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Ben Folds may have just completed his final rock album.In a recent interview with Forbes, the 55-year-old singer-songwriter shared that his 2023 record “What Matters Most” may be his last offering before he pivots to writing musicals and other types of songs.Thankfully, you can still catch the man who brought the world “Brick,” “Rockin’ The Suburbs,” “B—-es Ain’t S—,” “The Luckiest” and “You Don’t Know Me” live this year.Folds is taking his ‘What Matters Most Tour’ with special guest Tall Heights all over the U.S. up until Oct.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are co-headlining the ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’ with special guest Uncle Kracker from July through September.While cranking out the hits, the band will head north for a few New York and New Jersey concerts.First, they’ll bring “Free Bird” and “Legs” to Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24 and Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept.

Sarah Sherman went by the stage name “Sarah Squirm.”At her stand-up shows, she would hold court with her singular brand of surreal “horror” comedy that often included crowd work, bodily fluids and bawdy punchlines.This summer, fans can experience her wholly original act live on her ‘Live And In The Flesh Tour’ which runs up until Sept. 10.The sprawling nationwide tour includes a few New York and New Jersey stops too.On Thursday, Aug.

Willie Nelson is “On The Road Again.”The legendary country singer — who celebrated his 90th birthday in April — has 26 ‘Outlaw Music Festival’ concerts lined up from July through October this year.These aren’t your typical shows though.What makes these ‘Outlaw’ gigs so special is that Nelson enlists special guests for each like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends like Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman John Fogerty and Grateful Dead member Bobby Weir as well as contemporary icons like Avett Brothers and Govt Mule.Best of all, the ‘Outlaws’ will be dipping their toes into the Northeast all summer long.Up first, Nelson and co. are slated to perform at Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 29.After that, they’ll hit Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on July 30, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Pantera is finally about to launch their 2023 headlining tour.From July 28 through Nov. 10, the legendary rockers will play venues all over North America with special guest Lamb of God.Along the way, they’ll stop in Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Aug.

“Peppa Pig” have aired on television stations across the world.And if you’ve seen them all countless times, now you can catch Peppa, George, Mummy, Daddy and all the rest of the show’s classic characters on the stage at Peppa Pig Live.From July through December, the whole gang — including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and Gerald Giraffe — will tour North America.That includes a show at Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m.Not all shows will be the same either.The summer shows are listed as “Peppa Pig’s Adventure,” where the friends will head out on a camping trip in the woods led by Daddy Pig.Then, in the fall, “Peppa Pig Live” becomes the “Peppa Pig Sing-Along Party.”At the autumn shows, Peppa and co.

Mike Birbiglia’s got stories.The popular comedian is known for weaving narratives into his act to create moving one-man shows about marriage, fatherhood, aging and everything in between.Now, he’s on the road either a) testing new jokes or b) refining his “Old Man And The Pool” material for its West End run in London set for late August.All we know is the best way to find out is live.And you can — especially if you’re in New York or New Jersey.Birbiglia, 45, is slated to headline at Levittown, NY’s Governors Comedy Club on Saturday, July 22 and then at New Jersey’s Stress Factory on Thursday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug.

Fuerza Regida is about to pop off.The rapidly rising Mexicana group just launched their nationwide ‘Otra Peda Tour’ that will take them all over the U.S. from July through November.Now with just 25 concerts remaining on the run — including one at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Friday, Sept.

Dierks Bentley puts on a show.The 47-year-old country star recently shared clips from his ongoing ‘Gravel and Gold Tour’ on Instagram and if the concerts are even half as fun as they look, audience members are in for an unforgettable evening of country.Thankfully, the tour, supporting his 2022 album with the same name, is far from over.As of now, Bentley has 26 concerts remaining on his tour schedule including gigs at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on July 27 and Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 28.Even better, tickets are quite affordable to see the “Drunk On A Plane” singer live.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for $17 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that’s a bit of an outlier — most tickets start in the $30 to $80 range — a great deal may pop up at any time for any upcoming show.Plus, as an added bonus, Bentley is bringing special guests like Elle King, Jordan Davis, Tracy Lawrence, The Cadillac Three and Shane Smith and the Saints on select dates.Want to hear “Somewhere On A Beach,” “What Was I Thinkin'” and “Beers On Me” live in concert?Slow your scroll.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Dierks Bentley’s ‘Gravel and Gold Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all upcoming Dierks Bentley concerts including tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

