By Regina Taylor Original Music by Diedre L. Murray Directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson JOAN AND ROBERT RECHNITZ THEATER It’s about time. Oo-Bla-Dee paints a shimmering portrait of an all-female band of African-American bebop musicians traveling the country following the end of World War II.  A sweeping and ambitious play-with-music, Oo-Bla-Dee will be brought to life by Golden Globe-winning actor and playwright Regina Taylor (I’ll Fly Away, Crowns), Obie-winning jazz composer Diedre L. Murray (The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess), and Tony Award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson’s Jitney at Two River and on Broadway).

See Foreigner perform live during the band’s Juke Box Heroes tour when the supergroup takes the stage at PNC Arts Center on Saturday June 30 at 7 p.m. One of the best-selling bands of all time, Foreigner’s hits include “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You.” Joining Foreigner will be Whitesnake. The band, formed by David Coverdale following his departure from Deep Purple, is best known for its hit single “Here I Go Again.” Tickets start at $23.

See Foreigner perform live during the band’s Juke Box Heroes tour when the supergroup takes the stage at BB&T Pavilion in Camden on Saturday June 23 at 7 p.m. One of the best-selling bands of all time, Foreigner’s hits include “I Want to Know What Love Is” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You.” Joining Foreigner will be Whitesnake. The band, formed by David Coverdale following his departure from Deep Purple, is best known for its hit single “Here I Go Again.” Jason Bonham, son of late Led Zeppelin drummer John “Bonzo” Bonham, pays tribute to his dad in this classic rock-n-roll extravaganza. Tickets start at $16.

Weezer and Pixies bring their co-headline North American tour to PNC Arts Center in Holmdel Friday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. The tour comes on the heels of the November release of Weezer’s acclaimed eleventh studio album, Pacific Daydream. Pixies’ Black Francis acknowledges that the band has been long-time Weezer fans. Catch these music influencers under the stars. Tickets start at $27

Weezer and Pixies bring their co-headline North American tour to BB&T Pavilion in Camden Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 p.m. The tour comes on the heels of the November release of Weezer’s acclaimed eleventh studio album, Pacific Daydream. Pixies’ Black Francis acknowledges that the band has been long-time Weezer fans. Catch these music influencers under the stars. Tickets start at $20

Dave Grohl and company have extended their Concrete and Gold Tour and will be making a stop at Camden’s waterfront BB&T Pavilion Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. Rolling Stone called the Foo Fighter’s ninth album, Concrete and Gold, their “most balanced record yet,” as it features a mix of punk and acoustic soul. Tickets start at $85.

The first round of dates for Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour were announced this morning just days after the ten-time GRAMMY winner performed “…Ready For It?” and “Call It What You Want” from the unanimously critically-acclaimed album, reputation, on “Saturday Night Live.” Taylor Swift’s reputation Stadium Tour will be produced and promoted by the Messina Touring Group (MTG) and AEG Presents in North America, and Live Nation overseas, and kicks off on May 8, 2018 in Arizona. The reputation Stadium Tour will be Swift’s fourth show at MetLife Stadium. In 2013, Swift became the first female artist to headline MetLife Stadium and she has sold out all three of her previous shows at the venue. More info here

Charlie Puth brings The Voicenotes Tour and special guest Hailee Steinfeld to BB&T Pavilion in Camden on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. The American singer, songwriter, and record producer shot to stardom thanks to the viral success of his song videos, which he uploaded to YouTube. “See You Again,” Puth’s debut single, was released in 2015. He co-wrote, co-produced, and performed with Wiz Khalifa for the Furious 7 soundtrack as a tribute to late actor Paul Walker. Tickets start at $25.

Two great acts in one evening: Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers announced a co-headlining North American summer tour: The Summer Of Living Dangerously with a Friday, July 6 stop at PNC Bank Arts Center. The tour marks Steely Dan’s first appearance since the death of founding member Walter Becker. Both Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers are multiple GRAMMY award-winning artists, who are known to put on amazing live performances, making this a show not to be missed. Tickets start at $32.

Fans of the Zac Brown Band have not one but two chances to catch the ‘Down the Rabbit Hole Live!’ tour on Thursday, July 19, and Friday, July 20  at 7 p.m. at BB&T Pavilion. The American country music band based in Atlanta, Georgia is known for its hits, including “Chicken Fried” and “Roots.” Tickets, starting at $35, go on sale Friday, Jan. 19.

David Byrne and electro-pop duo Sylvan Esso headline opening night, Friday, July 27, of this summer’s Xponential Music Festival on the Camden waterfront at the BB&T Pavilion. This exciting double bill features the Talking Heads founder and frontman as well as the North Carolina duo Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn. Check out the video for David Byrne’s “Everybody’s Coming To My House,” from his album “American Utopia,” out March 9 on Todomundo/Nonesuch Records below. Tickets start at $35.

