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The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Music

Let Patch help you plan the weekend with some musical events.

This weekend is chock-full of a variety of terrific musical events. Below are some top Patch picks:

1.

Where/When: , 5 Seymour St., Montclair; Friday at 8 p.m.

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Why Go? There's really nothing this Grammy-nominated band won’t do to make you dance and get lost in the beat.

Pricing: $25 in advance / $30 day of show

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2. 

Where/When: 100 South St., Morristown; Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go? If classical music is more your style, enjoy an evening full of the sweet sounds of Vienna, featuring the orchestral, violin and vocal music of composer Johann Strauss, Jr., as performed by Poland's leading symphony orchestra.

Pricing: $52, $47, $42, $37

3.

Where/When: , 40 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair; Friday at 8 p.m.

Why Go? Legendary British rocker Dave Mason, formerly of Spencer Davis Group and Traffic will perform with his band.

Pricing: $40

4.

Where/When: , 5 Seymour St., Montclair; Saturday at 7 p.m.

Why Go? If you have never experienced David Garrett, don’t miss this opportunity! A classical violin virtuoso playing everything from Bach to rock-n-roll – fascinating!

Pricing: $50, $40, $30

5.

Where/When: 100 South St., Morristown: Sunday at 3 p.m.

Why Go? An afternoon of engaging folk music, featuring the lighthearted tunes of comedic singer-songwriter Carla Ulbrich, the 20-member all-women's a cappella group, Hickory Tree Chorus, "the world's most dangerous jug band," The Dirdy Birdies Jug Band, and long-time Sing Out! magazine columnist, music writer and performer Roger Deitz.

Pricing: $20

BONUS! If you prefer to get up to the mic yourself, check out   at the  , 495 Prospect Ave., West Orange, on Saturday night at 7 p.m.

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