This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 16-22, 2025<\/title><\/p>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/css\/lazyframe.css\"\/>\n<link rel=\"preload\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shareaholic.net\/assets\/pub\/shareaholic.js\" as=\"script\"\/>\n<meta name=\"shareaholic:site_id\" content=\"06f6b44375b461b004650e7d1dc86951\"\/><\/p>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lato:wght@900&family=Roboto&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/css\/style2024mainB.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\"\/>\n <\/head><body id=\"wp_automatic_ReadabilityBody\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"maintop\">\n \ufeff<\/p>\n<div class=\"box1\">\n <center><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\"> <\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box3\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/sides\/Menu2024.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/sides\/webhamburger65.jpg\" alt=\"New Jersey Stage Menu\" style=\"max-width:150px; min-width:120px;\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n?><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"title5\">\n<center\/> \n<center><\/p>\na look at shows taking place throughout the New Jersey area<\/em><\/p>\n<\/center>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<center>originally published: 09\/16\/2025<\/center><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events\/MusicThisWeek.jpg\" height=\"300px;\" width=\"600px"\"\/><\/p>\nHere is a look at shows taking place from September 16-22, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#FeaturedEvents\">Featured Events<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#EventPreviews\">Event Previews<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#EventListings\">Event Listings<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#ComingSoon\">Coming Soon<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSend press releases to\u00a0info@newjerseystage.com<\/strong>\u00a0to have your events previewed at New Jersey Stage. There is no cost for preview articles. Featured listings are found in the NJ Stage calendar, reserved for advertisers, and provided with individual event pages for every performance.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\/eventpages.php\">Event pages<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0are also available for $10 per event (multiple performances count as a single event). Event pages are also included with every\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\/bannerads.php\">banner ad<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0purchase. Banner ads are available from $50-$100 per event and can be purchased up to 3 months in advance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"FeaturedEvents\" name=\"FeaturedEvents\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>FEATURED EVENTS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/10\/outpost-in-the-burbs-presents-rosanne-cash-with-john-leventhal\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/outpost-June10.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/10\/outpost-in-the-burbs-presents-rosanne-cash-with-john-leventhal\" target=\"_top\">Friday, September 19 – Outpost in the Burbs presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal<\/strong><\/a>. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/28\/jersey-arts-podcast-experience-the-essence-of-jazz-with-grammy-winner-evan-sherman\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jerseyarts.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/full_md\/public\/2025-08\/Evan%20Sherman%20Feature%20Stories%201920x1080.png\" height=\"313px;\" width=\"600px"\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/28\/jersey-arts-podcast-experience-the-essence-of-jazz-with-grammy-winner-evan-sherman\" target=\"_top\">Saturday, September 20 – Jersey Arts Podcast: Experience the Essence of Jazz with Grammy-Winner, Evan Sherman<\/strong><\/a>. New Jersey-native and GRAMMY-winning drummer, Evan Sherman, returns to the Back Deck after three years of sold-out performances. In 2025, Evan spent another year touring and performing internationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Paris Philharmonie, and Royal Albert Hall playing drums and writing arrangements for vocal sensation, Samara Joy who was a surprise guest at last year’s Back Deck concert.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4>Follow New Jersey Stage on social media <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseystage\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@newjerseystage\">Threads<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseystage\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/newjerseystage\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseystage.com\">Bluesky<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/12\/gypsy-a-true-stevie-nicks-experience-comes-to-drew-university\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/gypsy.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/12\/gypsy-a-true-stevie-nicks-experience-comes-to-drew-university\" target=\"_top\">Saturday, September 20 – Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University<\/strong><\/a>. (MADISON, NJ) — The Concert Hall at Drew University hosts\u00a0Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience\u00a0on Friday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Stevie fans, this one\u2019s for you. Gypsy isn\u2019t just a tribute\u2014it\u2019s a full-throttle immersion into the voice, style, and spirit of Stevie Nicks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/swingadelics-three-louies-take-the-stage-at-grunin-center-on-sunday\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/grunin-Sep15.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/swingadelics-three-louies-take-the-stage-at-grunin-center-on-sunday\" target=\"_top\">Sunday, September 21 – Swingadelic’s “Three Louies” take the stage at Grunin Center on Sunday<\/strong><\/a>. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Opera fans might remember “The Three Tenors,” but in the jazz world, there are “The Three Louies”\u2014 Armstrong, Jordan, and Prima! On September 21, 2025, longtime Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon favorites Swingadelic will return to pay tribute to these three legendary artists with a program guaranteed to put attendees in a good mood. The afternoon will also feature the sensational vocals of Vanessa Perea, who will inhabit the role of Louis Prima’s wives, Keely Smith and Gia Maione. The show takes place on the Grunin Center’s Main Stage (Building 11A) at 3:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/02\/an-interview-with-daniel-donato-ahead-of-some-panj-shows\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/oldevents2025\/chris-Sep2a.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/02\/an-interview-with-daniel-donato-ahead-of-some-panj-shows\" target=\"_top\">An Interview with Daniel Donato ahead of some PA\/NJ shows in September<\/strong><\/a>. Daniel Donato stares across the prairie, eyes fixed on the release of Cosmic Country’s latest album, “Horizons”. This is the 2nd release with his current lineup including Nathan “Sugar Leg” Aronowitz (keys), Will “Bronco” Clark (drums), and Will “Mustang” Mcgee (bass). On August 22, 2025, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country played its first marquee show at the Ryman Auditorium in his home city Nashville, TN.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/20\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-selwyn-birchwood\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/lizzie-Aug20.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/20\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-selwyn-birchwood\" target=\"_top\">Monday, September 22 – Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Selwyn Birchwood<\/strong><\/a>. (TUCKERTON, NJ) — Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Monday, September 22, 2025. Birchwood’s 2023 album, Exorcist , is his fourth Alligator Records release. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"EventPreviews\" name=\"EventPreviews\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>EVENT PREVIEWS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTuesday, September 16 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/01\/the-scottish-rite-auditiorium-presents-the-orchestra-starring-former-members-of-the-electric-light-orchestra-and-elo-part-ii\" target=\"_top\">The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II<\/a><\/strong>. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) — The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<center\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\nThursday, September 18 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/12\/dingbatz-presents-trashy-annie\" target=\"_top\">Dingbatz presents Trashy Annie<\/a><\/strong>. (CLIFTON, NJ) — The rock-grunge-punk-outlaw country band Trashy Annie from Austin will headline a night at Dingbatz on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The lineup also includes Midnight Hellion. Doors are at 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/01\/28\/njpac-presents-kashmir-featuring-jean-violet-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-physical-graffiti\" target=\"_top\">NJPAC presents Kashmir featuring Jean Violet celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “Physical Graffiti”<\/a><\/strong>. (NEWARK, NJ) — The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Kashmir – The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live! on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti with Kashmir, one of the most popular Led Zeppelin-inspired bands, featuring vocalist Jean Violet. This group is more than just a tribute band; it offers an immersive experience that brings the iconic music of Led Zeppelin to life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/05\/28\/njpac-presents-the-witcher-in-concert\" target=\"_top\">NJPAC presents The Witcher in Concert<\/a><\/strong>. (NEWARK, NJ) — GEA Live, CD PROJEKT RED, and RoadCo Entertainment has announced The Witcher in Concert (www.thewitcher.com\/concert) will tour the U.S. for the first time ever, visiting more than 45 cities around the country including a stop in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00pm. The Witcher in Concert is a live music experience featuring a timeless soundtrack from “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” by CD PROJEKT RED.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/11\/a-brothers-revival-celebrating-the-legendary-sound-of-the-allman-brothers-band-live-at-drew-university\" target=\"_top\">A Brother’s Revival: Celebrating the Legendary Sound of the Allman Brothers Band Live at Drew University<\/a><\/strong>. (MADISON, NJ) — Get ready to experience the timeless legacy of the Allman Brothers Band like never before, as A Brother’s Revival takes the stage at Drew University Concert Hall on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This high-caliber tribute band honors the spirit and soul of one of America’s most iconic rock groups with a performance brimming with power, precision, and heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/19\/the-newton-theatre-presents-girl-named-tom\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Girl Named Tom<\/a><\/strong>. (NEWTON, NJ) — Girl Named Tom brings their Wilder Then Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. The siblings trio (Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty) made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice”. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/27\/tito-puente-jr-to-headline-outdoor-hispanic-heritage-concert-at-westfield-garden-state-plaza\" target=\"_top\">Tito Puente Jr. to Headline Outdoor Hispanic Heritage Concert at Westfield Garden State Plaza<\/a><\/strong>. (PARAMUS, NJ) — Westfield Garden State Plaza will honor Hispanic Heritage Month on September 19, 2025 with the return of Salsa Night, featuring world-renowned Latin performer Tito Puente, Jr., son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente. Following the success of the mall’s inaugural Salsa Night in 2024, this year’s event has been expanded to deliver an even more vibrant and immersive cultural experience. Admission is free.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/29\/princeton-folk-music-society-presents-the-ebony-hillbillies\" target=\"_top\">Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Ebony Hillbillies<\/a><\/strong>. (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Ebony Hillbillies on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Sometimes called “the last African-American String Band in America,” The Ebony Hillbillies are known for their mix of pop, country, bluegrass, folk and jazz. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/05\/roys-hall-presents-singer-songwriter-crystal-bowersox\" target=\"_top\">Roy’s Hall presents singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox<\/a><\/strong>. (BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) — Roy’s Hall presents singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Known for her soul-stirring music that blossomed from chaos into peace, Crystal’s performance is more than a concert\u2014it\u2019s a voyage through the heartstrings of life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/05\/studio-players-presents-a-cabaret-of-firsts\" target=\"_top\">Studio Players presents A Cabaret of Firsts<\/a><\/strong>. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Studio Players presents A Cabaret of Firsts September 19-20, 2025 with performances at 8:00pm each night. Step into the spotlight and hear the songs that inspired their performers firsts!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/14\/troubadour-acoustic-concert-series-presents-heather-pierson-duo-and-mike-miz-on-friday\" target=\"_top\">Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Pierson Duo and Mike Miz on Friday<\/a><\/strong>. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — The Folk Project’s Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Pierson Duo and Mike Miz on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Showtime is 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4>Follow New Jersey Stage on social media <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseystage\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@newjerseystage\">Threads<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseystage\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/newjerseystage\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseystage.com\">Bluesky<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/14\/bergenstock-music-festival-returns-september-20th\" target=\"_top\">Bergenstock Music Festival Returns September 20th<\/a><\/strong>. (RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) — The Bergenstock Music Festival, a celebration of original music from Bergen County, returns to the Overpeck County Park Ampitheater in Ridgefield Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. The free event features songwriters and original bands hailing from Bergen County, covering a wide array of musical genres including pop, rock, and R&B.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/02\/summer-is-not-over-until-washington-rocks-out-with-the-festival-in-the-borough\" target=\"_top\">Summer Is Not Over Until Washington Rocks Out With The Festival in the Borough<\/a><\/strong>. (WASHINGTON, NJ) — Washington Borough will end summer with a rockin’ great time when it hosts the 21st Annual Festival in the Borough on Saturday, September 20, 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/04\/centenary-stage-company-to-kick-off-2025-26-season-with-john-lloyd-young\" target=\"_top\">Centenary Stage Company to Kick Off 2025-26 Season with John Lloyd Young<\/a><\/strong>. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company’s 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young on Saturday, September 20 at 8:00pm. This starts a celebration of their 40th season of performing arts in Hackettstown. John Lloyd Young is a Tony and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/13\/pinelands-heritage-and-americana-fest-to-take-place-at-albert-music-hall\" target=\"_top\">Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest to Take Place at Albert Music Hall<\/a><\/strong>. (WARETOWN, NJ) — Albert Music Hall will host its annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 5:00pm. This outdoor, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, food, culture, and community activities. Rain date is 9\/21\/2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/14\/the-18th-ospac-annual-west-orange-jazz-festival-to-take-place-september-20th\" target=\"_top\">The 18th OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival to Take Place September 20th<\/a><\/strong>. (WEST ORANGE, NJ) — The OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival produced by Pleasant Valley Productions will celebrate their 18th season on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The festival runs from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and will be hosted by Monifa Brown, radio host of WBGO’s “Saturday Evening Jazz” and “Hard Bop Caf\u00e9” programs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMonday, September 22 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/19\/irving-plaza-presents-kula-shaker\" target=\"_top\">Irving Plaza presents Kula Shaker<\/a><\/strong>. (NEW YORK, NY) — Prime purveyors of psychedelia and one of the biggest U.K. bands of the ’90s, Kula Shaker are back and stronger than ever before. The band released the single “Broke As Folk” on August 1st and will perform at Irving Plaza in New York City on Monday, September 22, 2025 as part of their North American tour.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"EventListings\" name=\"EventListings\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>EVENT LISTINGS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick on the title to go to the event page for complete information on the show.