Fans of the The Dave Matthews Band can catch the American rockers who hail from Virginia on July 18 at 7 p.m. at the PNC Bank Arts Center. The band will release its first new studio album since 2012 this summer. The Dave Matthews Band’s summer tours are known for improvisational renditions of their songs as well as elaborate video and lighting accompaniement. Tickets start at $70.

Fans of the The Dave Matthews Band can catch the American rockers who hail from Virginia on Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. at the BB&T Pavilion. The band will release its first new studio album since 2012 this summer. The Dave Matthews Band’s summer tours are known for improvisational renditions of their songs as well as elaborate video and lighting accompaniement. Tickets start at $45.

Grammy winners Lady Antebellum, Darius Rucker & Russell Dickerson will take the stage on Aug. 3 at PNC Bank Arts Center. “For us as a band, being out on the road together is where it all comes to life,” Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley said in a release. “Darius is one of our closest friends, and so we just feel really excited to get to share this tour and those memories on and off stage with him.” “Reuniting this summer and heading back out on the road with my friends Lady Antebellum feels like a home away from home,” Rucker added. “It’s going to be an incredible summer.” Tickets start at $50.

Grateful Dead offshoot outfit Dead & Company plans a long, strange trip this summer and play two nights at BB&T Pavilion on Friday, June 1 and June 2 at 7 p.m. The band features original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart, in addition to John Mayer, Allman Brothers’ bassist Oteil Burbridge and Fare Thee Well and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Tickets start at $49.50.

American rock band Phish will play two nights — Aug. 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. — at BB&T Pavilion in Camden. The band, founded at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont in 1983, is beloved for its extended jams, blending of genres, and improvisation. Fans can request access to tickets via the Phish website through February 5th at 10 a.m. ET.  Tickets start at $45 and will go on sale to the public beginning Feb. 8.

American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, best known for popularizing the Southern rock genre during the 1970s, will take the stage Friday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at PNC Bank Arts Center. The group, which has sold 28 million records in the U.S., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Tickets start at $47

Enjoy a night of heavy metal when Slayer, Lamb of God, Anthrax. Behemoth & Testament play at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at PNC Bank Arts Center. This is legendary rocker band Slayer’s final tour and they’re going out with a bang. Tickets start at $49.

Chicago & REO Speedwagon take the stage at BB&T Pavilion in Camden on Wednesday, Aug. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $29.50 and go on sale to the general public on Feb. 9.

Calling all Parrotheads! American singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett will bring his island-style, good-time music to Camden when he plays the BB&T Pavilion on Thursday, July 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $36 and go on sale Feb. 16.

Celebrating five decades of ‘The Prince of Darkness,’ Ozzy Osbourne takes the stage Wednesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at BB&T Pavilion in Camden. Special guests Stone Sour will open for Osbourne, 69, who shot to fame in the 1970s as the lead singer for the band Black Sabbath. Tickets start at $25 and go on sale Feb. 17.

Styx, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will perform Sunday, July 15 at 7 p.m. PNC Bank Arts Center. The rockers will hit the road as co-headliners for summer shows throughout the U.S. Styx is coming off the band’s 2017 release of The Mission, its first album of all new material since 1999, while Jett was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with her band the Blackhearts in 2015. Tickets start at $34.

Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz of The Monkees will hit the road in June for their first-ever national tour as a duo and stop in Red Bank on June 25 at 8 p.m. at The Count Basie Theatre. Billed as “The Monkees Present: The Mike & Micky Show,” these 16 special performances will feature songs that span the group’s entire career – from its 1966 eponymous debut to 2016’s Good Times. The shows will highlight many of Nesmith’s compositions, including some that have never been performed live. The tour also includes two shows in Canada, which represent Nesmith’s first “Monkees” concerts since the band played there in 1969. “I love being on stage with Micky,” says Nesmith. “We’ve been collaborating for over 50 years, so it’s hard to believe it’s never been just the two of us. I’m excited to dust off some tunes that I haven’t played for a long time too. These are going to be some fun shows.” “Right from the get-go, I admired Mike’s songs. When we used to get together around the campfire to sing in the early days, we were always doing his songs,” says Dolenz. “We always had such a great a vocal […]

Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform June 2 at 8 p.m. at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Tickets start at $57.

