Unruly Sounds Festival Returns
Princeton Sound Kitchen, Princeton Public Library, Small World Coffee, Labyrinth Books, and the Princeton Record Exchange jointly sponsor Unruly Sounds in its first post-pandemic gathering. Showcasing the talents of several local favorites in addition to the rising talents in the Princeton University graduate composition program, the festival promises to keep to its tradition of highlighting fresh sounds and new compositions.
The festival takes place Saturday, September 24, from noon to 5 p.m. in Hinds Plaza. In case of rain, the festival will move into the community room at Princeton Public Library.
Musicians include works by alba par, a duo featuring graduate composer Francisco del Pino reimagining chansons, James Moore with the rowdy Forever House, Liam Elliot, Matt McBane, Max Vinetz, with local favorites Damsel (Beth Meyers and Monica Mugan), Matt Trowbridge, Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Dan Kassel, and many more.
Bristol Riverside Theater
Bristol Township Amphitheater, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org.
Herman’s Hermits. Performance by the legandary 60s pop band starring Peter Noone. $35 to $75. Saturday, September 10.
Herman’s Hermits. Performance by the legandary 60s pop band starring Peter Noone. $35 to $75. Sunday, September 11.
Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic Street, Trenton. www.candlelighteventsjazz.com.
Bassist Mike Boone. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, September 10.
Saxophonist James Stewart. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, September 17.
Saxophonist Todd Bashore. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, September 24.
Joe Ford, Noriko, and Boone. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, October 1.
Jerry Weldon, Byrom Smith, Graves. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, October 8.
Brian Betz. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, October 15.
Rico Jones Quartet. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, October 22.
Josh Lee. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, October 29.
Lars Haake. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, November 5.
Matt Parish. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, November 12.
Akiko. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, November 19.
Duane Eubanks. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, November 26.
Baritone Nation. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. Saturday, December 3.
Cordus Mundi
Trinity Episcopal Church, 6587 Upper York Road, Solebury, PA. www.cordusmundi.com.
(Mostly) Contemporary Cordus. All-male a capella group performs a wide-ranging collection of music from an eclectic group of mostly modern composers, including Lauridsen, Conte, Antognini, Barnwell, Kuster and more. The concert set also includes new compositions from three Cordus Mundi group members. Sunday, November 20.
Hopewell Theater
5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com.
Karan Casey. Singer-songwriter performs. Singer-songwriter Helen O’Shea and guitarist James Popik open. $40. Friday, September 16.
The RTs. Brooklyn-based five-piece band known for its eclectic take on rock ‘n’ roll mixed with punk rock energy and soul performs. $35. Thursday, September 22.
“The Music of the Night” with John D. Smitherman. The tenor known for Broadway and classical music performs songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” and more. $36 to $40. Sunday, October 9.
Dar Williams. Singer-songwriter performs. $50. Saturday, October 15.
Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Havrilla and her band perform a blend of 70s, 80s, and 90s rock. $32. Friday, October 28.
Vance Gilbert. Folk guitarist. $35. Friday, November 4.
Rhett Miller. Performance by the Texas native best known as the frontman of the Dallas-based alt-country band the Old 97’s. $40. Sunday, November 6.
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller. $40. Friday, November 18.
Live At The Fillmore. Tribute to the original Allman Brothers Band. $45. Saturday, November 26.
Lucy Kaplansky. Singer-songwriter. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative test required by performer request. $38. Friday, December 2.
McCarter Theater
91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org.
Rhiannon Giddens. Co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops and has been nominated for six additional Grammys for her work as a soloist and collaborator. She appears with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi. $50 to $70. Sunday, October 9.
Davóne Tines. Black, gay, classically trained performer’s diverse repertoire explores the social issues of today. $35 to $50. Sunday, October 23.
Oumou Sangaré. Performance by the star Malian singer who released her debut album in 1989 and whose 2009 album “Seya” was nominated for a Grammy in the Best World Music Album category. $35 to $65. Friday, October 28.
Jorge Drexler. Performance by the Uruguayan musician and singer-songwriter who has recorded 14 studio albums and has toured all over the world. $45 to $85. Thursday, November 10.
The Hot Sardines. New York-based jazz ensemble breathes fresh life into music made famous decades ago. $35 to $45. Friday, November 11.
