Welcome 2025 with live music
ENTERTAINMENT. Nitro Blues Band raising funds for showcase in Memphis with its performance Saturday in Stanhope.
| 22 Dec 2024 | 10:40
The Nitro Blues Band will perform in a fundraiser Saturday night at the Stanhope House. (Photo courtesy of Nitro Blues Band)
George Orlando performs Thursday, Jan. 2 at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub in Sparta. (Photo by Carlos Alvarado)
Celebrate the end of 2024 and usher in the new year with a vibrant lineup of live music events.
Friday, Dec. 27
Catch PS Xperiment at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, for a night of rock energy.
Erik Hein of Flannel Jam takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, with a dynamic three-hour set blending grunge, reggae and more.
Stage Fright, a high-energy rock party cover band, performs at 7 p.m. at Brick & Brew, 27 Route 23, Franklin.
The Kootz brings classic vibes to McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape, 165 Andover Sparta Road, Newton, also at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 28
At 4 p.m., Gerry Arias brings solo rock and alternative vibes to Angry Erik Brewing, 2 Camre Drive, Newton.
Nina Peterson sets the mood with acoustic tunes at 6 p.m. at the Lafayette House.
Support a great cause at a Nitro Blues Band fundraiser at 7 p.m. at the Stanhope House, 45 Main St. Help these talented young musicians raise funds for their showcase at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis in January. Donations will cover essential travel expenses. Tickets may be purchased online at northjerseybluessociety.org
Also at 7 p.m., Sick Star Nation rocks Brick & Brew and Steve Coombs kicks off his set at McQ’s Pub at Lake Lenape.
Sunday, Dec. 29
Unwind with acoustic folk and rock tunes performed by the talented Maribyrd at 2:30 p.m. at Angry Erik Brewing.
Tuesday, Dec. 31
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with Cat Treats at McQ’s Pub in a night of fun and festivities starting at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 2
Swing by Krogh’s at 6:30 p.m. to see George Orlando, who will perform popular, upbeat music from the ’70s through the 2000s, including classic funk, soul hits and a splash of rock. Despite him performing solo, Orlando’s compact live rig brings the full-band experience with vocal harmonies.
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