‘It’s good to hear The Pretenders again.’ – It was these simple words that heralded the unforeseen return of the greatest group on the planet. Catch the rockers when they take they stage on June 28 at 8 p.m. at The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. Their March appearance sold out, so don’t miss your chance. In a nutshell: Chrissie Hynde was working on a solo project with the Black Key’s Dan Auerbach in his Nashville studio, organically recording the follow up to her 2014 album, the superb Stockholm. The new record had been tentatively entitled Chrissie Hynde Practices Her Autograph. Then it dawned that those driving guitars, ragged-but-righteous arrangements, the tough yet tender lyrics delivered by the most distinctive voice of a generation sounded fantastically familiar. Ultimately, this could only mean one thing: The Pretenders were back. And this wasn’t a cynical brand reboot, more a happy accident. Chrissie Hynde shrugs, still as cool as the other side of the pillow; “These things happen. It’s just a name.” Having effectively reformed her ground-breaking band, Hynde decided to rechristen the record. With characteristic perversity, she called it ‘Alone’. Thirty six years after The Pretenders’ first album, Alone could be […]

Pop princess Britney Spears bring her ‘Piece of Me’ tour to Atlantic City for three nights July 19-21 at 8 p.m. After ending her wildly successful Las Vegas residency on New Year’s Eve, the “Womanizer” singer announced “I’m so excited to announce that we’re bringing the #PieceOfMe tour to select cities in North America, Europe and the UK!” Tickets start at $199.

Get ready for a rockin’ evening as Poison & Cheap Trick perform Saturday, June 23 at 7 p.m. at PNC Bank Arts Center. Tickets start at $27.

The historic Count Basie Theatre, the state’s top-selling performing arts theater and the namesake of jazz great William J. “Count” Basie, has announced its second-ever Basie Summer Jazz Fest, starring Michael Franks, Lee Ritenour + Dave Grusin, Bob James Trio and Lizz Wright on Saturday, June 2, plus Snarky Puppy, Esperanza Spalding and Moonchild on Sunday, June 3. Tickets for these performances, starting at $40, go on sale this Friday, March 2 at noon through theBASIE.org, phone charge at 732.842.9000 and the Basie box office, located onsite at 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank. This year, the Basie Summer Jazz Fest lands at the onset of summer at the ‘Jersey shore. The lineup on Saturday, June 2nd will unfold in two timeframes; Lizz Wright and the Bob James Trio will perform between 4 – 6:30pm, while Lee Ritenour + Dave Grusin and Michael Franks will perform beginning at 8pm. Sunday’s lineup is a traditional three-act bill with a 6:30pm show time. The Basie Summer Jazz Fest is sponsored by the Monmouth County Freeholders and The Asbury Park Press.  “The slogan that accompanies our jazz shows is ‘Jazz At The Basie… Where It Belongs,” said Adam Philipson, President / CEO, Count Basie Theatre. […]

Joan Baez brings her Fare Thee Well to Red Bank on Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. when she plays the Count Basie Theatre. Special offer! Every ticket for this show includes a CD or download of Joan Baez’s forthcoming album, Whistle Down The Wind. You will receive an email from a third party with instructions for redeeming this offer. Acclaimed artist and activist Joan Baez has announced an extensive run of North American shows, titled “Fare Thee Well,”  marking Baez’s last year of formal touring and including this performance at the historic Count Basie Theatre. “I’m looking forward to being on the road with a beautiful new album of which I am truly proud,” says Baez. “I welcome the opportunity to share this new music as well as longtime favorites with my audiences around the world.” As a special offer to fans purchasing tickets for this show, a CD or digital download of her forthcoming album, Whistle Down The Wind, will be included with every ticket purchased. Whistle Down The Wind is out on March 2 via Bobolink/Razor & Tie Records. Rolling Stone calls the album “a moving reflection and summation of Baez’s life as a singer, musician and activist.” Recorded over […]

Come out for live rock music, food trucks and classic cars.  Rock out to a diverse lineup of live rock bands with pro stage and sound system while sampling specialty foods from a variety of  food trucks and checking out vintage and classic cars. There’s also a beer and wine garden for adults and a kid zone with an obstacle course & more. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and spend the day! More info

Sam Hunt with special guest Kane Brown along with Conner Smith will hit the beach on July 1 at 2 p.m. on the beach in Atlantic City. Radio Presale: Thursday, March 1 @ 10am-10pm – Password: RADIO Tickets On Sale: Friday, March 2 @ 10am

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band will take the stage at the Borgata’s Event Center at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. Tickets start at $89.

Don’t miss legendary singer/songwriters Stephen Stills & Judy Collins as they perform at 8 p.m. June 23 at the Tropicana in Atlantic City. Tickets go on sale March 2 at 10 a.m.  

Don’t miss Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial with John Williams’ Academy Award®-winning score performed live to picture by the NJSO. Experience the magic once more on June 3 at 3 p.m. at the State Theatre in New Brunswick. CONSTANTINE KITSOPOULOS conductor NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Tickets start at $20.

Multi-platinum, multiple GRAMMY Award winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has quickly established himself as one of the world’s biggest musical artists with over 26 million albums sold and 5 billion Spotify streams.  His third and most recent studio album “÷”  (pronounced divide) has proven to be a global phenomenon of its own, selling over 4 million units worldwide in its first week. More info

Catch country crooners Keith Urban & Kelsea Ballerini Friday, Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at BB&T Pavilion. Tickets start at $50.

