Music scene · Short Hills

Music in Short Hills grows out of school bands, church choirs, and small community events typical of a affluent commuter suburb. Residents hear country cover acts and acoustic players at local gatherings, with performers from the New York City scene passing through.

Venues in Short Hills include the high school auditorium, community center, and a handful of local bars and restaurants. The American Legion hall and park pavilions host occasional acoustic nights, drawing players from the New York City area.

Most performers in Short Hills are local and regional artists, though players from the New York City area sometimes stop by for small shows.

Getting started means attending school concerts, asking at local bars about acoustic nights, and visiting the community center schedule. Players serious about growth should network in New York City while keeping a foothold in this affluent commuter suburb.