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, September 17 @ 7:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49295\" target=\"_top\">RiverJAM Music Presents…The Listening Room: Songs & Stories<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Triumph Brewery (Red Bank), 1 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, September 17 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48420\" target=\"_top\">Rockin’ Jake Band<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThursday, September 18 @ 7:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48117\" target=\"_top\">Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThursday, September 18 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48925\" target=\"_top\">Willy Porter<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48681\" target=\"_top\">A Brother\u2019s Revival: Allman Brother Tribute<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Concert Hall at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48647\" target=\"_top\">Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48278\" target=\"_top\">Willy Chirino<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48118\" target=\"_top\">Dru Hill<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 3:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=47862\" target=\"_top\">Jazz and Roots Music Festival<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Kean Stage – Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Avenue, Hillside<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48421\" target=\"_top\">Billy Hector With The Midnight Horns<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48392\" target=\"_top\">Evan Sherman<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Morris Museum Back Deck, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49342\" target=\"_top\">Jay Sean with special guest V\u00e9yah<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Carteret Park, Carteret Ave and Cypress St, Carteret<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4>Follow New Jersey Stage on social media <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseystage\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@newjerseystage\">Threads<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseystage\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/newjerseystage\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseystage.com\">Bluesky<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48682\" target=\"_top\">Gypsy, A True Stevie Nicks Experience<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Concert Hall at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=47718\" target=\"_top\">Willy Chirino<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 3:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48884\" target=\"_top\">Swingadelic<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Grunin Center – Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 3:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48441\" target=\"_top\">The Platters\u00ae, The Coasters\u00ae & The Classic Drifters<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 4:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49299\" target=\"_top\">MAC Music Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=47858\" target=\"_top\">The One Hit Wonderers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMonday, September 22 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49286\" target=\"_top\">Selwyn Birchwood<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ComingSoon\" name=\"ComingSoon\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>COMING SOON<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/26\/wellmont-theater-presents-the-revivalists\" target=\"_top\">Wellmont Theater presents The Revivalists<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — RIAA multi-Platinum certified rock band The Revivalists are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough 2015 album, Men Amongst Mountains, with the 10th Anniversary Edition of the album and a US headlinging tour. Locally the tour comes to the Wellmont Theater on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. Nolan Taylor will open the night.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/02\/2025-middlesex-county-jazz-festival-to-take-place-september-24-28\" target=\"_top\">2025 Middlesex County Jazz Festival to Take Place September 24-28<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) — The Middlesex County Jazz Festival will, for the third year in a row, present four free Jazz concerts in four Middlesex County towns, September 24-28, 2025. The producing organizations include the Borough of Carteret; the Metuchen Arts Council along with the Friends of Metuchen Arts; the New Brunswick Jazz Project; and Woodbridge Arts. This year\u2019s offerings spotlight women in jazz as well as several of the towns excellent high school music programs. An important mission of MCJF is to promote music education.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/18\/25-years-of-bayside-the-errors-tour-comes-to-the-stone-pony\" target=\"_top\">25 Years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour comes to The Stone Pony<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ASBURY PARK, NJ) — Esteemed punk band Bayside is celebrating their 25th anniversary with 25 years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour. With support by The Sleeping, the tour comes to The Stone Pony for shows on Wednesday, September 24th and Thursday, September 25th with songs from different albums performed each night. Doors are at 6:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/28\/william-paterson-university-presents-micky-dolenz-of-the-monkees-songs-and-stories\" target=\"_top\">William Paterson University presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Songs & Stories<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(WAYNE, NJ) — William Paterson University presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Songs & Stories on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/vaclav-havel-center-to-honor-joan-baez-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-2025-gala\" target=\"_top\">Vaclav Havel Center to Honor Joan Baez with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Gala<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEW YORK, NY) — The Vaclav Havel Center (VHC) in New York will present its most prestigious honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, to legendary singer, activist, and human rights advocate Joan Baez at its annual Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Bohemian National Hall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/12\/the-newton-theatre-presents-hollywood-nights-the-bob-seger-experience\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 26, 2025. This is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/27\/latin-legends-tribute-to-shakira-and-selena-comes-to-the-strand-theater\" target=\"_top\">Latin Legends Tribute to Shakira and Selena Comes to The Strand Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(LAKEWOOD, NJ) — Two of the most iconic voices in Latin music history will share the same stage\u2014at least in spirit\u2014when Latin Legends: Tribute to Shakira and Selena arrives at The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/05\/ed-sheeran-goo-goo-dolls-alex-warren-and-shaboozey-to-perform-at-12th-annual-we-can-survive-concert\" target=\"_top\">Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren and Shaboozey to Perform at 12th Annual We Can Survive Concert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWARK, NJ) — Audacy announces multifaceted Ed Sheeran, the iconic Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and rising Hip-Hop and Country star Shaboozey will headline its 12th annual We Can Survive concert presented by VEG, ER for Pets, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The powerful night of music supports the Company’s “I’m Listening” mental health initiative and promotes having more mental health conversations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/10\/troubadour-acoustic-concert-series-presents-tara-ogrady-and-the-black-velvet-band-and-teddy-parker\" target=\"_top\">Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band and Teddy Parker<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MORRISTOWN, NJ) — On Friday, September 26, 2025, The Folk Project’s Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band and Teddy Parker. The concert takes place at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/03\/the-newton-theatre-presents-tonights-the-night-a-tribute-to-rod-stewart\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Tonight’s the Night – a tribute to Rod Stewart<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — Tonight’s the Night – a tribute band that celebrates the music of Rod Stewart – will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/07\/strand-center-for-the-arts-presents-chicago-9-the-ultimate-tribute-to-chicago\" target=\"_top\">Strand Center for the Arts presents Chicago 9 \u2013 The Ultimate Tribute to Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(LAKEWOOD, NJ) — The iconic horns, unforgettable melodies, and powerful rhythms of Chicago come alive on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm, as Chicago 9 \u2013 Tribute to Chicago takes the stage at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. They are widely recognized as the premier Chicago tribute band in the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/26\/the-landis-theater-presents-90s-grunge-night-with-pearl-jam-and-chris-cornell-tribute-bands\" target=\"_top\">The Landis Theater presents 90s Grunge Night with Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell tribute bands<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(VINELAND, NJ) — The Landis Theater presents a night of 1990s grunge with Last Exit (Pearl Jam tribute) and Disciple of the Garden (Chris Cornell – Soundgarden, Audio Slave tribute) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/01\/leigh-pilzer-hearing-the-basieandnbspband-was-like-a-bolt-from-the-blue\" target=\"_top\">Leigh Pilzer: Hearing the Basie\u00a0Band was Like ‘a Bolt from the Blue’<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer likes to recall a scene in the movie, The Godfather, “where the son (Al Pacino), who falls in love in Italy, says, ‘It was like a bolt from the blue.'” That’s how Pilzer felt when she first heard the Count Basie big band.