Country stars Miranda Lambert & Little Big Town hit BB&T Pavilion in Camden August 18 (time to be determined). Miranda Lambert burst into the country and mainstream music scenes in 2005 with her debut album “Kerosene,” which went on to become a best-seller and achieve Platinum certification, each single of which hit the top 40 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart! Her follow-up albums were equally successful, each producing charting hit singles. Her fifth album, “Platinum,” won Miranda Lambert a Grammy. She’s now on tour with her most recent album, the amazing “The Weight of These Wings.” The winner of the Album of the Year Award at the 2017 ACM Awards, it is considered by many to be one of the best country albums of 2016. As for Little Big Town, they’ve been making waves in country music since their first self-titled release in 2002. Their second album, “The Road to Here” was certified Platinum by the RIAA and saw several singles in the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts, a pattern which has continued for each and every one of their albums since! Little Big Town are responsible for some of country music’s greatest hits, including “Girl […]

If you were to dissect today’s alternative rock music, you’ll find that much of it pays homage to The Psychedelic Furs. Led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs scored major hits with “Love My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat” in all releasing seven studio albums, spawning several compilations, a boxed set, and a live concert DVD. More info

Aimee Mann’s Mental Illness, her first album in five years, was released last year via her own SuperEgo Records. The record follows 2012’s Charmer, which Rolling Stone proclaimed “shows off the more pop-oriented side to her usual acoustic tendencies.” With this follow-up, she returns to a more musically soft-spoken but still lyrically barbed approach. More info

Mark your calendar for our seventh annual event Cape May Craft Beer & Crab Festival on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come to the beautiful grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate for an all-day festival featuring local and regional craft beers to wash down favorite summer foods … steamed crabs, pulled pork, crab cakes, shrimp and hot dogs, as well as food from regional vendors. Enjoy: All-day music on outdoor stage An old-fashioned Victorian circus with jugglers and acrobats from the Give & Take Jugglers Crafts and collectibles show Craft beers and other spirits MUSIC BEGINS AT 11AM Entertainment with the Calamity Janes, Mackie the Stilt Walker and the Give & Take Jugglers Little Circus​ TASTY SUMMER FOODS! STEAMED CRABS & SHRIMP Empanada Mama Gaiss’ Market Crespella Matt’s BBQ Executive Catering​ CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS Cape May Brewery 7 Mile Brewery Ludlam Island Brewery Slack Tide Brewery Bucket Brigade Brewery Cape May Distillery Tito’s Vodka Admission to the grounds is free. There will be a charge for food, beverages and some activities. Commemorative T-shirts will be available. Sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts & Humanities (MAC), this fun summer event will benefit MAC’s free educational outreach programs. For more information, call 609-884-5404

Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world. He has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards as well as Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements on screen large and small and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer. The foundation of Connick’s art is the music of his native New Orleans, where he began performing as a pianist and vocalist at the age of five. Join Harry as he celebrates the New Orleans influences that shaped his remarkable career. More info

Bruce Hornsby’s work reflects a creative iconoclasm that’s been a constant throughout his career. His commercial stock soared early on when “The Way It Is”– the title track of his 1986 debut album – became one of the most popular songs on radio. Despite his early mainstream successes, Hornsby has pursued a more personal musical path, focusing on projects that spark his creative interest. Hornsby’s performance will offer a glimpse of a restless spirit who continues to push forward into exciting new musical terrain. More info

Culture Club, led by Boy George, racked up nine Top Ten singles in the U.S., including “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me,” Karma Chameleon,” “Miss Me Blind,” “I’ll Tumble 4 Ya” and “Church of the Poison Mind.” More info

Luke Bryan Brings His What Makes You Country Tour To MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 2 With Special Guests Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi & Morgan Wallen! More info

Beyoncé and Jay-Z have added a second date to their OTR2 Tour at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ: August 3, 2018. Tickets are $25-$380 and go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26 through Ticketmaster. Presale for the Aug. 3 show began at 10 a.m. March 21 for Tidal subscribers and members of the Beyhive — Beyoncé’s fan club. Citi cardholders were able to purchase presale tickets starting at noon on March 21 through the Citi Private Pass program. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster here.  

Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great female icons, known for raspy vocals and confessional lyrics. Her critically acclaimed eponymous debut album was certified double platinum. She’s known for songs like “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs,” “Ain’t It Heavy,” “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window.” More info

Ledisi is a 12x Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse who has wowed fans ever since she came onto the scene. She’s earned a place in the pantheon of the best soul singers of her generation. Ledisi is a favorite of The Obamas and has performed eight times at the White House. Her fans include icons, legends and current chart-toppers like Prince, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder,Kehlani and more. She has headlined two national sold-out tours, performed alongside Richie Sambora, Dave Matthews, Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Jill Scott, Maxwell and many more. She’s appeared on nationally recognized shows like Good Morning America, HARRY, The David Letterman Show, The Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and VH-1’s Diva’s Live to name a few. In 2015 she appeared in the Oscar-nominated movie Selma as Mahalia Jackson and is currently starring in Gabourey Sidibe’s Shatterbox Anthology film, The Tale Of Four. Ledisi released her ninth Grammy nominated studio album Let Love Rule, which features John Legend, Kirk Franklin, and B.J. The Chicago Kid among others. The album received three GRAMMY nominations in the “Best R&B Album,” “Best R&B Performance” (High), and “Best Traditional R&B Performance” (All The Way) categories. More info

