Music scene · Landing

Music in Landing, an unincorporated community in Morris County, New Jersey, centers on rock, country, and acoustic covers at community events, school concerts, and church gatherings. Musicians from New York City drive in for gigs. There is no music industry; schools and churches sustain live music.

Local music in Landing happens at community center, local bar and restaurant, and church fellowship hall. These rooms are used for open mic nights, school concerts, church music, and private parties. Touring acts rarely stop here, but they suit local musicians and regional visitors.

Performers in Landing are usually local and regional rock and acoustic artists, while musicians from the nearby New York City scene occasionally pass through.

Musicians starting out in Landing can join a school or church music group and check community boards for open mic nights. Community boards often list open mic nights and small events. Paid work usually means driving to New York City.