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/03\/new-jersey-festival-orchestra-opens-season-with-the-gypsy-spirit-two-concerts-two-unforgettable-programs\" target=\"_top\">New Jersey Festival Orchestra Opens Season with “The Gypsy Spirit”\u2014 Two Concerts, Two Unforgettable Programs<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(WESTFIELD & BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO), under the baton of Music Director David Wroe, launches its 2025\u201326 season with The Gypsy Spirit, a dynamic season-opening celebration presented across two performances: Saturday, September 27 at 7:00pm at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, and Sunday, September 28 at 3:00pm at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/08\/the-metaphysical-center-of-new-jersey-welcomes-13hands-aka-dalien-for-an-evening-of-meditation-celebration-sound-and-song\" target=\"_top\">The Metaphysical Center of New Jersey Welcomes 13HANDS aka DALIEN For An Evening Of Meditation, Celebration, Sound & Song<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(RIDGEWOOD, NJ) — The Metaphysical Center of New Jersey is hosting a special concert featuring Dalien, aka 13Hands (Daniel McBride) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. This is a fun-filled shamanic sound meditation, celebratory song, chanting and interactive event! Doors open at 6:30pm; Event begins at 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/11\/jersey-arts-podcast-legendary-arturo-sandoval-brings-his-talent-to-rutgers-university-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month\" target=\"_top\">Jersey Arts Podcast: Legendary Arturo Sandoval Brings His Talent to Rutgers University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Today we’re speaking with trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval. He is a 10-time Grammy Award winner, an Emmy Award recipient, and a six-time Billboard Award winner. He also holds a Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama, a Doctorate in Fine Arts from the prestigious Notre-Dame University, and was recently honored with a Grammy(R) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 and most recently, in 2024 he was one of the honorees of the Kennedy Center.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/11\/resorts-casino-hotel-presents-marshall-charloff-and-purple-experience\" target=\"_top\">Resorts Casino Hotel presents Marshall Charloff & Purple Experience<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — Resorts Casino Hotel presents Marshall Charloff & Purple Experience on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in the Superstar Theater. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/jon-caspi-and-the-first-gun-to-celebrate-ep-release-in-hazlet\" target=\"_top\">Jon Caspi & The First Gun to Celebrate EP release in Hazlet<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Jon Caspi & The First Gun announce a new EP that will come out on Friday, September 26th on all streaming platforms. It features legendary singer- songwriter and renaissance artist, Dan Bern and other special guest performers. The New Jersey heartland rock, indie, punk and Americana band are taking the unique approach of releasing three separate EP’s, spaced a few months apart and culminating in a full-length vinyl 12\u201d, expected in early 2026, entitled Airport Plaza.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/10\/grammy-award-winner-raphael-saadiq-to-bring-no-bandwith-tour-to-njpac\" target=\"_top\">Grammy Award Winner Raphael Saadiq to Bring “No Bandwidth” Tour to NJPAC<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWARK, NJ) — Get ready to experience an exceptional performance by Raphael Saadiq at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. This highly regarded one-person show, entitled “No Bandwidth,” will highlight Saadiq’s extraordinary talents through a compelling blend of storytelling and musicianship. Attendees can anticipate an unforgettable evening filled with artistic excellence.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/20\/carteret-pac-presents-tom-keifer-band-and-la-guns\" target=\"_top\">Carteret PAC presents Tom Keifer Band and L.A. Guns<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(CARTERET, NJ) — Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Tom Keifer Band and L.A. Guns on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 8:00pm. Keifer is the resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination from his days as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/11\/theatre-at-rvcc-to-launch-season-with-performance-by-bill-haley-jr-and-the-comets\" target=\"_top\">Theatre at RVCC to Launch Season with Performance by Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BRANCHBURG, NJ) — The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will launch its 2025-2026 season with a performance by Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/08\/starland-ballroom-presents-finger-eleven\" target=\"_top\">Starland Ballroom presents Finger Eleven<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(SAYREVILLE, NJ) — The last two years have been a full circle moment for Finger Eleven. After 25 years, the Juno Award-winning band began criss-crossing America again with Creed. Just as when they were rising up, Finger Eleven’s musical hunger has been renewed. See for yourself when the band headlines a night at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Support acts include Alien Ant Farm, BRKN LOVE, Common Wealth, and Sonoa.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/09\/the-broadway-theatre-of-pitman-presents-love-story-a-tribute-to-taylor-swift\" target=\"_top\">The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Known as the pinnacle of Taylor Swift tribute shows, Love Story has captivated audiences across the U.S. and beyond, delivering a spectacular homage to the pop sensation. Performances take place at 2:00pm & 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/14\/the-wag-presents-annual-halloween-spectactular-shows\" target=\"_top\">The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular! The band has two shows set for New Jersey and one for Pennsylvania. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/22\/the-newton-theatre-presents-sierra-hull-and-john-craigie\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Sierra Hull & John Craigie<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — Sierra Hull & John Craigie come to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Sierra is one of the most dynamic voices in bluegrass and Americana. John has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Showtime is 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/28\/light-opera-of-new-jersey-presents-a-celebration-of-the-stage\" target=\"_top\">Light Opera of New Jersey presents “A Celebration of the Stage”<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) is thrilled to present A Celebration of the Stage, an afternoon of world-class vocal performances, on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Showtime is 2:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/altamura-legacy-concerts-presents-arias-and-art-songs-with-altamuracaruso-intl-voice-competition-laureate-winners\" target=\"_top\">Altamura Legacy Concerts presents Arias & Art Songs with Altamura\/Caruso Int’l Voice Competition Laureate Winners<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(PRINCETON, NJ) — On Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 4:00pm, Altamura Legacy Concerts (ALC) at Princeton United Methodist Church will present An Afternoon of Opera Arias and Art Songs with Laureate Winners of the Altamura\/Caruso International Voice Competition. The event is dedicated to the memory of co-founder Leonard J. Altamura (1938-2024).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/17\/add-it-up-violent-femmes-to-stack-their-hits-during-fall-2025-tour\" target=\"_top\">Add It Up: Violent Femmes to Stack Their Hits During Fall 2025 Tour<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(RED BANK, NJ) — The trailblazing folk-punk band Violent Femmes have announced that they are bringing their genre-defying sound back to the stage with a highly anticipated North American Fall Tour. Locally, the band will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Monday, October 6, 2025. 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\nThis Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 16-22, 2025<\/title><\/p>\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/css\/lazyframe.css\"\/>\n<link rel=\"preload\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shareaholic.net\/assets\/pub\/shareaholic.js\" as=\"script\"\/>\n<meta name=\"shareaholic:site_id\" content=\"06f6b44375b461b004650e7d1dc86951\"\/><\/p>\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Lato:wght@900&family=Roboto&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/css\/style2024mainB.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\"\/>\n <\/head><body id=\"wp_automatic_ReadabilityBody\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"maintop\">\n \ufeff<\/p>\n<div class=\"box1\">\n <center><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\"> <\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box3\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/sides\/Menu2024.php\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/sides\/webhamburger65.jpg\" alt=\"New Jersey Stage Menu\" style=\"max-width:150px; min-width:120px;\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n?