Don’t miss The Midtown Men on May 31 at 8 p.m. at the Count Basie Theatre. This sensational production reunites Four Stars from the Original Cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the ’60s. These talented entertainers shared the Broadway stage for over a thousand performances in the mega-hit Jersey Boys. Now, as The Midtown Men, they have thrilled crowds on concert stages and symphony halls across the continent, and have delighted television audiences with performances on “Good Morning America,” “Access Hollywood,” “Katie,” and “The Chew.” Additionally, the Men collaborated with rock and roll icon Stevie Van Zandt on their first radio single, “All Alone On Christmas,” featuring Van Zandt and members of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band. The group had the distinct honor of opening the National Tree Lighting Ceremony at the White House. Don’t miss this electrifying and soulful new production with its top-shelf choreography, incredible vocal performances and legendary onstage chemistry. Tickets: $79.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50 | Limit 8 tickets per billing address

Gin Blossoms with special guests Tonic and Vertical Horizon are set to hit the road for a summer tour, and will be making a stop in Montclair, NJ! More info

The Sourland Music Festival, Central New Jersey’s premier live music event of the summer, celebrates its 15th year on June 23 at The Polo Field at the Hillsborough Golf & Country Club. Enjoy local food, great music, and a spectacular view at The Sourland Music Festival, which is hosted by the Sourland Conservancy, a non-profit organization that works to protect the Sourland Mountain region. The 90-square-mile Sourland region is home to the largest contiguous forest in Central New Jersey. The sparsely populated area includes parts of Somerset, Hunterdon and Mercer counties, and encompasses a complex ecosystem of forest, wetlands and grasslands. Tom Marshall, longtime lyricist for the jam band Phish and who now lives in the Sourlands said, “I hike in the Sourland Mountain Preserve all the time. Any charity that helps a cool cause like this, we’d love to take part.” Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, some sun screen, and your sunglasses. Grab some local food, a cold beer, and lose yourself to a music lineup that covers the Blues, Folk, Jazz, and Rock. To view this year’s lineup, click here. Tickets: $15 Adult Admission ($25 at the Gate) $25 Adult Admission w/Sourland Conservancy Membership ($35 at the Gate) $10 Young […]

White Eagle Hall and Excess dB Present Ani DiFranco with Haley Heynderickx. DiFranco will promote her new record BINARY, which will be releaased on June 9! BINARY is an album focused on our relationships and responsibility to each other. Mother Jones called DiFranco “a hip badass—a funny, tough, sexy character with clever lyrics who completely owns the stage. Alternately assaulting and milking sweetness out of her acoustic guitar, she captivates her audiences …. everyone in the halls, regardless of gender, is smitten.” Purchase tickets here.

UP10TION debuted in 2015 consisting of 10 members with the debut track ‘So Dangerous’. After multiple successful comebacks and mini albums, UP10TION has recently released their 1st full length album. This will be a unique and rare Kpop experience you won’t want to miss out on! VVIP & VIP Benefits VVIP – Early Entry @ 4:00pm Preshow Fansigning Event Free Album(INVITATION-1st Full Length Album) Personal Signatures by All members Group Photo Session High Touch VVIP Laminated Pass with Lanyard Early Entry (Group 1) Admission to the Main Floor (GA Standing) VIP – Early Entry @ 5:00pm Group Photo Session High Touch VIP Laminated Pass with Lanyard Early Entry (Group 2) Admission to the Main Floor (GA Standing) More info

Since they formed in 1993, Finnish orchestral rock band Apocalyptica has released six studio albums featuring numerous cello-based instrumentals along with some vocal-based songs. Whatever styles they’ve explored – from atmospheric interludes to fast, battering rhythms – their music has been gripping, dynamic and full of melody. But with their seventh album, 7th Symphony the band has composed an album that not just symphonic, it’s practically a symphony. More info

Residents, visitors, shoppers and diners are invited to enjoy the free music at the 22nd Annual Sweet Sounds Downtown Jazz Festival while strolling, dining and relaxing at the various outdoor venues around town featuring live musicians. Five jazz performances each night can be heard outside in downtown Westfield at various locations – on Central Avenue in front of Banana Republic, the lawn in front of the North Avenue Train Station, the plaza at the corner of East Broad and North Avenue, Elm Street in front of the Baptist Church, and in Foundation Park across the street from Gallery U Boutique at 439 South Ave. W. (near the corner of South Ave W. and Westfield Ave.). Quimby Street will be closed for special opening and closing celebrations of the Jazz Festival on dates TBD. More info

