McCarter Theater
91 University Place, Princeton. 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org.
Jeremy Dutcher, a Two-Spirit song carrier, composer, and activist visits, as part of his “Motewolonuwok” tour. Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m. $25 to $45.
In collaboration with Princeton University’s Brazil LAB comes Grammy winning Brazilian musician Caetano Veloso performing pieces from his new album, “Meu Coco.” Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. $35 to $110.
A classical tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain is a national treasure and cultural ambassador for his home country of India. He performs with eight-generation sarangi master Sabir Khan, who draws from both the hypnotic loops of Sufi music and the rhythms of Indian classical dance, and Debopriya Chatterjee, the Indian Hindustani bansuri player trained in both Indian and Western classical music. Friday, April 12, 8 p.m. $25 to $85.
“Trailblazing Women of Country — A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly” is a tribute show featuring soloists Miko Marks, Country Music Television’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country,” and Nashville based singer Kristina Train, supported by a five-member, all-woman band. Sunday, April 14, 7 p.m. $25 to $65.
The genre-bending collective Snarky Puppy mixes jazz, funk, rock, and world music to create infectious, danceable rhythms. Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. $35 to $90.
Acclaimed singer-songwriters Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall offer a joint performance featuring two unique voices. Colvin is best known for “Sunny Came Home,” while Tunstall rose to fame with her hit “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.” Sunday, April 20, 8 p.m. $45 to $70.
The Grammy Award-winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela blends classic rock, heavy metal, and flamenco to create a unique style of guitar music. Their current world tour coincides with their new project “Between Thoughts … A New World.” Sunday, April 28, 7 p.m. Sold out at press time.
State Theater
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. 732-246-7469. www.stnj.org.
The Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award-winning soprano Audra McDonald performs. Her most recent solo album is “Sing Happy,” recorded live with the New York Philharmonic. Friday, March 15, 8 p.m. $49 to $154.
Celtic Woman is celebrating its 20th anniversary blending traditional and contemporary Irish music with an all new live show. The show includes sopranos Mairéad Carlin and Muirgen O’Mahony, fiddle and Irish harp maestro Tara McNeill, and Emma Warren, who has previously toured with Riverdance. Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m. $49 to $129.
Blackberry Smoke visits as part of its Be Right Here tour with special guests Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel. The Georgia-based band takes its inspiration from Southern rock, blues-tinged classic rock, and vintage country. Saturday, March 23, 8 p.m. $29 to $254.
Adam Ant performs his classic hits and personal favorites on his ANTMUSIC 2024 Tour, joined by The English Beat. Wednesday, April 3, 8 p.m. $35 to $59.
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles celebrates the music of the Beatles with its Musical Mystery Tour. Tuesday, April 9, 8 p.m. $39 to $99.
Born in Bogota, Colombia, Andrés Cepeda is a producer, singer, and songwriter with a unique career that has allowed him to tour the world; be on the cover of multiple magazines, newspapers, and playlists on major music platforms; and act as a coach on talent shows, including nine seasons of La Voz in his native Colombia. This performance is part of his Tengo Ganas tour. Thursday, April 11, 8 p.m. $49 to $300.
“‘60s Rock ‘n Roll Revival” features Gary Puckett and The Union Gap, The Grass Roots, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, and The Brooklyn Bridge. Saturday, April 20, 7 p.m. $39 to $89.
“One Night of Queen” is a two-hour show performed by Gary Mullen & the Works that emulates the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of the Hall of Fame rock group. Sunday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. $29 to $69.
Two generations of the musical Chapin Family — Tom, Steve, and Jen Chapin, and The Chapin Sisters (Abigail and Lily) bring the songs of Harry Chapin to life in “Harry Chapin’s Greatest Stories Live.” Thursday, May 16, 8 p.m. $34 to $89.
Philadelphia-born singer-songwriter Amos Lee documents real-world struggles with alienation, anxiety, and loneliness on his eighth folk album, “Dreamland.” Saturday, May 18, 8 p.m. Ticket sales start March 6.
Paul Anka has the distinction of being the only artist in history to have a song on the Billboard charts during seven consecutive decades. This concert features his instantly recognizable hits from the last 70 years, backed by his all-star band. Wednesday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. Ticket sales TBA.