><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"title5\">\n<center\/> \n<center><\/p>\na look at shows taking place throughout the New Jersey area<\/em><\/p>\n<\/center>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<center>originally published: 09\/16\/2025<\/center><\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events\/MusicThisWeek.jpg\" height=\"300px;\" width=\"600px"\"\/><\/p>\nHere is a look at shows taking place from September 16-22, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#FeaturedEvents\">Featured Events<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#EventPreviews\">Event Previews<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#EventListings\">Event Listings<\/a><\/u>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#ComingSoon\">Coming Soon<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSend press releases to\u00a0info@newjerseystage.com<\/strong>\u00a0to have your events previewed at New Jersey Stage. There is no cost for preview articles. Featured listings are found in the NJ Stage calendar, reserved for advertisers, and provided with individual event pages for every performance.\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\/eventpages.php\">Event pages<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0are also available for $10 per event (multiple performances count as a single event). Event pages are also included with every\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\/bannerads.php\">banner ad<\/a><\/u><\/strong>\u00a0purchase. Banner ads are available from $50-$100 per event and can be purchased up to 3 months in advance.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"FeaturedEvents\" name=\"FeaturedEvents\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>FEATURED EVENTS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/10\/outpost-in-the-burbs-presents-rosanne-cash-with-john-leventhal\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/outpost-June10.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/10\/outpost-in-the-burbs-presents-rosanne-cash-with-john-leventhal\" target=\"_top\">Friday, September 19 – Outpost in the Burbs presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal<\/strong><\/a>. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Outpost in the Burbs presents Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal on Friday, September 19, 2025 at the First Congregational Church, 40 South Fullerton Avenue in Montclair. Doors are at 7:30pm, showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/28\/jersey-arts-podcast-experience-the-essence-of-jazz-with-grammy-winner-evan-sherman\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jerseyarts.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/full_md\/public\/2025-08\/Evan%20Sherman%20Feature%20Stories%201920x1080.png\" height=\"313px;\" width=\"600px"\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/28\/jersey-arts-podcast-experience-the-essence-of-jazz-with-grammy-winner-evan-sherman\" target=\"_top\">Saturday, September 20 – Jersey Arts Podcast: Experience the Essence of Jazz with Grammy-Winner, Evan Sherman<\/strong><\/a>. New Jersey-native and GRAMMY-winning drummer, Evan Sherman, returns to the Back Deck after three years of sold-out performances. In 2025, Evan spent another year touring and performing internationally at venues such as Carnegie Hall, Paris Philharmonie, and Royal Albert Hall playing drums and writing arrangements for vocal sensation, Samara Joy who was a surprise guest at last year’s Back Deck concert.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4>Follow New Jersey Stage on social media <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseystage\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@newjerseystage\">Threads<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseystage\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/newjerseystage\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseystage.com\">Bluesky<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/12\/gypsy-a-true-stevie-nicks-experience-comes-to-drew-university\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/gypsy.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/12\/gypsy-a-true-stevie-nicks-experience-comes-to-drew-university\" target=\"_top\">Saturday, September 20 – Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience comes to Drew University<\/strong><\/a>. (MADISON, NJ) — The Concert Hall at Drew University hosts\u00a0Gypsy: A True Stevie Nicks Experience\u00a0on Friday, September 20, 2025 at 8:00pm. Stevie fans, this one\u2019s for you. Gypsy isn\u2019t just a tribute\u2014it\u2019s a full-throttle immersion into the voice, style, and spirit of Stevie Nicks.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/swingadelics-three-louies-take-the-stage-at-grunin-center-on-sunday\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/grunin-Sep15.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/swingadelics-three-louies-take-the-stage-at-grunin-center-on-sunday\" target=\"_top\">Sunday, September 21 – Swingadelic’s “Three Louies” take the stage at Grunin Center on Sunday<\/strong><\/a>. (TOMS RIVER, NJ) — Opera fans might remember “The Three Tenors,” but in the jazz world, there are “The Three Louies”\u2014 Armstrong, Jordan, and Prima! On September 21, 2025, longtime Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon favorites Swingadelic will return to pay tribute to these three legendary artists with a program guaranteed to put attendees in a good mood. The afternoon will also feature the sensational vocals of Vanessa Perea, who will inhabit the role of Louis Prima’s wives, Keely Smith and Gia Maione. The show takes place on the Grunin Center’s Main Stage (Building 11A) at 3:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/02\/an-interview-with-daniel-donato-ahead-of-some-panj-shows\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/oldevents2025\/chris-Sep2a.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/02\/an-interview-with-daniel-donato-ahead-of-some-panj-shows\" target=\"_top\">An Interview with Daniel Donato ahead of some PA\/NJ shows in September<\/strong><\/a>. Daniel Donato stares across the prairie, eyes fixed on the release of Cosmic Country’s latest album, “Horizons”. This is the 2nd release with his current lineup including Nathan “Sugar Leg” Aronowitz (keys), Will “Bronco” Clark (drums), and Will “Mustang” Mcgee (bass). On August 22, 2025, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country played its first marquee show at the Ryman Auditorium in his home city Nashville, TN.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/20\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-selwyn-birchwood\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/lizzie-Aug20.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/20\/lizzie-rose-music-room-presents-selwyn-birchwood\" target=\"_top\">Monday, September 22 – Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Selwyn Birchwood<\/strong><\/a>. (TUCKERTON, NJ) — Award-winning Florida bluesman Selwyn Birchwood returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Monday, September 22, 2025. Birchwood’s 2023 album, Exorcist , is his fourth Alligator Records release. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"EventPreviews\" name=\"EventPreviews\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>EVENT PREVIEWS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTuesday, September 16 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/01\/the-scottish-rite-auditiorium-presents-the-orchestra-starring-former-members-of-the-electric-light-orchestra-and-elo-part-ii\" target=\"_top\">The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II<\/a><\/strong>. (COLLINGSWOOD, NJ) — The Scottish Rite Auditiorium presents The Orchestra starring former members of the Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<center\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\nThursday, September 18 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/12\/dingbatz-presents-trashy-annie\" target=\"_top\">Dingbatz presents Trashy Annie<\/a><\/strong>. (CLIFTON, NJ) — The rock-grunge-punk-outlaw country band Trashy Annie from Austin will headline a night at Dingbatz on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The lineup also includes Midnight Hellion. Doors are at 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/01\/28\/njpac-presents-kashmir-featuring-jean-violet-celebrating-the-50th-anniversary-of-physical-graffiti\" target=\"_top\">NJPAC presents Kashmir featuring Jean Violet celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “Physical Graffiti”<\/a><\/strong>. (NEWARK, NJ) — The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Kashmir – The Spirit of Led Zeppelin Live! on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Physical Graffiti with Kashmir, one of the most popular Led Zeppelin-inspired bands, featuring vocalist Jean Violet. This group is more than just a tribute band; it offers an immersive experience that brings the iconic music of Led Zeppelin to life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/05\/28\/njpac-presents-the-witcher-in-concert\" target=\"_top\">NJPAC presents The Witcher in Concert<\/a><\/strong>. (NEWARK, NJ) — GEA Live, CD PROJEKT RED, and RoadCo Entertainment has announced The Witcher in Concert (www.thewitcher.com\/concert) will tour the U.S. for the first time ever, visiting more than 45 cities around the country including a stop in Newark at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00pm. The Witcher in Concert is a live music experience featuring a timeless soundtrack from “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” by CD PROJEKT RED.