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SUMMARY:Festival of the Moon
DESCRIPTION:Festival of the Moon – UCPAC Rahway \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience an unforgettable celebration of art\, music\, and imagination at the Festival of the Moon\, a 17-day event taking place from October 4 through October 20\, 2025 at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) Main Stage in Rahway\, NJ. \n\n\n\nAt the heart of the festival is Luke Jerram’s breathtaking 23-foot sculpture of the Moon\, suspended high above the stage to create a mesmerizing atmosphere unlike anything else in New Jersey. \n\n\n\nAs part of this one-of-a-kind event\, the New Jersey Symphony will perform a special evening of orchestral works inspired by our celestial companion. Conducted by Symphony Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel\, the program features a mix of timeless masterpieces and beloved popular selections. Audiences can expect stirring performances of Debussy’s “Clair de Lune\,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Starburst\,” Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade\,” and music from film favorites such as Moonstruck and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. \n\n\n\nFestival Dates: October 4–20\, 2025Location: Union County Performing Arts Center\, Main Stage\, Rahway\, NJ \n\n\n\nThe Festival of the Moon blends large-scale art and live music into an extraordinary cultural experience\, making it a must-see event for families\, art lovers\, and anyone looking to explore New Jersey’s vibrant performing arts scene.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/festival-of-the-moon/
LOCATION:Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)\, 1601 Irving St.\, Rahway\, NJ\, 07065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series: Jason Aldean Warren Zeiders\, Chase McDaniel\, Lauren Gottshall\, Dee Jay Silver
DESCRIPTION:🎤 Jason Aldean Stadium Concert – Live in Harrison\, NJ | Oct. 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready\, New Jersey! Country music superstar Jason Aldean is bringing the heat to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison for an unforgettable night of music on Friday\, October 10\, 2025\, at 7:00 PM. \n\n\n\nPart of the Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series\, this high-energy show will also feature special performances by Warren Zeiders\, a standout artist signed to Warner Records\, along with fast-rising talents Chase McDaniel and Lauren Gottshall along with Dee Jay Silver. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a longtime Aldean fan or new to the country scene\, this electrifying lineup promises a night full of powerhouse vocals\, fan favorites\, and fresh new sounds. \n\n\n\n📍 Location:Sports Illustrated StadiumHarrison\, NJ \n\n\n\n📅 Date:Friday\, October 10\, 2025 \n\n\n\n🕖 Time:Show starts at 7:00 PM \n\n\n\n🎶 Featured Artists: \n\n\n\n\nJason Aldean (Headliner)\n\n\n\nWarren Zeiders\n\n\n\nChase McDaniel\n\n\n\nLauren Gottshall\n\n\n\nDee Jay Silver\n\n\n\n\nDon’t miss your chance to be part of one of New Jersey’s biggest country concerts of the year. Get your boots ready – this is a night you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/sports-illustrated-stadium-concert-series-jason-aldean-warren-zeiders-chase-mcdaniel-lauren-gottshall-dee-jay-silver/
LOCATION:Sports Illustrated Stadium\, 600 Cape May Street\, Harrison\, New Jersey\, 07029\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:High Vis Live at White Eagle Hall
DESCRIPTION:High Vis Live at White Eagle Hall – Jersey City\, NJ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Friday\, October 10\, 2025Venue: White Eagle Hall\, Jersey CityDoors Open: 7:00 PM | Show Starts: 8:00 PMTickets: General Admission – $31.86Age Restriction: 16+Ticket Limit: 6 per customer \n\n\n\n🔥 UK Punk Meets Jersey Grit – High Vis Hits White Eagle Hall\n\n\n\nGet ready\, Jersey City! The UK’s post-punk powerhouse High Vis is bringing their electric live energy to White Eagle Hall this October 10th for a night that hardcore and alt-rock fans won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\nKnown for their genre-defying sound\, High Vis blends gritty street punk with sweeping melodies\, textured post-punk rhythms\, and raw emotional power. Hailing from across the UK’s underground scene\, this collective of musicians brings together the best of DIY punk ethos with modern storytelling and sonic innovation. \n\n\n\nJoining the stage are supporting acts Crush Your Soul and COLD GAWD\, promising a full lineup of hard-hitting\, soul-shaking sound. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎶 About High Vis\n\n\n\nFormed in 2016 by veterans of the UK hardcore scene\, High Vis quickly made waves with their emotionally charged performances and fearless approach to songwriting. Their breakout albums\, including No Sense No Feeling\, Blending\, and their latest release Guided Tour\, explore everything from working-class struggles to inner turmoil\, all wrapped in a dynamic blend of punk\, post-rock\, and anthemic alt sounds. \n\n\n\nWith tracks that are both political and deeply personal\, the band’s music speaks to audiences around the world — and their live shows are nothing short of cathartic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎟 Ticket Info & Details\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $31.86\n\n\n\nSeated Admission: Available day-of-show (if not sold out)\n\n\n\nDelivery Options: Mobile / Print-at-Home – FREE\n\n\n\nLimit: Up to 6 tickets per customer\n\n\n\n\nDon’t wait — tickets are expected to sell fast for this one-night-only show. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📍 Venue Details\n\n\n\nWhite Eagle Hall337 Newark AveJersey City\, NJ 07302Known for its historic charm and cutting-edge sound system\, White Eagle Hall is one of North Jersey’s top live music venues. Easily accessible and located in the heart of downtown Jersey City. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Why You Can’t Miss This Show\n\n\n\n\nExperience the blazing live energy of one of the UK’s most important punk voices today\n\n\n\nHear new music from High Vis’ critically acclaimed album\, Guided Tour\n\n\n\nWitness an unforgettable night of music\, meaning\, and momentum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎫 Get Your Tickets Now and be part of a night where sound\, spirit\, and solidarity collide — only at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City.\n\n\n\n🔗 Discover more live shows\, concerts\, and cultural events across New Jersey.nd be part of an evening that celebrates music\, history\, and the spirit of baseball. \n\n\n\n🎟️ Tickets\, Merchandise & Info:\n\n\n\nAccessible seating available for all guests. \n\n\n\nClick here to go to the Merch Stand in The Vending Lot.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/high-vis-live-at-white-eagle-hall/
LOCATION:White Eagle Hall\, 337 Newark Avenue \, NJ\, Jersey City\, New Jersey\, 07302\, United States
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SUMMARY:Young Gun Silver Fox
DESCRIPTION:Musical chemistry is a rare\, intangible thing. But for Andy Platts and Shawn Lee\, the creative force behind Young Gun Silver Fox the unmalleable\, unspoken connection that gives their work such a unique and distinctive sound was apparent from their first experiences in a studio together.\nAlongside their now decade plus long tenure as Young Gun Silver Fox where they have built up a growing fanbase which includes the likes of Hans Zimmer\, Jeff Lynne\, and The Black Pumas to name a few \, both have already received plaudits for their individual creative excursions. American born\, UK based musician Shawn Lee through his own extensive catalogue of recordings with the likes of Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra and his well-received solo albums\, as well as a go to award winning producer and multi-instrumentalist for the likes of James Morrison and Joel Culpepper\, and more recently musical director and drummer for the legendary Asha Puthli in Europe\, USA & Australia .\nMeanwhile the multi-talented Andy Platts is the chief songwriter and leader of much loved Brit-soul sensations Mamas Gun. He’s also clocked up a plethora of song writing collaborations with legends such as Rod Temperton and Brian Jackson\, as well as writing songs for the forthcoming album of rising UK soul star MT Jones for this forthcoming debut album and they both co wrote the title track of the latest Take That album ‘This Life’ which went to number 1 in the UK charts.\nOf their initial hook up Shawn explains that “It was about 2006 when we came across each other on Myspace and I checked out Andy and saw that he knew a couple of the same people\, and I was impressed with his talents so I sent him a message saying we should hook up and do something\, and he never got back to me of course! But maybe it was around 2009 when we first spoke.”\nTaking their name from Andy’s standing as youngest band member and Shawn’s resplendent silver locks\, and sensing they were kindred musical spirits\, the duo set about crafting their 2015 debut West End Coast\, bonding over a shared love of the smooth sounds of ’70s pop-soul and artist’s such as Ned Doheny\, Hall & Oates\, Steely Dan and the breezy\, west coast stylings that had been in Shawn’s musical DNA since his youth. “I remember at one point thinking Steely Dan was the ultimate group because they had hit singles and were on the radio and I’m like ‘man they’re accessible and they’re in the mainstream but their music is so sophisticated and so musical and they have the best playing and the best arrangements.’ I just thought if you could do that then you’ve won\, that’s the ultimate thing musically for me that if I could do something like that\, that had all those qualities but was still accessible then you’re killing it. Music like that and bands like that are rare\, it’s a really special thing. And there’s something about Young Gun Silver Fox that’s winning on those two fronts.”\nThe release of their 2015 debut album West End Coast was timely\, riding in at the beginning of an overdue reappraisal of the previously maligned world of music that became (unfairly) grouped under the then fashionable ‘Yacht Rock’ tag\, and Young Gun Silver Fox came straight out the box with a perfectly curated record that fused all the best components of mid ’70s to early ’80s contemporary pop and soul. Much to their own surprise\, the band immediately found its audience. “We were surprised\,” explains Andy\, “we were making it for us and we thought we’d try and put it out and it would be great to even play it live but we had no idea that it would find the audience that we hoped it might find\, and we got really lucky in places like Holland where it really took off and we were playing big venues.”\nIf West End Coast lit a musical spark then follow up AM Waves\, released in 2018 fanned the flames and helped turn Young Gun Silver Fox into a self-made success story\, showing a growing synergy between the two musicians that shone through on tunes like the deep\, funky pop of ‘Caroline’\, ‘Lenny’s deceptively poignant balladry and the beachside disco of ‘Kingston Boogie’. “After the first album was done it was like ‘yeah\, this really works and this feels good’ and we’d only just scratched the surface of it” says Andy. “So by the time we hit AM Waves we were really confidently digging in and chomping at the bit really.”\nContinuing to build on the reputation forged from their recorded output\, Shawn and Andy followed up with stellar live shows and a touring schedule that took them round the world\, finding fans in the many far flung corners of the world and securing the endorsement of musical legends. “I was surprised to discover how many Brazilian musicians were fans when I was in Rio doing some recording\,” enthuses Shawn\, “and I was very pleased to hear that Jeff Lynne from ELO was a big fan.”\n2020’s Canyons cemented the band as a permanent fixture in people’s hearts and minds and elevated them to the status afforded on their own musical heroes\, nailing the tricky skill of making deceptively layered and richly arranged music sound effortless. Whether through the easy rolling groove of opener ‘Kids’\, euphoric horn blasts of ‘Dream Woman’ or masterful song writing of closing piano ballad ‘All This Love’\, this was band reveling in reaching new heights.\nThe pandemic induced lockdown provided time for the duo to reflect but not to rest on their laurels\, and October 2022 saw the band release their fourth work to date\, the aptly titled Ticket To Shangri La\, a culmination of everything the band do best\, and a record that transports you to musical paradise the second the piano stabs of opener ‘Still Got It Goin’ On’ kick in and the one-two sucker punch of second track (and the albums lead single) ‘West Side Jet’ lifts you off your feet with its four to the floor rhythm and joy-inducing chorus.\nThe last albums genesis came from the sharing of songs and recordings online\, with each member embellishing the other’s tunes\, whether that was Andy adding melodies and lyrics or Shawn laying down extra instrumentation. Says Andy of the process; “When Shawn sends me stuff all the musical variables are done so it’s out of my hands and that’s great but it’s horrible as well\, because I get to see Shawn’s mind working and he’s given me his stuff but I might think ‘I wouldn’t put that chord there I’d do that’ and I think ‘oh fuck\, how do I work with this!’ I really enjoy that because it keeps you on your toes and you don’t rest on your laurels\, you gotta bring your ‘A’ game and scrub up!” And although Shawn’s desire was to up the groove factor on this album\, as always it comes down to choosing the absolute best songs. “I knew it was gonna be coming down to what the best songs are\, I do think it’s an album of bangers though\, the whole first five or six songs hit you and there hasn’t been another one of our records like that\, it’s strong man.”