• Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: Swamp Cats

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

    High‑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....

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents  Lance Bryant & SHOUT

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

    For full season details and official ticketing, visit the Morris Museum Back Deck Lance Bryant & SHOUT turn the Back Deck into a full‑throttle big‑band celebration — gospel‑charged horns, tight...

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents The Fumos

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

    The Fumos light up the Back Deck with a horn‑driven, big‑band‑inspired blast of funk, jazz, and soul — the kind of full‑bodied ensemble sound that was made for an outdoor summer stage. Led by guitarist Jack Walsh, the band features a powerhouse frontline: the internationally acclaimed trumpeter Kevin Bachelor, the soulful tenor of Tony Orbach,...

  • Outcrops in Bradley Beach Summer Jazz Series

    The Outcrops were named "NJ Band of the Year" ('The Aquarian, 2020) for "three reasons: a work ethic that makes them one of the Dirty Jerz’s hardest-working bands, guitar-playing that...

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  • Cranford Thursdays at the Clock: MPack

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

    Groove‑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

  • Morris Museum 2026 Back Deck Presents Evan Sherman

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

    Evan Sherman brings his powerhouse big band to the Back Deck for a night of roaring swing, deep groove, and pure summer‑evening electricity. Known for his dynamic leadership and old‑school‑meets‑next‑generation style, Sherman drives a 16‑piece ensemble that hits with Basie‑level precision, New York fire, and the youthful energy that has made his band a favorite...

  • 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...

  • Katalyst Collective in Paterson Community & ESNA 2.0 Jazz in the Park

    Historic Eastside Park 800 Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey, United States

    Paterson, get ready — Gregory Burrus Productions is proud to present: Katalyst Collective bringing their explosive West Coast fusion straight into the heart of Jersey’s community jazz movement. This LA‑based...

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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 States

    The 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...

  • 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...