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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: KG Music School – Young Hometown Talent
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesYoung hometown musicians light up the lawn with fresh energy and Cranford pride. Celebrate Tuesdays with the rising stars of the KG Music School. These young hometown musicians bring heart, talent, and community spirit to the Cranford Summer Sounds stage. A perfect evening for families, neighbors, and anyone who loves seeing the next generation shine.
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Kate Curran in Bradley Beach Summer Jazz Series
Kate Curran is a musically voracious vocalist and bandleader who regularly performs throughout the Tri state area as well as nationally with Louis Prima Jr and the Witnesses. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Kate's home was constantly filled with music of all genres, but an early love of the Great American Songbook and Jazz would be her strongest influence....
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Swamp Cats
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesHigh‑energy blues‑rock with deep Southern flavor and Jersey grit. On Thursday, August 6, Swamp Cats return with another night of blues‑rock fire — gritty, soulful, and full of Southern‑inspired swagger. Tags: blues rock, Southern rock, high energy, Cranford events
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Cranford and NJPAC Jazz Tuesdays featuring Richard Baratta Trio – Cinematic Jazz on a Tuesday
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesOn Tuesday, August 11, drummer and film industry veteran Richard Baratta brings his cinematic jazz trio to Cranford. A dynamic blend of storytelling, rhythm, and improvisation.
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: MPack
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesGroove‑heavy funk that hits hard and keeps the dance floor alive. Join us Thursday, August 13, as MPack brings another round of deep funk, tight rhythms, and electrifying musicianship. A guaranteed dance‑driven night. Tags: funk, groove, dance music, Cranford concerts
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Rutgers IJS and Greg Burrus present LA’s Katalyst Collective
LA-based jazz/hip hop collective Katalyst returns to Clem's with its frothy brew of hip hop laced jazz with a dash of R&B and Soul. ABOUT KATALYST Every decade or so a new band comes to the forefront and changes the course of music, this decade is no exception and sees the rise of one of...
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Sunday Gazebo Jazz 8/16 – LA’s Katalyst Collective Jams w the Community
Springfield Avenue Gazebo 1662 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, New Jersey, United StatesThe Springfield Avenue Gazebo Jazz Series continues its summer momentum with a special coast‑to‑coast collaboration that brings fresh energy to Maplewood’s Hilton Neighborhood. This Sunday, August 16 at 3 PM, audiences will experience a dynamic blend of West Coast creativity, East Coast soul, and classic R&B flavor as LA’s Katalyst Collective and the Community come...
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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: The Accelerators – High‑Octane Rock
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesHigh‑octane rock with driving energy and big summer sound. Tuesday, August 18 brings The Accelerators, a rock band known for high‑energy performances, big riffs, and crowd‑moving momentum. Tags: The Accelerators • Rock • High Energy
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Burnside Manor
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesAtmospheric indie rock with big hooks, bold textures, and modern edge. On Thursday, August 20, Burnside Manor delivers atmospheric indie rock with soaring melodies, bold textures, and a modern edge. A fresh sound for a summer night. Tags: indie rock, alternative, atmospheric, Cranford events
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Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: Laurie Vega Trio – Broadway Jazz Comes to Cranford
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesBroadway favorites and more from a dynamic, expressive trio. Close out the Tuesday season on August 25 with the Laurie Vega Trio, delivering Jazzy Tunes, some Broadway gems, soulful interpretations, and a few timeless classics.
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Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Forget The Whale
Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United StatesVibrant indie‑pop energy powered by soulful vocals and infectious rhythms. Join us Thursday, August 27, as Forget The Whale closes the season with vibrant indie‑pop energy, soulful vocals, and irresistible rhythms. A perfect finale to the summer series. Tags: indie pop, soul, danceable, Cranford concerts
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Summer Streets 2026: Jersey Swamp Cats — in Maplewood Village
Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United StatesJersey Swamp Cats will bring their piano‑driven vintage rock sound to Maplewood Village on August 29th, delivering a lively Summer Streets performance built on rollicking keys, tight rhythms, and the warm throwback vibe of early rock‑and‑roll. With bluesy piano lines at the center of their groove and a band that knows how to keep the...
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Summer Streets 2026: Forget The Whale — Indie Originals in Maplewood Village
Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United StatesForget the Whale will bring their infectious indie‑originals energy to Maplewood Village on September 5th, delivering a vibrant mix of sharp musicianship, playful creativity, and feel‑good grooves that define their signature sound. Known for dynamic vocals, tight rhythms, and a genre‑bending style that keeps audiences smiling, the band’s upcoming Summer Streets performance promises a lively...
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Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Mike Davis and the New Wonders
Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United StatesBack Deck Presents Mike Davis and the New Wonders Mike Davis is a talented jazz trumpeter known for his expertise in early jazz styles. He leads a group called "Mike Davis and the New Wonders," which performs music inspired by the Jazz Age of the 1920s. Davis has been described as an "eloquent trumpet prodigy"...
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Summer Streets 2026: David Easton in Maplewood Village
Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United StatesDavid Easton will return to Maplewood Village on with his vibrant, piano‑driven pop‑rock sound that has made him a Summer Streets favorite. Known for his crisp musicianship, upbeat originals, and crowd‑pleasing covers, Easton’s upcoming set promises bright melodies, tight grooves, and the kind of feel‑good energy that turns the Village into an open‑air concert hall....
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Summer Streets 2026: Nikki Briar in Maplewood Village
Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United StatesNikki Briar will roll into Maplewood Village on September 26 with the high‑energy country‑rock sound that has made her one of New Jersey’s most electrifying performers. Blending Nashville‑style storytelling with Jersey‑born grit, Briar’s upcoming Summer Streets set promises driving rhythms, powerhouse vocals, and the kind of crowd‑lifting charisma that turns a simple street performance into...
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Summer Streets 2026: Lynette Sheard Jazzy Motown Revue in Maplewood Village
Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United StatesLynette Sheard will bring her signature sparkle back to Maplewood Village on October 3rd with a Motown Revue that promises to turn Summer Streets into a full‑on autumn groove fest. Expect powerhouse vocals, jazzy Motown reinterpretations, and a band that knows exactly how to keep the crowd moving. Sheard’s dynamic stage presence and soulful delivery...
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Mt Zion AME Millburn 1st Sunday presents Singer Poet Wilma Ann
Mt Zion AME Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, New Jersey, United StatesDr. Wilma Ann - Singer, Author and Poet Wilma Ann is a singer, poet, author and worship artist whose ministry lives where sacred song meets the spoken word. A native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, she first stood up to sing in church at eleven years old — and that sanctuary calling has shaped...