Bristol Riverside Theater
120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. 215-785-0100. www.brtstage.org.
“Piano Men: Generations” celebrates the musical influences of Billy Joel and Elton John. The father and son team of Terry and Nick Davies and their band take audiences through the careers of two music icons. Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 26, 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 27, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, April 28, 3 p.m. $50 to $63.
“One Night in Memphis” is a concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. The 90-minute live performance of rockabilly, country, gospel, and pure 1950s rock and roll music features hits like “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole Lotta Shaking Going On,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” and more. Wednesday and Thursday, May 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 3, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 4, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 5, 3 p.m. $50 to $63.
Bucks County Playhouse
70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania. 215-862-2121. www.bcptheater.org.
“Always Olivia” is a one-of-a-kind tribute honoring one of the most celebrated and beloved pop icons of all time; the late Olivia Newton-John. Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 2, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
“The Sounds of Soul” lets audiences relive the hits of Motown and beyond, featuring hits from The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, The Supremes, Lionel Richie, Tina Turner, Barry White, and more. Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, March 9, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
The Jersey Tenors are the newest opera/rock mash-up sensation, creating an explosive blend of iconic opera classics alongside rock ‘n roll greats like Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi. Friday and Saturday, March 15 and 16, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, March 16 and 17, 1:30 p.m.
Isaac Mizrahi gives a cabaret-style show. Accompanied by his band of jazz musicians, Mizrahi performs a range of tunes from Madonna and Barbra Streisand to Billie Eilish, Cole Porter, and more. Saturday, March 23, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
The genre-defying trio Take3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma, with repertoire from Bach and Beethoven to Bieber and The Beach Boys. Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.
Two-time Tony-award winner Norbert Leo Butz makes his Playhouse debut in a cabaret performance of Broadway songs he is famous for, original music, and some classic blues and rock. It features Catherine Porter. Saturday and Sunday, April 13 and 14, 1:30 p.m.
Broadway’s hunky gay ex-Mormon dad Claybourne Elder’s concert If the Stars Were Mine is a hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly filthy evening that’s part cabaret and part stand-up. Using his favorite music from Sondheim, the Great American Songbook, Whitney Houston, and beyond, Elder explores sex, fatherhood, and what exactly happens when you eat the body of Christ. Saturday, May 4, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Princeton Folk Music Society
Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.princetonfolk.org.
Singer and guitarist Ruth Wyand demonstrates guitar virtuosity with powerful fingerpicking, bottleneck slide, and a warm alto voice and plays a mix of Americana, jazz, blues, folk, and country, with a portion of Piedmont picking and bluegrass clawhammer thrown in. Friday, March 15, 8 p.m. $25; livestream available.
Allan Winkler, a retired history professor and a performing musician, presents a celebration of the legacy of Pete Seeger, combining his music with a historical overview of his participation in every major reform movement in the 20th century. Friday, April 19, 8 p.m. $25; livestream available.
Ivan Goff (uilleann pipes, Irish flute, whistles) and Katie Linnane (fiddle) are stalwarts of the vibrant New York City Irish traditional music scene. This musical power couple entertain audiences with their repertoire, style, and musical experience. Friday, May 17, 8 p.m. $25.
Candlelight Lounge
19 Passaic Street, Trenton. 609-658-1630. www.candlelighteventsjazz.com.
The Trenton jazz venue continues its tradition of Saturday afternoon jazz performances held from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. A $20 cover charge includes a food buffet. A $10 drink minimum also applies. The schedule is as follows:
March 2: Philadelphia percussionist Mike DeMonte
March 9: Trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Liam Sutcliffe
March 16: Hammond organist Dan Kostelnik
March 23: Modern Day Story
March 30: Trenton-born pianist Orrin Evans
April 6: Rico Jones
April 13: Saxophonist Lynn Riley
April 20: Philadelphia percussionist Rob Henderson’s HFACTOR
April 27: Guitarist Brian Betz
May 4: Tenor saxophonist Jerry Weldon
May 11: Pianist Glenn Williams
May 18: Philadelphia percussionist Webb T.
