This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 30 to January 5, 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 class=\"mainarticle\">\n<center>originally published: 12\/30\/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 December 30 to January 5, 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>\nThe majority of these previews were created by New Jersey Stage, but you can send press releases to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"5c35323a331c32392b36392e2f39252f283d3b39723f3331\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a> to have your events considered for previews. 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\/12\/19\/state-theatre-new-jersey-presents-salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/state-Dec19.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/19\/state-theatre-new-jersey-presents-salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert\" target=\"_top\">Wednesday, December 31 – State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert<\/strong><\/a>. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — Close out 2025 in style with State Theatre New Jersey’s annual Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Celebrating 30 years in North America and 20 years at STNJ, the fan favorite returns to New Brunswick for a dazzling anniversary season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/close-out-the-year-with-first-night-morris-county-2026\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mayoarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FirstNight2026_thumb-519x600.png\" height=\"600px;\" width=\"519px"\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/close-out-the-year-with-first-night-morris-county-2026\/\">Wednesday, December 31 – Close Out The Year with First Night Morris County 2026<\/strong><\/a>. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) —\u00a0First Night Morris County 2026\u00a0is the biggest and brightest New Year\u2019s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance- and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. It offers a high-quality, curated cultural experience that unites the community and supports local partners. Your admission button grants you unlimited access to over 7 hours of spectacular entertainment\u2014an excellent value for the whole family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\">Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info<\/u><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\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>\nFriday, January 2 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/17\/start-the-new-year-with-rikki-lee-wilsons-taylor-swift-tribute-at-the-broadway-theatre-of-pitman\" target=\"_top\">Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson’s Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman<\/a><\/strong>. (PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story \u2013 A Tribute to Taylor Swift from January 2-4, 2026. The show starring Rikki Lee Wilson brings the ultimate Taylor Swift concert experience and has wowed audiences nationwide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, January 4 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/saxophonisteducator-julius-tolentino-to-perform-with-former-students-at-january-jersey-jazz-live\" target=\"_top\">Saxophonist\/Educator Julius Tolentino to perform with Former Students at January Jersey Jazz LIVE!<\/a><\/strong>. (MADISON, NJ) — Alto saxophonist\/educator Julius Tolentino received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Jazz Education from\u00a0DownBeat\u00a0Magazine in 2024, the same year his Newark Academy jazz band, Chameleon, won first place in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington competition. Tolentino is in his 19th year as NA’s Jazz Director, and this year he has the added responsibility of Arts Department Chair, overseeing an Arts program that also encompasses theater, dance, and visual art.<\/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\/12\/29\/bergenpac-presents-sugarhill-gang-the-eras-of-hip-hop-tour\" target=\"_top\">bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang – The Eras of Hip Hop Tour<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) — Englewood, New Jersey’s own groundbreaking pioneers are coming home! Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Sugarhill Gang – The Eras of Hip Hop Tour on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/bergenpac-presents-the-band-perry-on-january-11th\" target=\"_top\">bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) — Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY\u00ae, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/19\/the-newton-theatre-presents-queensrandyumlche\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — The Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The band first burst onto the music scene in 1982 with the release of their self-titled 4 song EP “Queensr\u00ffche”. They very quickly gained international recognition and performed to sold out audiences around the world. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<center\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/26\/brook-arts-center-presents-gold-rush-the-music-of-neil-young\" target=\"_top\">Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BOUND BROOK, NJ) — The Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band brings the spirit, sound, and soul of Neil Young to life like never before. This extraordinary tribute event captures the essence of one of rock’s most iconic figures, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans old and new.