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.
Wednesday, February 26 • MATT NATHANSON: KING OF (UN)SIMPLE TOUR. . Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown. 973/539-8008
Saturday, March 1 • BILL BLAGG FAMILY MAGIC. A unique blend of interactive entertainment and awe-inspiring magic. The Theatre at RVCC, North Branch. 908/725-3420
Saturday, March 1-2 • SING ME TO HEAVEN. Reflections on life’s end, featuring Eleanor Daley’s exquisite Requiem and works by Heinrich Schütz, Dave Matthews, and Caldwell and Ivory’s Ain’t No Grave.. Harmonium Choral Society, Morristown. 973/538-6969
Sunday, March 2 • CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS WITH THADDEUS EXPOSÉ. New Orleans native Thaddeus Exposé with Clarinetist Evan Christopher, woodwind player Marty Eigen, and a special guest on cello.. Morris Museum Bickford Theater, Morristown. 973/971-3700
Friday, March 14 • TARTAN TERRORS. With a distinctive sound and a tradition of making Celtic music accessible to any audience, the Tartan Terrors blend the energy of a rock show with humor and step dance.. The Theatre at RVCC, North Branch. 908/725-3420
Saturday, March 22 • THE BRONX HORNS. Comprised of former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra, their experience and talent is rivaled by few musicians on the scene today.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Sunday, March 23 • THE PA’AKAI WE BRING. The play follows a family of salt farmers, mixing ancient stories, hula dancing, live music, original songs, and audience participation into an incredible performance. The Theatre at RVCC, North Branch. 908/725-3420
Friday, March 28 • DAMN TALL BUILDINGS. Appalachian roots music. Roy’s Hall, Blairstown. 908/362-1399
Saturday, April 12 • MARTIN BARRE. The legendary Jethro Tull guitarist. Roy’s Hall, Blairstown. 908/362-1399
April 24 – May 4 • CARRIE. Based on the Stephen King novel.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Friday, April 25 • THE KINGS OF QUEEN. Tribute band.. The Theatre at RVCC, North Branch. 908/725-3420
Saturday, May 3-4 • ON MY JOURNEY. The select Chamber Singers traverse stages of life and musical eras through the music of William Byrd, Herbert Howells, Abbie Betinis and others.. Harmonium Choral Society, Madison. 973/538-6969
Saturday, May 17 • CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY. An 8-piece Chicago Tribute band.. Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown. 908/979-0900
Saturday, June 7-8 • DREAMERS. Melissa Dunphy inspires us to hope, empathy, and action in American DREAMers, honoring five young Americans brought to this country as children.. Harmonium Choral Society, Morristown. 973/538-6969