Alternative Collection"

UAC Management unveils "Unplugged Hearts - An Acoustic Alternative Collection" a globally curated compilation that brings together artists from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden, united by one defining element - the power of music in its most stripped and honest form.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Footman's Tale" from Jersey City-based Silver Heir's debut album, "Hindenburg Variations."




State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey and Metropolitan Entertainment present Graham Nash - Live on Tour 2026 on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 8:00pm. Nash will perform a career-spanning retrospective from his six decades of contributions to contemporary music.











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The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD - "Tristan und Isolde"

Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 12:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764



NBPAC

NBPAC presents The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band

Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901



Joy

Joy Clark (with special guest Sug Daniels)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Jersey Shore Arts Center
66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756



Deadgrass

Deadgrass

Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087



Americana

Americana Women - Celebrating the Icons of Country and Folk

Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Kean Stage - Enlow Recital Hall
215 North Avenue, Hillside, NJ 07205










FEATURES


MPAC presents Tony Danza: Standards and Stories on April 18th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Popular entertainer Tony Danza brings his Standards and Stories concert to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 8:00pm. Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza performs a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.




PHOTOS from moe. at Ardmore Music Hall
March 6-7, 2026

(ARDMORE, PA) -- moe. recently had a four night run at the Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA from March 4-7, 2026. Photographer Chris Paul was on hand to take photos from the final two nights.




Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on March 29th

(HILLSIDE, NJ) -- Kean Stage presents An Evening with Isaac Mizrahi on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Enlow Recital Hall (215 North Avenue) in Hillside. His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band. Showtime is 7:00pm.




MPAC presents Patti LaBelle on April 17th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Legendary vocalist Patti LaBelle comes to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. Through the years, the songbird's name has become synonymous with grace, style, and class.




Lalah Hathaway LIVE! at UCPAC

Spotlight Central and Love Imagery have photos and a recap of Lalah Hathaway at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) on March 6, 2026.












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    EVENT PREVIEWS

    (NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



    (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



    (CHATHAM, NJ) -- Chatham Community Players present One for the WOMEN - a special cabaret show March 20-21, 2026. It's a musical evening honoring women lyricists, composers, as well as songs that celebrate women.



    (MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- Outpost in the Burbs presents Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines in a co-headlining show on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the First Congregational Church of Montclair. Showtime is 8:00pm.



    (TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College proudly presents Celtic Angels Ireland on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with an afternoon performance at 2:00pm and an evening show at 7:00pm.












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    Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/19/2026

    "I do, "Floating on the Dreamline;" I'm a music professor at The University of Massachusetts in Lowell, I'm a musicologist by training, that's what my doctorate is in but I've been a singer songwriter in several different formats since I was a teenager," began Alan Williams as he talked about his latest release, a crisis in confidence and more. "So, all of these songs had been closest to my heart in terms of music making; I grew up in North Carolina in Asheville. When I grew up there, there was not a whole lot of music, art or any of the wonderful things that are there now so I was desperate to get out and now I'm kind of desperate to get back because it's such a lovely place on earth and there is such a vibrant music and arts scene there that it sort of calls back to home."