Acclaimed artist and activist Joan Baez has announced an extensive run of North American shows, titled “Fare Thee Well,”  marking Baez’s last year of formal touring and including this Sept. 25 performance at the historic Count Basie Theatre. “I’m looking forward to being on the road with a beautiful new album of which I am truly proud,” says Baez. “I welcome the opportunity to share this new music as well as longtime favorites with my audiences around the world.” As a special offer to fans purchasing tickets for this show, a CD or digital download of her forthcoming album, Whistle Down The Wind, will be included with every ticket purchased. Whistle Down The Wind is out on March 2 via Bobolink/Razor & Tie Records. Rolling Stone calls the album “a moving reflection and summation of Baez’s life as a singer, musician and activist.” Recorded over a ten-day period in L.A., Whistle Down The Wind was produced by 3-time Grammy Award-winner Joe Henry(Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint and others) and includes songs written by Tom Waits, Anohni, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Josh Ritter, Eliza Gilkyson and more. Of working with Henry, Baez comments, “It was a hunch on both of our parts that we could make an album […]

Don’t miss the award-winning Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir in their 2018 season finale concert event, Seize The Day! This song and dance extravaganza will feature fully-staged production numbers from popular Broadway shows including Newsies, Frozen, Hairspray, The Wiz, Rent, Spring Awakening, Jersey Boys, Annie, Sister Act, and more. The program will also feature Pop favorites from James Taylor, Lady Gaga, Otis Redding, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Pentatonix. Presented by Overlook Medical Center, the choir has toured the area at impressive venues including Lincoln Center, The Empire State Building, Sun Arena, MetLife Stadium, NJPAC, State Theatre, Bergen PAC, SOPAC and many more. The Paper Mill Playhouse Broadway Show Choir is an audition based, exhibition performing arts program that stems from Paper Mill Playhouse’s award-winning Arts Education and Outreach programs. The choir consists of 70 singer/ dancers between the ages of 15 and 22. Perfect for the entire family. More info

Sharrott Winery is proud to announce its annual Wine and Music Festival on June 2 and 3 at 370 S Egg Harbor Rd. Hammonton. This event features non-stop live music, local food and craft vendors and of course some of the best wines New Jersey has to offer with over 100 local wines. Tickets just $15 in advance ($12 for Wine Club members – limit 2). Call 609-567-WINE(9463) or purchase online. Performances On Stage, we will be welcoming back two of the best bands on the east coast:  The Matt Noffsinger Bandon Saturday and on Sunday, Shortly Long and the Jersey Horns! Saturday, June 2th – The Matt Noffsinger Band The Matt Noffsinger Band is a Classic & Modern Rock band that has gained popularity along the Jersey shore and tri-state area. It is headed by lead singer and guitar player Matt Noffsinger, who has been performing up and down the Jersey Shore for 10+ years. Joined by some of the best musicians and performers along the Jersey Shore, The Matt Noffsinger Band plays an extremely diverse and unique style of classic and modern rock that will have you dancing and singing along! Sunday, June 3th – Shorty Long & The Jersey Horns […]

Alexis P. Suter is the owner of that big, booming voice you can hear roaring out of Brooklyn into the heart of North America and beyond. Ms. Suter and her powerful and unique ensemble artfully blend the lines between blues, soul, roots and rock music. Alexis’ voice ranges from a pained passion to explosive and soul bearing. Weather permitting, this show will be outdoors in the garden of the Van Vleck estate.  In the case of inclement weather the show will be held indoors (capacity 95). More info

Born and raised in Randolph, New Jersey and currently living in Brooklyn, NY, soulful singer/songwriter Brendan Fletcher got his start touring bars around the tristate. Influenced by the great rock, soul and blues musicians Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Otis Redding, Ray Charles, and Bruce Springsteen, Brendan writes and performs music with an old soul sound. His original music, with songs like, “Boston,” which climbed to #5 on the Itunes singer/songwriter charts, draws inspiration from his childhood summers spent on the Jersey Shore, his family, heartbreak, and his journey to find his unique voice. In 2016, Brendan competed on the 11th season of NBC’s hit show The Voice, singing his way to the semi-finals. VIP ticket includes a pre-show reception and meet and greet. This performance is presented by Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty and First Lady Mary Dougherty.  All proceeds support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  More info

David Crosby, two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, performs music from his recent release Sky Trails alongside some of his best loved songs and greatest hits. More info

Harry Connick, Jr. has exemplified excellence in every aspect of the entertainment world. He has received recognition with multiple Grammy and Emmy Awards as well as Tony nominations for his live and recorded musical performances, his achievements on screen large and small and his appearances on Broadway as both an actor and a composer. MON JUN 18, 2018 @ 8:00 PM TUE JUN 19, 2018 @ 8:00 PM More info