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/state-theatre-presents-tusk-the-classic-fleetwood-mac-tribute\" target=\"_top\">State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEW BUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-for-note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/11\/roomful-of-blues-to-celebrate-new-record-at-lizzie-rose-music-room\" target=\"_top\">Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(TUCKERTON, NJ) — Rhode Island-based horn-driven blues, jump, swing and soul band Roomful of Blues will celebrate the release of their new Alligator Records album, Steppin’ Out!, with a live performance at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm<\/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, December 31 @ 4:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49797\" target=\"_top\">First Night Morris 2026<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, December 31 @ 5:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48754\" target=\"_top\">Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, December 31 @ 6:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48104\" target=\"_top\">FJ – Tribute To Foreigner and Journey<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, December 31 @ 9:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48105\" target=\"_top\">FJ – Tribute To Foreigner and Journey<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, January 4 @ 3:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48397\" target=\"_top\">Father Alphonse’s New Year 2026<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\">Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info<\/u><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\n\n<center><\/p>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"opening\">\n<center>To narrow results by date range, categories, or region of New Jersey <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/AdvancedEvents.php\">click here<\/u><\/a> for our advanced search.<\/center><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<center>To narrow results by date range, categories, or region of New Jersey <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/AdvancedEvents.php\">click here<\/u><\/a> for our advanced search.<\/center><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<center\/> \n<\/p>\n<div class=\"opening\">\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/19\/state-theatre-new-jersey-presents-salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/state-Dec19.jpg\" alt=\"State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year\" s=\"\" concert=\"\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nState Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert<\/strong> December 31, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/17\/start-the-new-year-with-rikki-lee-wilsons-taylor-swift-tribute-at-the-broadway-theatre-of-pitman\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebroadwaytheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Love-Story-%E2%80%93-A-Tribute-to-Taylor-Swift.jpg\" alt=\"Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson\" s=\"\" taylor=\"\" swift=\"\" tribute=\"\" at=\"\" the=\"\" broadway=\"\" theatre=\"\" of=\"\" pitman=\"\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nStart the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson’s Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman<\/strong> January 2-4, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/saxophonisteducator-julius-tolentino-to-perform-with-former-students-at-january-jersey-jazz-live\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/jazz-Dec22a.jpg\" alt=\"Saxophonist\/Educator Julius Tolentino to perform with Former Students at January Jersey Jazz LIVE!\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nSaxophonist\/Educator Julius Tolentino to perform with Former Students at January Jersey Jazz LIVE!<\/strong> January 4, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/bergenpac-presents-sugarhill-gang-the-eras-of-hip-hop-tour\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergenpac.org\/assets\/img\/SHG-840-bf09511953.jpg\" alt=\"bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nbergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang – The Eras of Hip Hop Tour<\/strong> January 10, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/bergenpac-presents-the-band-perry-on-january-11th\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergenpac.org\/assets\/img\/2511-bpac-TheBandPerry-840x550-e684c4ef2d-2-30661bea3a.jpg\" alt=\"bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nbergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th<\/strong> January 11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/20\/the-newton-theatre-presents-queensrandyumlche\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/newton-Oct19.jpg\" alt=\"The Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nThe Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche<\/strong> January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/26\/brook-arts-center-presents-gold-rush-the-music-of-neil-young\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/onthestage\/image\/upload\/f_auto,w_1000,h_695\/custom_shows\/a1rlayufwwjwunlorz2a.png\" alt=\"Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nBrook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young<\/strong> January 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/state-theatre-presents-tusk-the-classic-fleetwood-mac-tribute\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/state-Dec29.jpg\" alt=\"State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nState Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute<\/strong> January 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/11\/roomful-of-blues-to-celebrate-new-record-at-lizzie-rose-music-room\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/lizzie-Dec11.jpg\" alt=\"Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nRoomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room<\/strong> January 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/09\/the-legendary-wailers-featuring-julian-junior-marvin-come-to-the-scottish-rite-auditorium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/scottishriteauditorium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-legendary-wailers-photo06.jpg\" alt=\"The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior 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\nThis Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from December 30 to January 5, 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 class=\"mainarticle\">\n<center>originally published: 12\/30\/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 December 30 to January 5, 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>\nThe majority of these previews were created by New Jersey Stage, but you can send press releases to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"5c35323a331c32392b36392e2f39252f283d3b39723f3331\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a> to have your events considered for previews. 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\/12\/19\/state-theatre-new-jersey-presents-salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert\" target=\"_top\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/state-Dec19.