\nThree years later the band are preparing to release their fifth album ‘Pleasure’\, after an insanely busy year completing their largest US tour to date in 2024 as well as touring Europe\, including supporting The Black Pumas both in the US & UK\, who personally asked for them to support them\, as they are such big fans of the band.\n‘Pleasure’ took on a different and more personable recording process\, after four albums with both musicians laying down ideas in their own studios and sending files back and across via email. Shawn in London and Andy in Norfolk\, this album Shawn travelled to Andy’s studio The Prairie for four days in December 2024 and back again in January 2025. The duo commenced furiously writing & recording ideas from a completely blank slate. Over half of the album’s 10 songs were birthed from these in-person sessions. This was a real game changer and evolution of the game for Andy and Shawn.\nThe only additional musicians on the album are the horn players. Nichol Thomson trombone & arrangements\, Tom Walsh on trumpet & Graeme Blevins on sax and flute. The rest is handled by Andy and Shawn. Andy engineered these sessions and the album was later mixed & finished at Shawn’s London studio with Pierre Duplan\, helping engineer and mix it.\n“At this point YGSF are continuing to build on their back catalogue and we are constantly thinking about using our collective strengths to evolve”\, explains Andy.\nWhat happens next is open to fate\, but one certainty is that Andy and Shawn will continue to come up with the goods. “The ‘West Coast’ vibe was really a jumping off point initially\,” says Andy. “The more music we make\, the more it really is all about what Shawn & I do together naturally\, and so that’s evolving the MO of the whole project all the time in a really natural way.”
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/young-gun-silver-fox/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Avenue\, Asbury Par\, New Jersey\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:KC and The Sunshine Band
DESCRIPTION:KC and The Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 50 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey—KC for short—developed a unique fusion of R&B and funk\, with a hint of a Latin percussion groove\, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight\,” “That’s The Way (I Like It)\,” and “Shake Your Booty.” With sales of over 100 million records\, nine Grammy® nominations\, three Grammy® Awards\, and an American Music Award\, KC and The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music. Today\, KC and The Sunshine Band play over 100 live shows annually\, circling the country and playing dates regularly throughout Europe\, Australia\, and South America.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/kc-and-the-sunshine-band/
LOCATION:State Theatre New Jersey\, 15 Livingston Avenue \, NJ\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:A Marvelous Night: The Music of Van Morrison
DESCRIPTION:Legendary guitarist John Tropea joins an All-Star Band on a musical journey through the lifework of one of the most influential and unusual artists of our time\, Sir Van Morrison.\nWell known for hiring only the top studio musicians\, Morrison called on the highly regarded guitarist when recording Astral Weeks\, Vedon Fleece\, and St. Dominic’s Preview. Tropea has recorded with hundreds of artists\, including Eric Clapton\, Paul Simon\, Laura Nyro\, James Brown\, Bonnie Raitt\, Lyle Lovett\, Chuck Mangione\, Barbara Striesand\, Frankie Valli\, Chaka Kahn\, Aretha Franklin\, Harry Chapin\, Deodato\, Bo Diddley\, Miles Davis\, John Lennon\, Ringo Starr\, and Yoko Ono.\nFresh off his recent soundtrack work on the award-winning film A Complete Unknown\, ‘Blues Brother’ Rob Paparozzi leads Gypsy Souls\, a stellar 12-piece ensemble of musical nobility featuring ‘Crooner’ Pat Guadagno\, ‘Musical Cosmopolite’ Michael Ghegan\, Burlap to Cashmere’s Steve Delopoulos\, and Maximum Horns\, will take you Into the Mystic and beyond.\nAnyone who has been to one of Pat Guadagno’s theatrical musical celebrations\, BobFest (Bob Dylan)\, The Heart of Saturday Night (Tom Waits)\, 100 Years of Hank (Hank Williams)\, Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen)\, Enjoy Every Sandwich (Warren Zevon)\, or Souvenirs (John Prine)\, knows to expect a selective harvest of musical gems from Sir Van’s prolific catalog\, delivered with passion and reverence that has become Guadagno’s trademark.\n‘neath the cover of October Skies’\nA Marvelous Night – the Music of Van Morrison\nYou will be Healed!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/a-marvelous-night-the-music-of-van-morrison/