Acclaimed singer songwriter Sarah McLachlan performs from among her hits such as “Angel,” “I Will Remember You,” “Adia,” “Sweet Surrender” and “Possession.” More info

The 15th Annual Maplewoodstock Music and Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, 2018, from noon until 10:00 pm each day. A total of 23 bands will perform over the two-day festival. In addition to the music, there will be local arts and crafts vendors, who bring unique offerings of handcrafted goods, like artwork, clothing, jewelry, – a rare find of arts and crafts amid such a diverse musical program. In addition to the music and arts vendors, the Maplewoodstock festival will offer a food court – a cornucopia of options for the whole family from burgers to tacos, from lobster rolls to Thai food, from fresh squeezed lemonade to jerk chicken — a beer garden for kid-dodging parents, and a large KidZone with games, inflatable rides, crafts, and more for our youngest attendees and their minders. The town of Maplewood also offers a senior-friendly tent for those long-time citizens who want to come out, enjoy the youthful energy, sit in the shade, and enjoy a meal from our food vendors that can be delivered from volunteers run by the Age Friendly Committee for Maplewood and South Orange. More info

American musician and producer, born 1980 in Philadelphia, PA. Founding member of The War On Drugs. More info

Singer and playwright Lisa Rock has compiled a moving tribute to the music and life of Carpenter, and brings it to the stage with her 6-piece backing band. Dedicated to re-creating the true sound of The Carpenters, Rock and her band showcase some of the most memorable songs of the 70s including “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Rainy Days and Mondays,” and of course “Close to You.” More info

Six-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride will headline a concert to benefit Luna Stage Theater on Friday, June 1 at the Montclair Women’s Club. This jazz luminary will be joined onstage by special guests. The program will include cocktails, dessert, a silent auction and dancing after the concert. Proceeds will support development of Luna’s cutting-edge theater productions, classes in local schools, and community programming. Tickets are $135 and $190 for the VIP Package, which includes special seating, a gift and the opportunity to meet the musicians. The Montclair Women’s club is located at 82 Union Street, Montclair, NJ. Tickets are available at online or call 973-395-5551.

This 9-time GRAMMY-winning R&B supergroup, one of the most influential bands in the history of American music, makes a welcome return to NJPAC with an evening of greatest hits (“September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Celebrate”) & more. Monday, June 4, 2018 7:30 PM Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7:30 PM More info

Beachstock 2018 returns to the Margate Beach Saturday, June 30 with new activities, new music and new performances.  Children and adults can learn to limbo and hula with professional dancers from the South Pacific Island Dancers and unwind with Yoga presented by the Milton and Betty Katz Jewish Community Center. New musical attractions at the eighth annual installment of this 14-hour event include non-stop music on the 100.7 WZXL main stage by Matt Santry, DJ Jason E and The British Invasion Experience. Food is a highlight at Beachstock where guests can enjoy a wide variety of mouth watering fare. Returning this year, is the volleyball and lifeguard competitions, vendors, local retailers, sand sculpting lessons, tow at demonstrations, Stacey’s Surf lessons, free skin checks by Dr. Carroccia, Margate Fire Departments Cool Blast, Kid’s Treasure Hunt, face painting by Alissa, beer and margarita garden and, at dusk, a bonfire and a family friendly movie. No beach tags are required for the event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and stretches between the Huntington and Granville Ave. beaches behind the Margate Public Library. Festival goers can enjoy complimentary jitney shuttle service running 10am-10pm along Atlantic Avenue between Coolidge and Fredericksburg avenues and […]

Stone Harbor hosts an Independence Day celebration held July 2 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the 95th Street Beach Pavilion. Enjoy a Jazz & Blues concert followed by fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.

The rebranding of the Jersey Shore Arts Center Dinning Room as Café Artiste begins a series of shows centered there. Look out for upcoming Café Artiste events and sign up forms! SONGWRITERs SHOWCASE TUESDAYS at 7pm LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC • Light Café Menu • $5 AT THE DOOR Sign up here to perform. For further information, contact: janet@jerseyshoreartscenter.org Resident Resources 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 | 732-502-0050

The inaugural Sea.Hear.Now Festival has announced its initial lineup featuring headliners Jack Johnson and Incubus, along with performances from Social Distortion, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Brandi Carlile, Milky Chance, Blondie, Kaleo, The Front Bottoms, Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls, and more.  With feet in the sand, fans will enjoy music on the beach with more than 25 bands on 3 stages at North Beach Asbury Park and Bradley Park, September 29-30. View the entire lineup, here. In addition to the stellar lineup, Sea.Hear.Now will also bring fans unique art and surf culture experiences. Legendary rock photographer, filmmaker and Jersey Shore native Danny Clinch will recreate his Transparent Gallery space and showcase his collection of iconic images of artists on the lineup. “Sea.Hear.Now is a long time dream of ours. To have our musician, surfer and artist friends come to Asbury Park this September to play some music, ride some waves and make some art,” says Clinch. “We come from the Jersey Shore and we believe in Asbury Park. It is one of the coolest beach cities in America, if not the world. We are ready to go!” Professional surfers including Sam Hammer, Balaram Stack, Rob Kelly, Mike Gleason, […]

