• Cranford Tuesdays at the Clock: The Accelerators – High‑Octane Rock

    Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States

    High‑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

  • KATALYST Collective Closes Their Ten Year Tour with a Triumphant Blue Note New York Debut

    Blue Note New York in NYC : 131 W 3rd St, New York, New Jersey, United States

    KATALYST Closes Their Ten Year Tour with a Triumphant Blue Note New York Debut After seven cities, countless miles, and ten years of building a sound that refuses to sit still, KATALYST brought their Ten Year Tour to a powerful close with a landmark debut at Blue Note New York on August 19. For a...

  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Burnside Manor

    Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States

    Atmospheric 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

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Carla Cook

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    Carla Cook brings her signature blend of jazz elegance, soulful warmth, and conversational phrasing to the Back Deck — a voice that feels especially alive under a summer sky. A Grammy‑nominated vocalist with deep Detroit roots, Cook moves effortlessly between swing, gospel, blues, and modern soul, shaping every lyric with clarity and emotional truth. Outdoors,...

  • Jesus and Jazz Presents Alexis Morrast

    Mt Zion AME Millburn Church 54 Church Street, Milburn, NJ, United States

    Mount Zion AME Church in Millburn announces its upcoming Jesus & Jazz worship‑arts service, featuring acclaimed young vocalist Alexis Morrast. The 4th‑Sunday gathering blends sacred tradition with the expressive power of jazz, offering a morning where music, ministry, and community rise together. Morrast, a two‑time winner of Showtime at the Apollo and recipient of the...

  • 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 States

    Broadway 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.

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Bria Skonberg

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    Bria Skonberg brings her bold trumpet voice, smoky vocals, and modern hot‑jazz spirit to the Back Deck — a perfect match for a summer evening where swing, style, and storytelling float into the open air. A Juno Award–winning bandleader with global festival credentials, Bria blends classic jazz roots with contemporary spark, moving effortlessly from crisp...

  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Forget The Whale

    Downtown Cranford Clock N Union Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016, Cranford, New Jersey, United States

    Vibrant 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

  • Summer Streets 2026: Jersey Swamp Cats — in Maplewood Village

    Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United States

    Jersey 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...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Lynette Sheard Live and John Lee and Friends

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    Lynette Sheard returns to the Back Deck, this time featuring legendary bassist John Lee. Together, they will celebrate the music of Charlie Parker and Dinah Washington, both of whom have birthdays on August 29th! Don't wait: Lynette Sheard Tickets on the Morris Museum Back Deck. Accomplished muralist and Sheard’s daughter, Monet Sheard, will capture the...

  • Rutgers IJS Monday Night Big Band Series presents Lance Bryant & Shout!

    Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    SHOUT! - Clem's resident big band led by master saxist and composer Lance Bryant return for their monthly roof raising performanceSHOUT! features some of the finest musicians in the NY/NJ area in a modern big band setting performing hip arrangements of new jazz classics and originals by master arranger and tenor saxophonist Lance Bryant. This...

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  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Orpheus Chamber Players: Night Reveals

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    The Orpheus Chamber Players return to the Back Deck with Night Reveals — an intimate, twilight‑shaped program that uncovers the colors, textures, and quiet mysteries that only emerge after dusk. Performing in their signature conductor‑less style, the ensemble listens and breathes as one, creating a rare closeness between musicians and audience. As the light fades,...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Mike Davis and the New Wonders

    Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    Back 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"...

  • Rutgers IJS Presents Wen-Ting Wu Quartet

    Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Catch the smooth grooves of Wen-Ting Wu Quartet live at Rutgers IJS—don’t miss this jazz night!Don't Miss the Rutgers IJS Presents Wen-Ting Wu Quartet!Drummer, composer, and educator Wen-Ting Wu is...

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  • Rutgers IJS Presents Pianist Mike Bond

    Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Catch the amazing Mike Bond live at Rutgers IJS, playing piano solos that’ll blow your mind! Don't Miss It: Rutgers IJS Presents Pianist Mike Bond Join us in person for...

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  • Summer Streets 2026: David Easton in Maplewood Village

    Maplewood Village Highland Place and Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ, United States

    David 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...

  • Rutgers IJS Presents Saxophonist Chris Powe From Los Angeles

    Clement's Place 15 Washington Street, Newark, NJ, United States

    Catch Chris Powe live at Clements Place—straight from LA with uplifting vibes, sharp insights, and stories that spark the night.Rutgers IJS Presents Chris Powe From Los AngelesGet ready to meet...

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