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/11\/a-brothers-revival-celebrating-the-legendary-sound-of-the-allman-brothers-band-live-at-drew-university\" target=\"_top\">A Brother’s Revival: Celebrating the Legendary Sound of the Allman Brothers Band Live at Drew University<\/a><\/strong>. (MADISON, NJ) — Get ready to experience the timeless legacy of the Allman Brothers Band like never before, as A Brother’s Revival takes the stage at Drew University Concert Hall on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. This high-caliber tribute band honors the spirit and soul of one of America’s most iconic rock groups with a performance brimming with power, precision, and heart.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/19\/the-newton-theatre-presents-girl-named-tom\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Girl Named Tom<\/a><\/strong>. (NEWTON, NJ) — Girl Named Tom brings their Wilder Then Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 19, 2025. The siblings trio (Bekah, Joshua and Caleb Liechty) made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice”. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/27\/tito-puente-jr-to-headline-outdoor-hispanic-heritage-concert-at-westfield-garden-state-plaza\" target=\"_top\">Tito Puente Jr. to Headline Outdoor Hispanic Heritage Concert at Westfield Garden State Plaza<\/a><\/strong>. (PARAMUS, NJ) — Westfield Garden State Plaza will honor Hispanic Heritage Month on September 19, 2025 with the return of Salsa Night, featuring world-renowned Latin performer Tito Puente, Jr., son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente. Following the success of the mall’s inaugural Salsa Night in 2024, this year’s event has been expanded to deliver an even more vibrant and immersive cultural experience. Admission is free.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/29\/princeton-folk-music-society-presents-the-ebony-hillbillies\" target=\"_top\">Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Ebony Hillbillies<\/a><\/strong>. (PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents The Ebony Hillbillies on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Christ Congregation Church. Sometimes called “the last African-American String Band in America,” The Ebony Hillbillies are known for their mix of pop, country, bluegrass, folk and jazz. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/05\/roys-hall-presents-singer-songwriter-crystal-bowersox\" target=\"_top\">Roy’s Hall presents singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox<\/a><\/strong>. (BLAIRSTOWN, NJ) — Roy’s Hall presents singer-songwriter Crystal Bowersox on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:00pm. Known for her soul-stirring music that blossomed from chaos into peace, Crystal’s performance is more than a concert\u2014it\u2019s a voyage through the heartstrings of life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/05\/studio-players-presents-a-cabaret-of-firsts\" target=\"_top\">Studio Players presents A Cabaret of Firsts<\/a><\/strong>. (MONTCLAIR, NJ) — Studio Players presents A Cabaret of Firsts September 19-20, 2025 with performances at 8:00pm each night. Step into the spotlight and hear the songs that inspired their performers firsts!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/14\/troubadour-acoustic-concert-series-presents-heather-pierson-duo-and-mike-miz-on-friday\" target=\"_top\">Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Pierson Duo and Mike Miz on Friday<\/a><\/strong>. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) — The Folk Project’s Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Heather Pierson Duo and Mike Miz on Friday, September 19, 2025 at Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Showtime is 7:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4>Follow New Jersey Stage on social media <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseystage\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@newjerseystage\">Threads<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseystage\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/newjerseystage\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseystage.com\">Bluesky<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/14\/bergenstock-music-festival-returns-september-20th\" target=\"_top\">Bergenstock Music Festival Returns September 20th<\/a><\/strong>. (RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) — The Bergenstock Music Festival, a celebration of original music from Bergen County, returns to the Overpeck County Park Ampitheater in Ridgefield Park on Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 1:00pm to 7:00pm. The free event features songwriters and original bands hailing from Bergen County, covering a wide array of musical genres including pop, rock, and R&B.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/02\/summer-is-not-over-until-washington-rocks-out-with-the-festival-in-the-borough\" target=\"_top\">Summer Is Not Over Until Washington Rocks Out With The Festival in the Borough<\/a><\/strong>. (WASHINGTON, NJ) — Washington Borough will end summer with a rockin’ great time when it hosts the 21st Annual Festival in the Borough on Saturday, September 20, 2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/04\/centenary-stage-company-to-kick-off-2025-26-season-with-john-lloyd-young\" target=\"_top\">Centenary Stage Company to Kick Off 2025-26 Season with John Lloyd Young<\/a><\/strong>. (HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) — Centenary Stage Company’s 2025-26 Season will kick off with a Curtain Up! concert performance by John Lloyd Young on Saturday, September 20 at 8:00pm. This starts a celebration of their 40th season of performing arts in Hackettstown. John Lloyd Young is a Tony and Grammy winner, multi-Platinum recording artist and Presidential Appointee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/13\/pinelands-heritage-and-americana-fest-to-take-place-at-albert-music-hall\" target=\"_top\">Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest to Take Place at Albert Music Hall<\/a><\/strong>. (WARETOWN, NJ) — Albert Music Hall will host its annual Pinelands Heritage & Americana Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from noon to 5:00pm. This outdoor, family-friendly event is free to attend and will feature music, food, culture, and community activities. Rain date is 9\/21\/2025.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/14\/the-18th-ospac-annual-west-orange-jazz-festival-to-take-place-september-20th\" target=\"_top\">The 18th OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival to Take Place September 20th<\/a><\/strong>. (WEST ORANGE, NJ) — The OSPAC Annual West Orange Jazz Festival produced by Pleasant Valley Productions will celebrate their 18th season on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The festival runs from 1:00pm to 8:00pm and will be hosted by Monifa Brown, radio host of WBGO’s “Saturday Evening Jazz” and “Hard Bop Caf\u00e9” programs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMonday, September 22 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/19\/irving-plaza-presents-kula-shaker\" target=\"_top\">Irving Plaza presents Kula Shaker<\/a><\/strong>. (NEW YORK, NY) — Prime purveyors of psychedelia and one of the biggest U.K. bands of the ’90s, Kula Shaker are back and stronger than ever before. The band released the single “Broke As Folk” on August 1st and will perform at Irving Plaza in New York City on Monday, September 22, 2025 as part of their North American tour.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"EventListings\" name=\"EventListings\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>EVENT LISTINGS<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nClick on the title to go to the event page for complete information on the show.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, September 17 @ 7:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49295\" target=\"_top\">RiverJAM Music Presents…The Listening Room: Songs & Stories<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Triumph Brewery (Red Bank), 1 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, September 17 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48420\" target=\"_top\">Rockin’ Jake Band<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThursday, September 18 @ 7:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48117\" target=\"_top\">Welcome Back My Friends – An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThursday, September 18 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48925\" target=\"_top\">Willy Porter<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48681\" target=\"_top\">A Brother\u2019s Revival: Allman Brother Tribute<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Concert Hall at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48647\" target=\"_top\">Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Outpost In The Burbs, 40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48278\" target=\"_top\">Willy Chirino<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFriday, September 19 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48118\" target=\"_top\">Dru Hill<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 3:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=47862\" target=\"_top\">Jazz and Roots Music Festival<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Kean Stage – Enlow Recital Hall, 215 North Avenue, Hillside<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48421\" target=\"_top\">Billy Hector With The Midnight