New Brunswick Jazz Project
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-640-0001. www.nbjp.org.
Randy Brecker and Ada Rovatti. $40 to $50. Friday, September 9. Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-640-0001. www.nbjp.org.
Central Jersey Jazz Festival. Performers include Lee Hogans Quintet, Lucy Yeghiazaryan Quintet, and Cryus Chestnut Quartet. Free. Saturday, September 10. Tavern on George, 361 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-640-0001. www.nbjp.org.
CJ Magolis & the Cats. With special guest Mark Gross. Jam session at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 7.
Cubeye – Dave Schumacher Septet. Thursday, September 8.
Solomon Alber Quartet. Jam session at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 13.
Duane Eubanks Quartet. Free. Thursday, September 15.
Daybreak. Jam session at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 20.
Ken Fowser Quartet. Thursday, September 22.
Tristan Voitcu Quintet. Open jam session at 8:30 p.m. Free. Tuesday, September 27.
Kate Curran Quartet. $15. Thursday, September 29.
Ark Ovrutski Quartet. Thursday, October 6.
CJ Margolis & the Cats. Open jam session at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 11.
Yvonnivk Prene Trio. Thursday, October 13.
Leonike Scheuble Quartet. $15. Thursday, October 20.
Princeton Folk Music Society
Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.princetonfolk.org.
John Roberts. The England-born Welsh singer performs traditional British songs, including sea shanties, broadside ballads, and pub tunes. $25. Friday, September 16, 8 p.m.
Beppe Gambetta. Acoustic guitarist performs. $25. Friday, October 21, 8 p.m.
Bruce Molsky. Grammy-nominated Bruce Molsky sings and plays the fiddle, banjo, and guitar to share works from the Southern Appalachian songbook and other traditions. $25. Friday, November 18, 8 p.m.
Vance Gilbert. Singer-songwriter performs. $25. Friday, December 9, 8 p.m.
State Theater
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.statetheatrenj.org.
Tusk & EagleMania. Concert featuring Tusk, the number one tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, and EagleMania: The World’s Greatest Eagles Tribute. $25 to $55. Friday, September 16.
Yes. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES on the U.S. leg of their “The Album Series Tour 2022,” marking the 50th anniversary of their 1972 album “Close to the Edge.” $59 to $199. Sunday, October 9.
Three Dog Night. Created in 1968 by Danny Hutton, Three Dog Night recorded the music of the best new songwriters of their time including Harry Nilsson, Randy Newman, Elton John, Laura Nyro, Paul Williams, and Hoyt Axton. $29 to $99. Friday, October 14.
Hip Hop Fever. Celebration of Hip Hop music and culture, showcasing the Hip Hop pioneers of the ‘80s and ‘90s including live performances from Slick Rick, Rob Base, The Sugarhill Gang, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio of The Furious Five, Nice & Smooth, Black Sheep, Lil’ Cease of Junior M.A.F.I.A, Roxanne Shanté, Playgirl Ari, and music by Grand Wizzard Theodore and DJ Hollywood. $39 to $99. Friday, October 28.
Johnny Mathis. Vocalist presents his Voice of Romance tour. Special guest Gary Mule Deer also performs. $59 to $233. Saturday, October 29.
Victor Manuelle. Evening of high-energy salsa music from the Puerto Rico-raised singer known as El Sonero de la Juventud (“The Singer Of Youths”). $49 to $159. Friday, November 11.
An Evening with Lindsey Buckingham. The musician best known as the lead guitarist and singer of Fleetwood Mac performs with a full band. $39 to $224. Saturday, November 12.
Grupo Niche. Founded in 1980 by Jairo Varela and Alexis Loano in Cali, Colombia, salsa group Grupo Niche is one of Latin America’s most popular acts. $29 to $99. Saturday, November 19.
Steve Hackett. The rock musician and former lead guitarist of Genesis performs from his albums Genesis Revisited, Seconds Out, and more. $29 to $124. Tuesday, December 6.
The Allentown Village Initiative
Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church Street, Allentown. www.allentownvinj.org.
US Army Field Band’s Jazz Ambassadors. Free concert performed outdoors. Established in 1969, the 19 piece Jazz Ambassadors orchestra has performed in all 50 states and around the globe. Saturday, September 17.