LOCATION:Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Rob Schneider
DESCRIPTION:Rob offers a unique blend of classic Vegas music to start the evening. He shows off his pipes to fire up the crowd\, and he will keep the laughs rolling all evening\, even through the most controversial of subjects. Rob Schneider does not shy away from controversy.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/rob-schneider/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music,Stand-Up Comedy,Theatre
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SUMMARY:40 Below Summer
DESCRIPTION:Since 1988\, Cannibal Corpse have been at the forefront of death metal\, having helped shape and define the genre\, and creating a seminal\, incomparable body of work in the decades that followed. In 2021 they raised the stakes again with 15th album Violence Unimagined\, growing ever more complex and intense\, and now they return with its successor\, the equally monstrous Chaos Horrific\, starting a new chapter in their legacy. Written closely after the conclusion of the Violence Unimagined sessions due to the pandemic preventing them from touring like usual\, echoes of that album exist in Chaos Horrific\, but this is a whole new beast of its own. “To me this album feels sort of like a continuation of Violence Unimagined. The style is quite similar\, but individually none of the songs on Chaos Horrific sound like songs on Violence Unimagined\,” says bassist Alex Webster. “It’s a full-on death metal album\, Cannibal Corpse style\, and a very natural progression from Violence Unimagined.”\nWhile the band have always been noted for their technicality and complex songwriting\, this does not define where the writing process takes them. “I believe that our songwriting has progressed in a manner where every song paves its own path whether it be a straightforward song or a technical song\, sometimes a mix of both\, so there’s no preconceived idea that we want to be more technical. The music just sort of takes its own course\,” explains guitarist Rob Barrett. The band also had no specific plan for the record\, always approaching each one with an open mind\, just intent on writing the best songs that they can. “When we create a new record the writing flows freely and organically\,” says guitarist/producer Erik Rutan. “One thing I had hoped for with the writing of Chaos Horrific was that the material would push the envelope a bit in a slightly different direction than Violence Unimagined; expand the dynamics\, explore new territory without departing from what Cannibal Corpse is and always shall be. That naturally happened and is exactly what we achieved with this album.” The band also continue to uphold their legacy as they sonically progress and evolve with each and every release\, never repeating themselves and working hard to make every song unique. With the intention of making albums on which every song is potentially the standout they have certainly pulled this off on Chaos Horrific’s ten tracks\, showcasing a broad range of dynamics that propel the whole thing thrillingly. Kicking off with the aptly titled “Overlords Of Violence” they are in full on attack mode\, the track a straight down the line rampant aural assault designed to kill. Then there are the likes of “Frenzied Feeding” and “Blood Blind”\, the former alternating between high speed technical aggression and deeply atmospheric mid-tempo ugliness\, and the latter a brutal\, loping chug-fest that carries so much sonic weight it is quite devastating\, but literally any track could be singled out. Likewise\, every track stands apart from those alongside them\, but together they make so much sense\, the record flowing seamlessly.\nWith the album named by drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz\, the members all felt it was a great representation of the band\, as is always the intention\, and lyrically they linger in typically dark and twisted territory. Subjects covered include resetting the human race through mass mutilations (“Blood Blind”)\, fighting off hordes of zombies (“Chaos Horrific”)\, the selection of a random individual to be dismembered and sacrificed (“Summoned For Sacrifice”)\, and the violent revenge of victims of human trafficking (“Vengeful Invasion”). The album artwork – by longtime collaborator Vince Locke – is also suitably Cannibal Corpse-esque\, featuring a chaotic tangle of the living and the undead\, which evokes the lyrics of the title track.