Jazz
College of New Jersey
Mildred and Ernest Mayo Concert Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2585, www.tcnj.edu.
TCNJ Jazz Ensemble. Register. Friday, November 12.
Cranbury Jazz
Village Park, Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury, 609-655-8250, www.cranburyjazz.com.
Cranstock Music Festival. Ensemble featuring Art Zysk on trumpet, Doug Miller on piano, Bernard Geiger on upright bass, Paul Venanzi on drums, vocals, clarinet, and saxophone, and sound engineer Bill Kanawyer. Sunday, September 26.
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-932-7511, www.masongross.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers Jazz Ensemble. $10. Tuesday, November 30.
At Schare Recital Hall, New Brunswick, 732-932-7511, www.masongross.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers Jazz Chamber Ensemble. Free. Thursday, December 2 and Wednesday, December 8.
McCarter Theater
91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org.
Marilyn Maye. Cabaret show. $46. Saturday, October 23.
Chris Botti. Trumpeter with music from his latest CD, “In Boston.” $50 and up. Monday, November 8.
Liz Callaway. Cabaret show. $46. Saturday, December 18.
Mercer College
Kelsey Theater, West Windsor, 609-570-3735, www.mccc.edu.
MCCC Jazz Band. Concert. Free. Wednesday, December 15.
Michener Art Museum
138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, 215-340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org.
Jazz Nights. Frank Bey with blues. His debut album, “Steppin’ Out,” was released in 1998. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages. Register. $40. Saturday, October 2.
Jazz Nights. Nazir Ebo on drums. He is only 10-years-old. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages. Register. $40. Saturday, November 20.
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-955-5566, thewarmemorial.com.
Amos Lee. Blues, soul, and folk. $25 to $30. Friday, November 5.
Princeton University Concerts
Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000, www.princeton.edu/utickets.
Jazz Program Performance. “Celebrating Jazz and the World” with Brazilian singer songwriter Gilberto Gil and other guest performers with the Princeton University Concert Jazz Ensemble. $15. Saturday, October 16.
At Cafe Vivian, Frist Campus Center, 609-258-5000, www.princeton.edu/utickets.
Jazz Program Performance. University Jazz Composers. Friday, December 3.
State Theater
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469, www.statetheatrenj.org.
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival. Sugar Blue and his five-piece blues band perform in a 200-seat club-style venue on stage. $30 to $40. Thursday, September 23.
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival. Eddie Palmieri and his Afro-Caribbean jazz septet perform in a 200-seat club-style venue on stage. $40 to $50. Friday, September 24.
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival. Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesianna Band perform in a 200-seat club-style venue on stage. $40 to $50. Saturday, September 25.
New Jersey Blues and Jazz Festival. Jazz brunch followed by Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread” performance in a 200-seat club-style venue on stage. $75. Sunday, September 26.
World Music
Chinmaya Mission Tristate Center
Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-422-6830, www.chinmayavrindavan.org.
Carnatic Violin Concert. Father and son team of Lakshminarayana Subramiam and Ambi Subramaniam perform with instrumental ensemble featuring Triplicane K. Sekar on thavil; Mahesh Krishnamurthy on mridangam; and Tripunithura Radhakrishnan on ghatam, satva sai, and moorsing. $20 to $500. Sunday, September 26.
McCarter Theater
91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org.
Jake Shimabukuro. “The Ukelele: Reimagined” includes pop tunes, American songbook standards, and originals. $45 and up. Friday, October 22.
Mary Black. 25th anniversary tour features music from Ireland. $39 and up. Tuesday, November 9.
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-955-5566, www.thewarmemorial.com.
Celtic Tenors. $19 to $42. Saturday, December 4.
Princeton University
McCormick 101, 609-258-9220, www.princeton.edu/psc.
Kenny Endo. “Conversation in Taiko,” a lecture and performance on Japanese drums by Kenny Endo and Kaoru Watanable. Free. Thursday, November 18.
Raritan Valley Community College
Route 28, North Branch, 908-725-3420, www.rvccarts.edu.
Rhythm of the Dance. The National Dance Company of Ireland with a live band, three tenors, and 22 dancers. $30 and $35. Saturday, October 9.
In Trenton
Trenton International Jazz & Blues Festival. African, Indian, Latin, and straight-ahead jazz; blues; and Celtic music. Venues include State Museum, Masonic Temple, NJN Studios, Mill Hill Park, Mill Hill Saloon, and Settimo Cielo with musicians. International vendors will be on the streets. and dancers perform throughout. The event takes the place of the canceled Heritage Days, Trenton Jazz, and NJ Cultural festivals. $30 per day or $50 for the three days. Through Sunday, September 19. Friday, September 17.
State Theater
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469, www.StateTheatreNJ.org.
Benise: The Spanish Guitar. Flamenco guitar and his cast present music and dance. $27 to $62. Saturday, November 13.
Mazowsze. Warsaw Christmas featuring Polish carols and dances. $32 to $57. Sunday, December 12.
Pop Music
Bristol Riverside Theater
120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, 215-785-0100, www.brtstage.org.
Annual Winter Musicale. Holiday songs including traditional carols, popular classics, and original songs. $31. Through December 22. Saturday, December 11.
Capital Singers
of Trenton
Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Lane, Princeton, 609-620-0160, www.capitalsingers.org.
What’s Love Got to Do With It? Cabaret features love songs from Broadway musicals. Timothy Brown accompanies on piano. Co-directed by David Abers and Jan Baldwin. $20. Sunday, October 3.