The Eagles aren’t “takin’ it easy” on their 2023 farewell tour.After announcing there would be 13 concerts on their ‘Long Goodbye Tour,’ the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers just added six new dates to their fall run of shows with special guest Steely Dan.That includes a second show at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Vince Gill and Glenn Frey’s son Deacon Frey will now play back-to-back nights at MSG on Thursday, Sept.

Kidz Bop Live, things are a bit more unpredictable.The popular tour regularly features 11-to-14-year-olds performing all your favorites from yesterday and today. Basically, it’s a show for kids by kids.And if you want to hear their family-friendly versions of crowd pleasers like Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off,” Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” and Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” you can still pick up last-minute tickets for all 37 remaining shows on the 2023 ‘Kidz Bop Live Tour.’That includes gigs in Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on July 7, Saratoga Spring, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 9, Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on July 14, Wantagh, NY’s Jones Beach Theater on July 15, Syracuse, NY’s St.

horror punk kings are coming home.On Saturday, July 8, The Original Misfits will return to the Garden State for a huge gig at Newark’s Prudential Center.The concert, part of their abbreviated three-show summer tour, is their first official performance in their home state since May 2018.And you wouldn’t believe it but you can see Jerry Only, Glenn Danzig, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Dave Lombardo and Acey Slade for incredibly affordable prices.How cheap?Well, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for $15 before fees on Vivid Seats.T-Shirts at the merch table will cost you more than that.Plus, they’re bringing along The Gaslight Anthem, Fear and Mourning Noise along for the ride too.Now, that’s a steal.So, if you’ve always wanted to hear “Last Caress,” “Hybrid Moments,” “Halloween” and so many more of the band’s indelible classic tracks live, we’ve got everything you need to know below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on upper-deck, lower-level and floor seats for each of The Misfits’ two upcoming summer 2023 concerts can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Bill Burr has a lot of film projects in the works.Over the next year, you can expect to see him in the animated kids’ movie “Leo,” the drama “Hate To See You Go,” the crime caper “Drugstore June” and his directorial debut “Old Dads.”Before that though, you can catch him live on the road.The foul-mouthed, honest to a fault, no-holds-barred comic is embarking on a 25-show tour from June 23 through Nov. 17 this year.That includes huge shows at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on June 24, Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on July 7 and July 8 and finally Syracuse, NY’s Upstate Medical University Arena at Oncenter on Oct.

Eric Church live in concert isn’t free, sometimes it’s pretty dang close.The country star, who just launched his nationwide 41-concert ‘Outsiders Revival Tour’ has some tickets on his summer trek going for just $15 before fees on Vivid Seats.Yes, no need to squint. You read that right.Of course, that’s not the case for all shows — most gigs’ prices start in the $30 to $70 range — but given that Church is bringing fellow headliners like Whiskey Myers, Elle King, Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel, Parker McCollum and more on select dates, there’s really never a bad price for a Church concert.Want to find out how much it cost to see Church’s first ever outdoor amphitheater tour which includes gigs at Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Aug.