Horns<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48392\" target=\"_top\">Evan Sherman<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Morris Museum Back Deck, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49342\" target=\"_top\">Jay Sean with special guest V\u00e9yah<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Carteret Park, Carteret Ave and Cypress St, Carteret<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4>Follow New Jersey Stage on social media <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/newjerseystage\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@newjerseystage\">Threads<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/newjerseystage\">Instagram<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/newjerseystage\">Twitter<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/newjerseystage.com\">Bluesky<\/a> <\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48682\" target=\"_top\">Gypsy, A True Stevie Nicks Experience<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at The Concert Hall at Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSaturday, September 20 @ 8:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=47718\" target=\"_top\">Willy Chirino<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC), 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 3:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48884\" target=\"_top\">Swingadelic<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Grunin Center – Main Stage, 1 College Drive, Toms River<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 3:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48441\" target=\"_top\">The Platters\u00ae, The Coasters\u00ae & The Classic Drifters<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 4:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49299\" target=\"_top\">MAC Music Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, September 21 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=47858\" target=\"_top\">The One Hit Wonderers<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nMonday, September 22 @ 7:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49286\" target=\"_top\">Selwyn Birchwood<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Lizzie Rose Music Room, 217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ComingSoon\" name=\"ComingSoon\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><center>COMING SOON<\/center><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/26\/wellmont-theater-presents-the-revivalists\" target=\"_top\">Wellmont Theater presents The Revivalists<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MONTCLAIR, NJ) — RIAA multi-Platinum certified rock band The Revivalists are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their breakthrough 2015 album, Men Amongst Mountains, with the 10th Anniversary Edition of the album and a US headlinging tour. Locally the tour comes to the Wellmont Theater on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm. Nolan Taylor will open the night.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/02\/2025-middlesex-county-jazz-festival-to-take-place-september-24-28\" target=\"_top\">2025 Middlesex County Jazz Festival to Take Place September 24-28<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ) — The Middlesex County Jazz Festival will, for the third year in a row, present four free Jazz concerts in four Middlesex County towns, September 24-28, 2025. The producing organizations include the Borough of Carteret; the Metuchen Arts Council along with the Friends of Metuchen Arts; the New Brunswick Jazz Project; and Woodbridge Arts. This year\u2019s offerings spotlight women in jazz as well as several of the towns excellent high school music programs. An important mission of MCJF is to promote music education.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/18\/25-years-of-bayside-the-errors-tour-comes-to-the-stone-pony\" target=\"_top\">25 Years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour comes to The Stone Pony<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ASBURY PARK, NJ) — Esteemed punk band Bayside is celebrating their 25th anniversary with 25 years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour. With support by The Sleeping, the tour comes to The Stone Pony for shows on Wednesday, September 24th and Thursday, September 25th with songs from different albums performed each night. Doors are at 6:30pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/28\/william-paterson-university-presents-micky-dolenz-of-the-monkees-songs-and-stories\" target=\"_top\">William Paterson University presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Songs & Stories<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(WAYNE, NJ) — William Paterson University presents Micky Dolenz of The Monkees Songs & Stories on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Shea Center for Performing Arts. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/vaclav-havel-center-to-honor-joan-baez-with-lifetime-achievement-award-at-2025-gala\" target=\"_top\">Vaclav Havel Center to Honor Joan Baez with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Gala<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEW YORK, NY) — The Vaclav Havel Center (VHC) in New York will present its most prestigious honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award, to legendary singer, activist, and human rights advocate Joan Baez at its annual Gala on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Bohemian National Hall.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/12\/the-newton-theatre-presents-hollywood-nights-the-bob-seger-experience\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — Hollywood Nights – The Bob Seger Experience comes to The Newton Theatre on Friday, September 26, 2025. This is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. Doors are at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/27\/latin-legends-tribute-to-shakira-and-selena-comes-to-the-strand-theater\" target=\"_top\">Latin Legends Tribute to Shakira and Selena Comes to The Strand Theater<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(LAKEWOOD, NJ) — Two of the most iconic voices in Latin music history will share the same stage\u2014at least in spirit\u2014when Latin Legends: Tribute to Shakira and Selena arrives at The Strand Center for the Arts on Friday, September 26, 2025 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/05\/ed-sheeran-goo-goo-dolls-alex-warren-and-shaboozey-to-perform-at-12th-annual-we-can-survive-concert\" target=\"_top\">Ed Sheeran, Goo Goo Dolls, Alex Warren and Shaboozey to Perform at 12th Annual We Can Survive Concert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWARK, NJ) — Audacy announces multifaceted Ed Sheeran, the iconic Goo Goo Dolls, Audacy LAUNCH artist Alex Warren and rising Hip-Hop and Country star Shaboozey will headline its 12th annual We Can Survive concert presented by VEG, ER for Pets, on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The powerful night of music supports the Company’s “I’m Listening” mental health initiative and promotes having more mental health conversations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/10\/troubadour-acoustic-concert-series-presents-tara-ogrady-and-the-black-velvet-band-and-teddy-parker\" target=\"_top\">Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band and Teddy Parker<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(MORRISTOWN, NJ) — On Friday, September 26, 2025, The Folk Project’s Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents Tara O’Grady & The Black Velvet Band and Teddy Parker. The concert takes place at the Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/03\/the-newton-theatre-presents-tonights-the-night-a-tribute-to-rod-stewart\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Tonight’s the Night – a tribute to Rod Stewart<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — Tonight’s the Night – a tribute band that celebrates the music of Rod Stewart – will perform at The Newton Theatre on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/07\/strand-center-for-the-arts-presents-chicago-9-the-ultimate-tribute-to-chicago\" target=\"_top\">Strand Center for the Arts presents Chicago 9 \u2013 The Ultimate Tribute to Chicago<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(LAKEWOOD, NJ) — The iconic horns, unforgettable melodies, and powerful rhythms of Chicago come alive on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm, as Chicago 9 \u2013 Tribute to Chicago takes the stage at the Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. They are widely recognized as the premier Chicago tribute band in the country.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/26\/the-landis-theater-presents-90s-grunge-night-with-pearl-jam-and-chris-cornell-tribute-bands\" target=\"_top\">The Landis Theater presents 90s Grunge Night with Pearl Jam and Chris Cornell tribute bands<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(VINELAND, NJ) — The Landis Theater presents a night of 1990s grunge with Last Exit (Pearl Jam tribute) and Disciple of the Garden (Chris Cornell – Soundgarden, Audio Slave tribute) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/01\/leigh-pilzer-hearing-the-basieandnbspband-was-like-a-bolt-from-the-blue\" target=\"_top\">Leigh Pilzer: Hearing the Basie\u00a0Band was Like ‘a Bolt from the Blue’<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Baritone saxophonist Leigh Pilzer likes to recall a scene in the movie, The Godfather, “where the son (Al Pacino), who falls in love in Italy, says, ‘It was like a bolt from the blue.'” That’s how Pilzer felt when she first heard the Count Basie big band.