Nobody put more Americans “In the Mood” for great swing music than Glenn Miller, leader of the most famous big band of all time. The Miller sound lives on through performances by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, performing the classic 1930s and 40s tunes that made the Greatest Generation swing.
Discover the Cape May Exit Zero Jazz Festival, a premier musical event showcasing world-class jazz in the charming seaside town of Cape May, New Jersey. Get ready for an unforgettable experience: Immerse yourself in captivating performances, explore the vibrant local scene, and create lasting memories at this highly anticipated festival. Plan your visit to Cape […]
ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA Brings a Global Sensation to UCPAC’s Main Stage in Rahway New Jersey’s thriving live music scene is preparing to welcome one of the world’s most celebrated tribute productions as ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA takes the stage at UCPAC’s Main Stage in Rahway on Saturday, May […]
The 10th Annual Freestyle Jersey Jam Returns: A Legendary Night of Freestyle Music Hits New Jersey on May 16 New Jersey’s live entertainment calendar continues to deliver unforgettable experiences, and this spring one of the region’s most electrifying music celebrations returns for a milestone edition. On Saturday, May 16, the 10th Annual Freestyle Jersey Jam […]
Central New Jersey’s Jersey Talent Returns to Showcase Young Performers at State Theatre Central New Jersey’s celebrated community talent showcase, Jersey Talent, is back, offering young performers ages 8 to 25 a unique platform to shine on one of the state’s most historic stages. Set for Saturday, May 16, 2026, the event will take place […]
Livingston Taylor Brings Five Decades of Music, Storytelling, and Masterful Songcraft to Montclair with Special Guest Pete Muller New Jersey’s thriving live music community continues to welcome legendary artists whose careers have shaped American songwriting and performance culture. One of the most anticipated events on the Garden State’s spring concert calendar arrives on Saturday, May […]
New Jersey’s music scene has always thrived on authenticity—the kind that can’t be manufactured, only lived—and on Saturday, May 16, 2026, that ethos will be fully realized when James Maddock & Band take the stage for a performance that embodies decades of craft, resilience, and unmistakable artistic identity. In a state where rock and roll […]
Perhaps America’s finest violinist, Principal Guest Conductor Joshua Bell shows his astonishing range in this two-hour European tour: Mendelssohn’s surging Hebrides Overture finds Bell leading from the concertmaster seat; then he stands in the solo spotlight for the Spanish symphony that is (wink, wink) all about the violin; finally Bell takes the conductor’s podium for […]
Sevendust’s Ever-Evolving Sound Hits New Jersey as the Band Brings Truth Killer to the Stage For nearly three decades, Sevendust have built a career by refusing to stand still. While countless hard rock and metal acts have chased trends or softened edges over time, Sevendust have carved out a sound that remains instantly recognizable yet […]
Leonid & Friends Live in Montclair What began as a passion project by founder Leonid Vorobyev has turned into a global sensation. Leonid & Friends first gained attention with their jaw-dropping renditions of Chicago’s greatest hits—so authentic that the legendary band themselves shared the videos on their official site. Since then, this powerhouse 11-piece ensemble […]
New Jersey’s live music calendar continues to distinguish itself as one of the most thoughtfully curated and artistically rich ecosystems in the region, and on May 16, 2026, Ocean Grove will once again take center stage with a performance that reflects both the legacy and forward motion of modern Americana. That evening, the Jersey Shore […]
Sugar Mountain Honors Neil Young with a Night of Timeless Music at The Newton Theatre On Saturday, May 23rd at 8 p.m., music lovers in New Jersey have the opportunity to experience the brilliance of Neil Young brought to life by Sugar Mountain at The Newton Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 […]
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