Paul Anka visits Mayo Performing Arts Center Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. A note from Paul: “The Anka Sings Sinatra tour will honor a great artist who has influenced me more than anyone else throughout my career, Frank Sinatra. It will also feature the hits that have spanned my career on this 60th anniversary year. It will be a night filled with his songs, my songs, my way!” Starlight Members – May 16th at 10am Members* and Season Ticket Holders – May 17th at 10am General Public – May 18th at 10am Tickets: $69 – $125

Inspired by American Girl’s most iconic characters and their stories, American Girl Live is a premiere stage production produced by Mills Entertainment, featuring all-original songs and unforgettable experiences, stops by Mayo Performing Arts Center at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Come along for a fun-filled adventure, where exciting tales of bravery and friendship come to life, LIVE and in-person! Join your favorite American Girl characters, and some brand-new friends, as they follow their hearts and share their dreams, in a journey across time. ©2018 American Girl. All American Girl marks are trademarks of American Girl.  Copyright Mills Entertainment 2018. All rights reserved. Tickets: $29 – $79

The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over the course of two decades, 9 albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. After releasing two Indie albums in the 80s The Jayhawks signed with American Recordings in 1991 and over the next decade released 5 challenging, at times groundbreaking, albums, toured the world to widespread acclaim and even survived the departure of founding member Mark Olson in 1995. After a hiatus in the mid 2000s, the “classic” 1994 lineup reunited for another new studio album in 2011 and 2 years of solid touring, reacquainting audiences old and new with the band’s timeless musical vision. 2014 saw a late 90s version of the band led by Gary Louris hitting the road to support the reissues of the 3 Jayhawks albums released from 1997-2003. This lineup released the band’s 9th studio album in 2016, recorded  in Portland, OR with producers Peter Buck […]

The Lone Bellow’s third studio album, Walk Into A Storm, was released last fall on Descendant Records/Sony Music Masterworks. The album was produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell) and recorded in Nashville, TN. It’s been three years since the band’s victorious, Then Came The Morning was released. The album was produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner and nominated for an Americana Music Award. The Lone Bellow appeared on Kimmel, Letterman, Conan, CBS This Morning, Later…with Jools Holland and James Corden in support of the album. In the years since the release the band left their beloved adopted home of Brooklyn and moved to Nashville, TN. More info

What started as a small crawfish boil for 70 people homesick for boiled crawfish in 1989, has turned into Michael Arnone’s 28th Annual Crawfish Fest. Featuring the best Music and Food that Louisiana and New Orleans has to offer. Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, Brass, Gospel and Jazz on 3 Stages. Visit our stage schedule to see your personal must see’s. Our Crawfish Fest Online Store is now open to purchase all 2018 Crawfish Fest Single Day, 2 Day Combo, Group, onsite 4 day/3 nights Camping/ Admission, and King Crawfish Krewe Tickets(main stage pit passes)  There is a $10 per online transaction fee. Tickets will also be available at the door for $45 per day (under 14 free with parent) on Saturday and Sunday only.  Order Michael Arnone’s Jambalaya Mix in our online store. View our 2015 3 minute video wrap-up to see what you missed in the past. Enjoy fresh Boiled Louisiana Crawfish trucked in alive, Pork Sausage/Chicken Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee,Crawfish Bread, Alligator Sausage, Po-boys (oyster,shrimp and catfish),  Char Grilled Oysters, Southern Fried Chicken and the other great dishes on our Menu. for $12.00 or less per dish. Driving Directions are easy. Free Cajun/Zydeco Dance Lessons. We are less than 1 hr from NYC. No Pets, Free Parking. […]

This summer, Boston art-rock band Bent Knee will embark on an extensive summer tour, including a stop in Asbury Park at The Saint on June 6. Following the release of their critically-acclaimed album Land Animal in 2017, the band has toured extensively throughout the US and Europe, and recently has been busy in the studio working on new music for both Bent Knee and various other projects. Most recently, they were selected by Judd Greenstein (New Amsterdam Records) to create a full contemporary-classical composition with a percussion chamber ensemble. The band collaborated with Sam Solomon (Boston Conservatory), to create what would be their first-ever full composition of this kind, and utilized students from the Boston Conservatory to create the piece. The six-movement piece explores different aspects and experiences related to memory.It debuted live at the Apples & Olives Festival in Zurich in March 2018, and a a full concert film was recorded that will be released soon. During the Paper Earth tour, Bent Knee will perform music from Land Animal and preview some new material that they have been working on for their next album. Tickets are $10.