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/03\/new-jersey-festival-orchestra-opens-season-with-the-gypsy-spirit-two-concerts-two-unforgettable-programs\" target=\"_top\">New Jersey Festival Orchestra Opens Season with “The Gypsy Spirit”\u2014 Two Concerts, Two Unforgettable Programs<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(WESTFIELD & BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — The New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO), under the baton of Music Director David Wroe, launches its 2025\u201326 season with The Gypsy Spirit, a dynamic season-opening celebration presented across two performances: Saturday, September 27 at 7:00pm at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, and Sunday, September 28 at 3:00pm at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/08\/the-metaphysical-center-of-new-jersey-welcomes-13hands-aka-dalien-for-an-evening-of-meditation-celebration-sound-and-song\" target=\"_top\">The Metaphysical Center of New Jersey Welcomes 13HANDS aka DALIEN For An Evening Of Meditation, Celebration, Sound & Song<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(RIDGEWOOD, NJ) — The Metaphysical Center of New Jersey is hosting a special concert featuring Dalien, aka 13Hands (Daniel McBride) on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood. This is a fun-filled shamanic sound meditation, celebratory song, chanting and interactive event! Doors open at 6:30pm; Event begins at 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/11\/jersey-arts-podcast-legendary-arturo-sandoval-brings-his-talent-to-rutgers-university-to-celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month\" target=\"_top\">Jersey Arts Podcast: Legendary Arturo Sandoval Brings His Talent to Rutgers University to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Today we’re speaking with trumpeter, Arturo Sandoval. He is a 10-time Grammy Award winner, an Emmy Award recipient, and a six-time Billboard Award winner. He also holds a Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama, a Doctorate in Fine Arts from the prestigious Notre-Dame University, and was recently honored with a Grammy(R) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023 and most recently, in 2024 he was one of the honorees of the Kennedy Center.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/11\/resorts-casino-hotel-presents-marshall-charloff-and-purple-experience\" target=\"_top\">Resorts Casino Hotel presents Marshall Charloff & Purple Experience<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) — Resorts Casino Hotel presents Marshall Charloff & Purple Experience on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in the Superstar Theater. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/jon-caspi-and-the-first-gun-to-celebrate-ep-release-in-hazlet\" target=\"_top\">Jon Caspi & The First Gun to Celebrate EP release in Hazlet<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Jon Caspi & The First Gun announce a new EP that will come out on Friday, September 26th on all streaming platforms. It features legendary singer- songwriter and renaissance artist, Dan Bern and other special guest performers. The New Jersey heartland rock, indie, punk and Americana band are taking the unique approach of releasing three separate EP’s, spaced a few months apart and culminating in a full-length vinyl 12\u201d, expected in early 2026, entitled Airport Plaza.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/10\/grammy-award-winner-raphael-saadiq-to-bring-no-bandwith-tour-to-njpac\" target=\"_top\">Grammy Award Winner Raphael Saadiq to Bring “No Bandwidth” Tour to NJPAC<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWARK, NJ) — Get ready to experience an exceptional performance by Raphael Saadiq at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. This highly regarded one-person show, entitled “No Bandwidth,” will highlight Saadiq’s extraordinary talents through a compelling blend of storytelling and musicianship. Attendees can anticipate an unforgettable evening filled with artistic excellence.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/08\/20\/carteret-pac-presents-tom-keifer-band-and-la-guns\" target=\"_top\">Carteret PAC presents Tom Keifer Band and L.A. Guns<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(CARTERET, NJ) — Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center presents Tom Keifer Band and L.A. Guns on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 8:00pm. Keifer is the resilient, relevant figure in the rock world through constant reimagination from his days as the singer-songwriter, guitarist and front man of hard rock heavyweights Cinderella.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/11\/theatre-at-rvcc-to-launch-season-with-performance-by-bill-haley-jr-and-the-comets\" target=\"_top\">Theatre at RVCC to Launch Season with Performance by Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BRANCHBURG, NJ) — The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg will launch its 2025-2026 season with a performance by Bill Haley Jr. & The Comets on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/08\/starland-ballroom-presents-finger-eleven\" target=\"_top\">Starland Ballroom presents Finger Eleven<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(SAYREVILLE, NJ) — The last two years have been a full circle moment for Finger Eleven. After 25 years, the Juno Award-winning band began criss-crossing America again with Creed. Just as when they were rising up, Finger Eleven’s musical hunger has been renewed. See for yourself when the band headlines a night at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Support acts include Alien Ant Farm, BRKN LOVE, Common Wealth, and Sonoa.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/09\/the-broadway-theatre-of-pitman-presents-love-story-a-tribute-to-taylor-swift\" target=\"_top\">The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story – A Tribute to Taylor Swift on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Known as the pinnacle of Taylor Swift tribute shows, Love Story has captivated audiences across the U.S. and beyond, delivering a spectacular homage to the pop sensation. Performances take place at 2:00pm & 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/14\/the-wag-presents-annual-halloween-spectactular-shows\" target=\"_top\">The Wag presents Annual Halloween Spectacular Shows<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? Bring your family and friends to The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular! The band has two shows set for New Jersey and one for Pennsylvania. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/22\/the-newton-theatre-presents-sierra-hull-and-john-craigie\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Sierra Hull & John Craigie<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — Sierra Hull & John Craigie come to The Newton Theatre on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Sierra is one of the most dynamic voices in bluegrass and Americana. John has mastered the art of creating live shows that feel more like intimate conversations than performances. Showtime is 7:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/07\/28\/light-opera-of-new-jersey-presents-a-celebration-of-the-stage\" target=\"_top\">Light Opera of New Jersey presents “A Celebration of the Stage”<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BASKING RIDGE, NJ) — Light Opera of New Jersey (LONJ) is thrilled to present A Celebration of the Stage, an afternoon of world-class vocal performances, on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Showtime is 2:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/09\/15\/altamura-legacy-concerts-presents-arias-and-art-songs-with-altamuracaruso-intl-voice-competition-laureate-winners\" target=\"_top\">Altamura Legacy Concerts presents Arias & Art Songs with Altamura\/Caruso Int’l Voice Competition Laureate Winners<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(PRINCETON, NJ) — On Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 4:00pm, Altamura Legacy Concerts (ALC) at Princeton United Methodist Church will present An Afternoon of Opera Arias and Art Songs with Laureate Winners of the Altamura\/Caruso International Voice Competition. The event is dedicated to the memory of co-founder Leonard J. Altamura (1938-2024).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/06\/17\/add-it-up-violent-femmes-to-stack-their-hits-during-fall-2025-tour\" target=\"_top\">Add It Up: Violent Femmes to Stack Their Hits During Fall 2025 Tour<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(RED BANK, NJ) — The trailblazing folk-punk band Violent Femmes have announced that they are bringing their genre-defying sound back to the stage with a highly anticipated North American Fall Tour. Locally, the band will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank on Monday, October 6, 2025. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<center><\/p>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<center\/><\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\n<script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.newjerseystage.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 16-22, 2025 \ufeff ?> a look at shows taking place throughout the New Jersey area originally published: 09\/16\/2025 Here is a look at shows taking place from September 16-22, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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