Grounds For Sculpture
18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616, www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Beatlegras. Beatles cover band co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossing. $25. Friday, October 22.
Livingston Taylor. Folk, pop, gospel, jazz, and storytelling ballads presented by the guitar-playing brother of James Taylor. $25. Friday, November 12.
McCarter Theater
91 University Place, 609-258-2787, www.mccarter.org.
An Acoustic Evening with Josh Ritter. His sixth CD, “So Runs the World Away,” features storytelling and musicianship. $25 and up. Wednesday, October 6.
Pat Metheny. “The Orchestration Tour” reveals a one-man band with a wall of instruments triggered from his guitar with the aid of digital technology. The new original music includes jazz and pop. $50 and up. Thursday, October 7.
Pink Martini. 12-piece band presents jazz, Latin, lounge, and classical music with a hint of world music from France, Cuba, and South America. $50 and up. Thursday, November 11.
Mercer County Symphonic Band
Mercer County College, Kelsey Theater, 609-584-9444, www.mccc.edu.
Winter Concert. Classics, contemporary music, and traditional marches including holiday songs and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Free. Wednesday, December 22.
Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission
Monroe Township High School, 1629 Perrineville Road, 732-521-4400.
Nelson Riddle Orchestra. Music includes songs of Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra as arranged by Nelson Riddle with the orchestra conducted by his son, Christopher. $28. Saturday, October 2.
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial
Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400, www.tickets.com.
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. “Broadway Showstoppers” with the Philly Pops. Benefit for the Foundation of Morris Hall/St. Lawrence. $30 to $75. Saturday, October 2.
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott. Folk musician and singer. $35. Thursday, September 30.
Henry Butler. Jazz, pop, and blues on the piano. $29. Thursday, October 14.
Buddy Guy, Shemekia Copeland, and Jimmy Vaughn. $29 to $79. Saturday, October 23.
Red Molly. Three part harmonies with Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner, and Carolann Solebello. $23. Thursday, November 18.
ABBA Mania. Two hours of ABBA’s songs with staging, lighting, and special effects. $19 to $42. Friday, December 3.
Cheryl Wheeler. Songwriter, poet, social critic, and folksinger. $24. Thursday, December 16.
Peddie School
201 South Main Street, Hightstown, 609-490-7550, www.peddie.org.
Dala. Darlings of the Canadian pop/folk scene Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine. $15. Thursday, October 7.
Rider University
Yvonne Theater, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5303, www.rider.edu.
Rider University Band. Winter concert conducted by Jerry Rife in conjunction with the Blawenburg Band. Free. Monday, December 6.
Princeton Brass Band. Holiday concert conducted by Stephen Arthur Allen. Free. Saturday, December 11.
State Theater
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469, www.StateTheatreNJ.org.
Jersey Beatles Bash IV. Glen Burtnik and Friends perform “Let It Be,””Rubber Soul,” and “Help!” note-for-note. $22 to $42. Saturday, September 18.
Ethan Bortnick. Nine-year-old prodigy pianist and composer offers pop and classical music with his musical time machine. $20 to $35. Sunday, October 10.
The Fab Faux. Beatles cover band recreated as they were written, arranged, and performed with Hogs Head Horns and Creme Tangerine Strings. $40 to $85.Saturday, October 16.
Michael Feinstein: Sinatra Project. $32 to $77. Saturday, November 6.
In the Mood. String of Pearls Orchestra with singers and swing dancers. $32 to $52. Sunday, November 14.
ABBA Mania. Two hours of ABBA’s timeless songs. $22 to $57. Thursday, December 2.
Linda Eder’s Christmas Show. Standards and holiday tunes. $32 to $57. Friday, December 10.
Eileen Ivers: An Irish Christmas. Irish fiddle champion and the original violinist in Riverdance. $32 to $52. Saturday, December 11.
Salute to Vienna. New Year’s concert features the Strauss Symphony of America. $47 to $97. Friday, December 31.
Sun National
Bank Center
Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, Trenton, 800-298-4200, www.comcasttix.com.
Rockin’ Brewfest. Tickets include a two-ounce souvenir tasting cup and unlimited beer sampling. Two four hour sessions. Live music. $25 Saturday, September 18.
Folk
Concerts at the Crossing
Unitarian Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, 609-510-6278, www.concertsatthecrossing.com.
Lori Lieberman and Seth Glier. 15th season opener. Lieberman’s poem that became the song “Killing Me Softly” has a new version on her recent release, “Gun Metal Sky.” Glier’s debut album, “The Trouble with People,” has been described as timeless. $23. Saturday, September 25.
Jill Sobule and Sarah Donner. $23. Saturday, October 23.
Ellis Paul and Robyn Landis. $23. Saturday, November 20.
Music and Legacy of John Lennon. The Kennedys, Freebo, Rx Fowler, Tom Dean, Chris Thompson, and Liz Longley. $25. Saturday, December 4.
Folk Project
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, 973-335-9489, www.folkproject.org.
Finest Kind. Canadian folk trio of Ian Robb, Ann Downey, and Shelley Posen with songs from their latest album, “For Honour & For Gain.” Loose Canons opens the show. $7. Friday, September 24.
Princeton Folk Music Society
Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-799-0944, www.princetonfolk.org.
Walt Michael. $20. Friday, September 24.
Nathan Rogers. $20. Friday, October 15.
Roy Bookbinder. $20. Friday, November 19.
Bob Zentz. $20. Friday, December 10.