\nHaving now produced six Cannibal Corpse albums – starting with 2006’s Kill – this is Rutan’s second release as a full fledged member\, having officially joined in 2020\, and his contributions have only improved the band. “He already was part of the Cannibal Corpse family so his transition from producer to guitarist/songwriter/producer was seamless\,” says Webster. “Erik’s a super hard worker so somehow he’s able to do all of those things at the highest level. We were already very comfortable working with him\, and it’s only gotten better. We’re energized and excited about the future\, and Erik’s contributions are a big part of that.” Adds Rutan\, “I feel like every album we’ve worked on together has progressed forward with a better understanding of each other\, allowing us to push each other further even more to get the best out of one another.”\nTracking at Rutan’s studio\, Mana Recording in Florida\, the band’s home state\, was comfortable for all involved\, though required everyone to work hard and be at the top of their game. Things went smoothly\, and smoother than ever on the guitar front due to Barrett and Rutan having “custom guitars built with longer scale necks to hold the proper intonation necessary for lower tunings\, which drastically reduced the hours spent on trying to track guitar that stays in tune throughout the session\,” says Barrett. Webster asserts that it was a lot of hard work\, and that “there’s a lot of attention to detail in the studio. We try to get the best possible tones from our gear\, and capture the best possible performances. This can take a lot of time and effort but the end result is absolutely worth it.” Rutan states that the sessions were a “powerhouse”\, with so much effort going into what has emerged as a massive album\, further asserting that “everything about recording albums is hard but damn I love doing it! Creating albums\, something that will last an eternity beyond our time\, is something so very special\, and every album we create I feel very grateful to have such an opportunity to do so.”\nWith the pandemic behind them\, Cannibal Corpse were thrilled to hit the road again in 2022\, finally able to unleash the Violence Unimagined tracks live. “We’re so grateful to be able to get back out there and play for all of our fans\,” says Webster. “We’ve always enjoyed it\, but after being forced off of the road for almost two years we appreciate the opportunity to play live that much more\, and we are so thankful for all of the fans who’ve come out to the shows since we’ve been back at it. It’s great to see you all again!” They are already looking ahead to the touring in support of Chaos Horrific\, every track on there destined to go off like a bomb when played live\, and the band are primed and ready to destroy everything in their path. Though they have not given much thought to the fact that 2023 is their 35th anniversary\, Rutan sums up how everybody feels about this milestone. “I think it is such an amazing feat. It speaks to the work ethic and dedication that everyone has put into Cannibal Corpse. When you think about how many bands never make it a decade\, let alone three plus\, it is such a testament to the creativity aspect and determination and loyalty towards what we do.”
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/40-below-summer/
LOCATION:Starland Ballroom\, 570 Jernee Mill Rd\, Sayreville\, New Jersey\, 08872\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Dirty Deeds
DESCRIPTION:Dirty Deeds – The AC/DC Experience celebrates the thunderous energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story that is AC/DC. Dirty Deeds captures the essence of the legendary Australian rock band that defined a genre with hits like “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”\, “Let There Be Rock”\, “You Shook Me All Night Long”\, “Shoot to Thrill”\, “Thunderstruck” and many more!
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/dirty-deeds/
LOCATION:The Newton Theatre\, 234 Spring St\, \, NJ\, Newton\, NJ\, 07860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Tupelo Honey: A VAN MORRISON CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Tupelo Honey is a celebration of the timeless music of Van Morrison and the masters of blue-eyed soul.\nThe show is a celebration of soul\, storytelling\, and the unmistakable magic of Van Morrison\, the style of music he helped to create called “Blue Eyed Soul” and the countless artists he’s influenced over the last 60 years.\nFrom rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics to thunderous horns and soul stirring energy\, come experience Tupelo Honey.
URL:https://explorenewjersey.org/event/tupelo-honey-a-van-morrison-celebration/
LOCATION:New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Music
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