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.
Saturday, June 21 • GIRALDA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Art vendors, children's activities, and live performances by Grammy award-winning guitarist, Hernan Romero and the New Jersey Symphony.. Morris Arts, Madison. 973/285-5115
Saturday, June 21 • SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS. Long time area favorites and stalwarts from the days of Knowlton Riverfest, the Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary.. Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Sunday, June 22 • MARIBYRD, JOE CIROTTI, PETE LISTER, AND MIKE ALEXANDER. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse listening to indie folk and Americana by this excellent quartet. Plus best farm to fork picnic ever, available for sale at the event. . Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Milford. 908/86GRASS
Sunday, June 22 • THE OUTCROPS. Music in the Woods. Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham. 973/543-6004
Thursday, June 26 • 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 27 • AMANI. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Friday, June 27 • ZEKE CAREY BAND. . NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Thursday, July 3 • JOHN LEE & FRIENDS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Friday, July 4 • YACHT ROCK GOLD EXPERIENCE. Hits from the late 1970s through early 1980s. Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Sunday, July 6 • FUNK SALSA URBAN. . Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
July 10 – July 20 • ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE. A musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffet classics.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Thursday, July 10 • CAPTAIN JACK BAND. Billy Joel tribute band.. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Thursday, July 10 • FRISSON WINDS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Friday, July 11 • KENNY KOSEK. . NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, July 12 • THE FUMOS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Sunday, July 13 • SOUTHERN STEEL. . Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Sunday, July 13 • THE MOUNTAIN JAM BAND. Music in the Woods. Schiff Nature Preserve, Mendham. 973/543-6004
Thursday, July 17 • BEST OF THE EAGLES. . Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Saturday, July 19 • JOHN BYRNE BAND. Celtic, Americana, Indie Folk. Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Sunday, July 20 • AMERICAN SOUL. . Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, July 24 • LYNETTE SHEARD. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, July 24 • 80S REVOLUTION. Best of the decade.. Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
Friday, July 25 • BILLY 6 SHOW. . NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, July 26 • YACHT ROCK GOLD EXPERIENCE. Favorite hits from the late 1970s - early 1980s.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Sunday, July 27 • BIG HIX. Modern country radio hits. Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, July 31 • BONJOURNEY. . Hunterdon Parks Music Under the Stars, Readington Township. 908/782-1158
July 31 – August 10 • NUNSENSE II. Presenting a high-spirited and zany "Thank You Program" for their many supporters, the sisters sing and dance their way across the Mount St. Helen's stage, which is already dressed for the Hoboken Music Society's upcoming production of The Mikado.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Saturday, August 2 • RICHARD BARATTA. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Sunday, August 3 • 80S REVOLUTION. . Somerset Concert Series in the Park, Bridgewater. 908/722-1200
Thursday, August 7 • CUARTETO LATINOAMERICANO. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, August 7 • 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
Friday, August 8 • THE ALAYA PROJECT. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Friday, August 8 • LORETTA HAGEN BAND. Rising folk music star. NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, August 9 • 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
Thursday, August 14 • EVAN SHERMAN & FRIENDS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Saturday, August 16 • 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
Friday, August 22 • MOSS HENRY AND THE BRYOPHYTES. . NJBG Summer Concerts, Ringwood. 973/962-9534
Saturday, August 23 • SPARTA STRING QUARTET. . Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Saturday, August 23 • PAULA POUNDSTONE. The iconic comedian is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. One night only!. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Saturday, August 23 • TESLA QUARTET. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, September 4 • MIKE DAVIS & THE NEW WONDERS. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Thursday, September 11 • BLACK OAK ENSEMBLE. . Morris Museum Jazz on the Back Deck, Morristown. 973/971-3706
Saturday, September 20 • NOBLE BROTHERS WITH JESSE BARDWELL. . Friends of Ramsaysburg, Delaware.
Sunday, September 21 • SUPERNOVA. Spend the late afternoon on the lawn of the farmhouse, listening to 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. Plus best farm to fork picnic ever, available for sale at the event.. Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Milford. 908/86GRASS