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/19\/state-theatre-new-jersey-presents-salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert\" target=\"_top\">Wednesday, December 31 – State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert<\/strong><\/a>. (NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) — Close out 2025 in style with State Theatre New Jersey’s annual Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm. Celebrating 30 years in North America and 20 years at STNJ, the fan favorite returns to New Brunswick for a dazzling anniversary season.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/close-out-the-year-with-first-night-morris-county-2026\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mayoarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FirstNight2026_thumb-519x600.png\" height=\"600px;\" width=\"519px"\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/close-out-the-year-with-first-night-morris-county-2026\/\">Wednesday, December 31 – Close Out The Year with First Night Morris County 2026<\/strong><\/a>. (MORRISTOWN, NJ) —\u00a0First Night Morris County 2026\u00a0is the biggest and brightest New Year\u2019s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance- and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown. It offers a high-quality, curated cultural experience that unites the community and supports local partners. Your admission button grants you unlimited access to over 7 hours of spectacular entertainment\u2014an excellent value for the whole family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\">Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info<\/u><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\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>\nFriday, January 2 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/17\/start-the-new-year-with-rikki-lee-wilsons-taylor-swift-tribute-at-the-broadway-theatre-of-pitman\" target=\"_top\">Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson’s Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman<\/a><\/strong>. (PITMAN, NJ) — The Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents Love Story \u2013 A Tribute to Taylor Swift from January 2-4, 2026. The show starring Rikki Lee Wilson brings the ultimate Taylor Swift concert experience and has wowed audiences nationwide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, January 4 –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/saxophonisteducator-julius-tolentino-to-perform-with-former-students-at-january-jersey-jazz-live\" target=\"_top\">Saxophonist\/Educator Julius Tolentino to perform with Former Students at January Jersey Jazz LIVE!<\/a><\/strong>. (MADISON, NJ) — Alto saxophonist\/educator Julius Tolentino received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Jazz Education from\u00a0DownBeat\u00a0Magazine in 2024, the same year his Newark Academy jazz band, Chameleon, won first place in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington competition. Tolentino is in his 19th year as NA’s Jazz Director, and this year he has the added responsibility of Arts Department Chair, overseeing an Arts program that also encompasses theater, dance, and visual art.<\/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\/12\/29\/bergenpac-presents-sugarhill-gang-the-eras-of-hip-hop-tour\" target=\"_top\">bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang – The Eras of Hip Hop Tour<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) — Englewood, New Jersey’s own groundbreaking pioneers are coming home! Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Sugarhill Gang – The Eras of Hip Hop Tour on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/bergenpac-presents-the-band-perry-on-january-11th\" target=\"_top\">bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) — Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents The Band Perry on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 7:00pm. The Band Perry is a GRAMMY\u00ae, CMA, and ACM Award-winning trio known for their genre- defying sound and bold artistic reinvention.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/19\/the-newton-theatre-presents-queensrandyumlche\" target=\"_top\">The Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEWTON, NJ) — The Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche on Thursday, January 15, 2026. The band first burst onto the music scene in 1982 with the release of their self-titled 4 song EP “Queensr\u00ffche”. They very quickly gained international recognition and performed to sold out audiences around the world. Showtime is 8:00pm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div>\n<center\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/26\/brook-arts-center-presents-gold-rush-the-music-of-neil-young\" target=\"_top\">Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(BOUND BROOK, NJ) — The Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. The band brings the spirit, sound, and soul of Neil Young to life like never before. This extraordinary tribute event captures the essence of one of rock’s most iconic figures, delivering an unforgettable experience for fans old and new.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/state-theatre-presents-tusk-the-classic-fleetwood-mac-tribute\" target=\"_top\">State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(NEW BUNSWICK, NJ) — State Theatre New Jersey presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 8:00pm. Tusk has been crisscrossing the country since 2008 as the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world. No fancy tricks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note-for-note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/11\/roomful-of-blues-to-celebrate-new-record-at-lizzie-rose-music-room\" target=\"_top\">Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0(TUCKERTON, NJ) — Rhode Island-based horn-driven blues, jump, swing and soul band Roomful of Blues will celebrate the release of their new Alligator Records album, Steppin’ Out!, with a live performance at the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Showtime is 7:30pm<\/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, December 31 @ 4:30pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=49797\" target=\"_top\">First Night Morris 2026<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC), 100 South Street, Morristown<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, December 31 @ 5:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48754\" target=\"_top\">Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, December 31 @ 6:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48104\" target=\"_top\">FJ – Tribute To Foreigner and Journey<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWednesday, December 31 @ 9:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48105\" target=\"_top\">FJ – Tribute To Foreigner and Journey<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSunday, January 4 @ 3:00pm –\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/viewevent.php?ID=48397\" target=\"_top\">Father Alphonse’s New Year 2026<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0at Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<center\/><center><\/p>\n<h4><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/advertise\">Advertise with NJ Stage for $50-$100 per month, click here for info<\/u><\/a><\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/center><\/div>\n<div class=\"mainarticle\">\n<hr\/>\n\n<center><\/p>\n<\/center><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"opening\">\n<center>To narrow results by date range, categories, or region of New Jersey <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/AdvancedEvents.php\">click here<\/u><\/a> for our advanced search.<\/center><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<center>To narrow results by date range, categories, or region of New Jersey <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles\/AdvancedEvents.php\">click here<\/u><\/a> for our advanced search.<\/center><\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<center\/> \n<\/p>\n<div class=\"opening\">\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/19\/state-theatre-new-jersey-presents-salute-to-vienna-new-years-concert\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/state-Dec19.jpg\" alt=\"State Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year\" s=\"\" concert=\"\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nState Theatre New Jersey presents Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert<\/strong> December 31, 2025<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/17\/start-the-new-year-with-rikki-lee-wilsons-taylor-swift-tribute-at-the-broadway-theatre-of-pitman\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebroadwaytheatre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Love-Story-%E2%80%93-A-Tribute-to-Taylor-Swift.jpg\" alt=\"Start the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson\" s=\"\" taylor=\"\" swift=\"\" tribute=\"\" at=\"\" the=\"\" broadway=\"\" theatre=\"\" of=\"\" pitman=\"\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nStart the New Year with Rikki Lee Wilson’s Taylor Swift Tribute at The Broadway Theatre of Pitman<\/strong> January 2-4, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/saxophonisteducator-julius-tolentino-to-perform-with-former-students-at-january-jersey-jazz-live\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/jazz-Dec22a.jpg\" alt=\"Saxophonist\/Educator Julius Tolentino to perform with Former Students at January Jersey Jazz LIVE!\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nSaxophonist\/Educator Julius Tolentino to perform with Former Students at January Jersey Jazz LIVE!<\/strong> January 4, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/bergenpac-presents-sugarhill-gang-the-eras-of-hip-hop-tour\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergenpac.org\/assets\/img\/SHG-840-bf09511953.jpg\" alt=\"bergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang - The Eras of Hip Hop Tour\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nbergenPAC presents Sugarhill Gang – The Eras of Hip Hop Tour<\/strong> January 10, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/22\/bergenpac-presents-the-band-perry-on-january-11th\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergenpac.org\/assets\/img\/2511-bpac-TheBandPerry-840x550-e684c4ef2d-2-30661bea3a.jpg\" alt=\"bergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nbergenPAC presents The Band Perry on January 11th<\/strong> January 11, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/10\/20\/the-newton-theatre-presents-queensrandyumlche\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/newton-Oct19.jpg\" alt=\"The Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nThe Newton Theatre presents Queensr\u00ffche<\/strong> January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/26\/brook-arts-center-presents-gold-rush-the-music-of-neil-young\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/onthestage\/image\/upload\/f_auto,w_1000,h_695\/custom_shows\/a1rlayufwwjwunlorz2a.png\" alt=\"Brook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nBrook Arts Center presents Gold Rush: The Music of Neil Young<\/strong> January 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/29\/state-theatre-presents-tusk-the-classic-fleetwood-mac-tribute\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/state-Dec29.jpg\" alt=\"State Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nState Theatre presents Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute<\/strong> January 17, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/11\/roomful-of-blues-to-celebrate-new-record-at-lizzie-rose-music-room\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/events2025\/lizzie-Dec11.jpg\" alt=\"Roomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nRoomful of Blues to Celebrate New Record at Lizzie Rose Music Room<\/strong> January 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<center><\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"box\" style=\"width: 150px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newjerseystage.com\/articles2\/2025\/12\/09\/the-legendary-wailers-featuring-julian-junior-marvin-come-to-the-scottish-rite-auditorium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/scottishriteauditorium.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/the-legendary-wailers-photo06.jpg\" alt=\"The Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\nThe Legendary Wailers featuring Julian Junior Marvin come to the Scottish Rite Auditorium<\/strong> January 23, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<center\/> \n <center\/><\/p>\n <\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/center><\/div>\n<center\/> <\/div><\/div>\n<\/body><\/div>\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 December 30 to January 5, 2025 \ufeff ?> originally published: 12\/30\/2025 Here is a look at shows taking place from December 30 to January 5, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. 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