Rich and varied, music in Northwest New Jersey is just the ticket for evenings that end on high notes. Your musical destination is never very far away and often the price can't be beat.
Thursday, June 27 • HUNTERDON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA . The dual musical themes of “Out to Sea” and “Thunder and Lightning on Land” collide perfectly to create a program of works perfect for a summer evening in the park. Music by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Rossini, Strauss, and more!. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Friday, June 28 • ZEKE CAREY BAND. . NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, June 29 • AJ CRIOX BAND AND JOE CIROTTI TRIO. An exciting double-header opens the ninth annual Concerts at Ramsaysburg series. The concerts are held in an expansive and bucolic Riverside Amphitheater that has been landscaped between the 200-year-old barn and the Delaware River, part of the twelve-acre historical park. Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Sunday, June 30 • SUPERNOVA. Festival Jazz: classic and modern jazz with a jam vibe, from Chick Corea, Pat Methany, and John Scofield to classic 60s funky jazz like Eddie Henderson and Wes Montgomery.. Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Milford. 908/86GRASS
Sunday, July 7 • BONJOURNEY. Dual tributes!. Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, July 11 • TELEGRAPH QUARTET. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, July 11 • CAPTAIN JACK BAND. Billy Joel tribute band.. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
July 11 – July 21 • GREASE. Book, Music and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey.. Centenary Stage Company Summerfest, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Friday, July 12 • THE KOOTZ. Your favorite Rock ‘n’ Roll to kick up the summer heat. NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, July 13 • EVAN SHERMAN. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Saturday, July 13 • SOURLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL. The festival celebrates the character and beauty of the New Jersey Sourlands and supports planning and conservatory efforts. . Sourland Planning Council, Ringoes. 609/397-1233
Sunday, July 14 • JAKE’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY BAND. . Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, July 18 • BEST OF THE EAGLES. . Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Thursday, July 18 • HANOVER WIND SYMPHONY. Stars, Stripes, and Sousa. Roxbury Arts Alliance, Succasunna. 973/945-0284
Saturday, July 20 • LA CUCHINA. Latin Jazz with world-renown musicians. Ramsaysburg Summer Concerts are held in an expansive and bucolic Riverside Amphitheater that has been landscaped between the 200-year-old barn and the Delaware River, part of the twelve-acre historical park.. Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Sunday, July 21 • SUIT & MAI TAI. Classic hits. Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Sunday, July 21 • GITAN MAGIQUE. Steeped in the 1930s French jazz of Django Rienhart and Stephan Grapelli, but with contemporary attitude, Gitan Magique performs unique arrangements of well known jazz and classical repertoire as well as engaging original works. Enjoy the farm’s delicious foods which are available for purchase. Seating will be on the farmhouse lawn, with reservations limited in order to observe social distance guidelines. Family friendly, BYOB. No dogs please.. Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Milford. 908/86GRASS
Thursday, July 25 • JAKE’S ROCKIN' COUNTRY BAND. . Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Thursday, July 25 • WHISKEY CROSSING. Rock/ blues duo. Roxbury Arts Alliance, Succasunna. 973/945-0284
Friday, July 26 • JOHN SHEEHAN. A great guitar evening with classsical, jazz, folkd, bluegrass and rock.. NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, July 27 • FRONTIERS. Journey tribute. Centenary Stage Company Summerfest, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Saturday, July 27 • BEAUTY & THE BEATS. Disney fanatics of all ages get ready to sing and dance with this Ultimate Fairytale Show. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Sunday, July 28 • THE OUTCROPS. Music in the Woods. Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham. 973/543-6004
Sunday, July 28 • STEP BY STEP. Johnny Maestro’s hit songs. Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, August 1 • HARLEM QUARTET. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, August 1 • THE HUNTERDON CHORAL ALLIANCE. Over seventy singers belting out pop hits from the radio and the stage. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
August 1 – August 11 • I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. Book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro, music by Jimmy Roberts. Centenary Stage Company Summerfest, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Saturday, August 3 • ERINYS QUARTET. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Sunday, August 4 • THE RONALD REAGANS. Hits from the 1980s. Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, August 8 • THE NERDS. The Nerds have been redefining what it means to be a cover band since 1985. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Saturday, August 10 • LAURA ANGLADE QUARTET. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, August 15 • ANI KALAYJIAN SEXTET. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Saturday, August 17 • THE FUMOS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Sunday, August 18 • MARIBYRD. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse, listening to great music and enjoying great food. Enjoy selections from our delicious farm to fork picnic menu with culinary delights made from our own farm products! Family friendly, BYOB. No dogs please.. Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Milford. 908/86GRASS
Friday, August 23 • UKULELE FESTIVAL. Concerts, workshops, vendors, open mics, jams and more! This festival will interest long-time uke players, beginning uke players and anyone who has ever been curious about the instrument. . The Folk Project, Morristown. 973/370-4UKE (4853)
Saturday, August 24 • LONI BACH STRING QUARTET. Classical repertoire will fill an expansive and bucolic Riverside Amphitheater that has been landscaped between the 200-year-old barn and the Delaware River, part of the twelve-acre historical park.. Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Saturday, August 24 • VANISHA GOULD. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Saturday, September 7-8 • CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS JAZZ FEST. Created in 1978 by Phil Woods, Rick Chamberlain, and Ed Joubert, the COTA festival has united world-class musicians, performing artists, and visual artists with music and arts lovers from near and far. Festival site activities include food concessions, arts and crafts booths, strolling musicians, a monitored childrens’ area, storytelling and other surprises during stage changes. Plenty of free parking, a rain tent in case of inclement weather, and handicapped facilities are provided.. COTA Jazz and Arts, Delaware Water Gap, PA. 570/424-2210
Saturday, September 14 • MORRISTOWN JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVAL. The Hot Sardines, U.S. Navy Jazz Band The Commodores, LaBamba’s Rock ‘n R&B Big Band, Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses, Joanne Shaw Taylor. Town of Morristown, Morristown.
Saturday, September 14 • MIKE DAVIS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Saturday, September 21 • THE GREAT AMERICAN SOULBOOK. CSC’s Curtain Up season opener features a journey through the decades of Motown, R&B, and other iconic Soulful music that inspired generations.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Saturday, September 28 • WALT WILKINS AND MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO. Two accomplished singer/songwriters in an expansive and bucolic Riverside Amphitheater that has been landscaped between the 200-year-old barn and the Delaware River, part of the twelve-acre historical park.. Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
October 24 – November 3 • SOUL SAMURAI. After avenging the death of her lover, a young samurai girl named Dewdrop, along with her faithful sidekick Cert, must now battle through vampire-infested Brooklyn to make it back home. NEXTstage Repertory. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Thursday, November 7-10 • DR. GLAS. An aloof Swedish physician gradually unburdens his soul with the story of his obsession for another man's wife and the murder he plots to win her heart.. Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Thursday, November 14-17 • MY BUDDY. Legendary comedian Buddy Hackett is brought to life in a live musical, theatrical production, told by the person closest to him... his son, Sandy Hackett.. Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Thursday, November 21-24 • COURAGE. One-person adaptation of the life of J.M. Barrie, the man who first told Peter Pan's version of this story and whom Hook hates with a passion.. Centenary Stage Company Fringe Festival, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Friday, December 20-22 • THE NUTCRACKER. The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet presents their timeless holiday classic.. Centenary Stage Company , Hackettstown. 908/979-0900