Alanis Morissette’s musical “Jagged Little Pill” took home two trophies at New York City’s Winter Garden Theatre.Now, nearly two years later, Morissette is heading west to Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center for a one-off concert on Thursday, June 22 at 8 p.m.She’ll be joined by fellow singer-songwriter and ’90s icon Aimee Mann.And if you need last-minute tickets to catch the “Ironic” singer live, “You Oughta Know,” inventory is still available.While no Mori-sseats are overwhelmingly cheap, we found some going for as low as $95 before fees on Vivid Seats.Better yet, if you want to get closer to the action, floor seats can be snagged for $135 before fees.Want to see Alanis and Aimee live together in the Garden State?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on standing room only, lower-level and floor seats for the June 22 Prudential Center concert can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Halsey’s mini summer tour is “Closer” than ever.The pop star has lined up five concerts with a live string ensemble at intimate venues from June 21 through July 2.That includes two gigs in their home state, New Jersey.On June 21 and June 22, the “Bad At Love” singer will perform at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center.And considering how much star power Halsey carries along with the limited number of shows on the tour, last-minute tickets are surprisingly affordable.At the time of publication, prices start at a very reasonable $61 before fees on Vivid Seats.As an added bonus, all proceeds for the five shows benefit a pair of LGBTQIA+ organizations — Outright International and Human Rights Campaign, Want to see a stripped-down version of Halsey live for a good cause and prices that won’t break the bank?Keep reading.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and the lowest price on tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

“Paw Patrol Live” is currently midway through their 2023 tours — “Race To The Rescue” and “The Great Pirate Adventure” — that will take your favorite heroic pups to venues in the U.S. and Canada from June through December.And if you were wondering whether or not they’d make it to the northeast, we’re happy to report that the traveling show will close their year out at Newark, NJ’s Newark Performing Arts Center with five shows on Dec. 29-30.They’ll sing, dance and save the day at 10 a.m., 2 p.m.

Wildwood, NJ this weekend, country fans.Starting Thursday, June 15 and stretching all the way to Sunday, June 18, the Barefoot Country Music Festival is coming to the Wildwood Beach for a long weekend of music, fun and good times.Over the course of the four-day extravaganza, many of the biggest names in country will be taking the stage.Just a few of the highest profile headliners on this year’s lineup include Blake Shelton, Kid Rock, Jon Pardi, Darius Rucker and Riley Green.They’ll be joined by Lady A, Parker McCollum, Lainey Wilson, Maddie and Tae and The Cadillac Three.Heck, even Hardy will be there.All in all, over 60 (!) artists are set to perform at the Barefoot Country Music Festival.And if you need last-minute tickets to the country jamboree, we’re here to help.At the time of publication, we found last-minute four-day general admission passes going for as low as $403 before fees on Vivid Seats.Three-day passes start at $257 before fees.Want to find out more about the fest before committing to tix?We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all multi-day and single-day passes for the Barefoot Country Music Festival can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Dane Cook has been performing comedy all over the world.However, his most recent special “Above It All” took place at a venue Cook is surprisingly familiar with — his Hollywood home.Come this fall, the veteran funnyman will leave his backyard and hit the road once again for his recently extended ‘Perfectly Shattered Tour.’Along the way, the “Employee of the Month” star will drop into Englewood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Oct. 19 and then he’ll perform back-to-back gigs at Huntington, NY’s The Paramount on Oct.

Natalie Merchant is midway through her ongoing ‘Keep Your Courage Tour’ in support of her 2023 album that shares a name with the tour.However, if you want to hear Merchant’s rich vocals live in the Big Apple, you better act fast.The Jamestown, NY native has two concerts at New York City’s Alice Tully Hall on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3.In the event that those shows are a bit too last-minute, you can catch Merchant live at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center on June 25.And should you wait to see the “Kind and Generous” singer in the Garden State, you can save big time.At the time of publication, ticket prices to see her live at NJPAC start at $58 before fees on Vivid Seats.$116 before fees is the lowest price for the Alice Tully Hall gigs.She’ll also perform at Chautauqua, NY’s Chautauqua Amphitheater on July 8.Not in NYC or NJ and want to catch the ’90s icon live this year?No need to worry — we’ve got all the information you’ll need about all remaining tour dates on Natalie Merchant’s ‘Keep Your Courage Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all Natalie Merchant tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center has shows for each and every kind of music fan from June through October.You like pop?Well, you just might enjoy Charlie Puth (June 3), Big Time Rush (June 30) or Pentatonix (Aug. 20).Prefer hip-hop and R&B?TLC and Shaggy (June 10), Snoop Dogg with Wiz Khalifa (Aug.