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STATE THEATRE PRESENTS THE YARDBIRDS & VANILLA FUDGE
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- State Theatre presents The Yardbirds and Vanilla Fudge on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 8pm. Discounted tickets ranging from $20-55 are available for these performances as part of the State Theatre's "Take5" promotion. Just mention the promotional code "Take5" when ordering tickets to receive the discount (not all seating sections apply). The Yardbirds line-up includes founding member Jim McCarty (drums, backing vocals), Ben King (guitar), Andy Mi...
'IN THE MOOD' FOR ONE MORE AT MONMOUTH U
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- It was as brassy as Patton. As riveting as Rosie. It could even be said to have helped win a World War. Rising from the dust of the Great Depression, bursting with "can-do" confidence (and a positive energy that flew like the stars 'n stripes in the face of some dark and uncertain times), the music of the 1940s was the big, bold sound of a generation tested by adversity. A sound that linked the corniest corners of popular culture with the wild-card sophistic...
STATE THEATRE PRESENTS TSCHAIKOWSKI ST. PETERSBURG STATE ORCHESTRA
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- State Theatre presents the Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State Orchestra on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 3pm. Led by Conductor Roman Leontiev, the program includes Maurice Ravel, Daphnis et Chloe, Suite No. 2; Fryderyk Chopin, Concerto No. 2 in F minor for Piano & Orchestra, Op. 21 with piano soloist Alexandre Pirojenko; and Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 8 in C minor, Op. 65. Discounted tickets ranging from $20-50 are available for this performance as part of the State T...
SIBLING RIVALRY FEATURED "LIVE ON THE DECK" ON VALENTINES DAY
(ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ) -- Bring your Valentine to Atlantic Highlands on Tuesday, February 14, when the award-winning Jersey Shore musical duo 'Sibling Rivalry' will host and moderate the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Open Mic. Justin and Alina, or 'Sibling Rivalry' are still in their teens, but have already performed at venues from The Saint and the Stone Pony in Asbury Park to the Hard Rock Caf in Manhattan, NJPAC and the PNC Arts Center, and even Disney World. Musicia...
42ND ROWAN JAZZ FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE MOVIES, MUSIC, EDUCATION
(GLASSBORO, NJ) - The three-day, educationally-focused Rowan Jazz Festival celebrates its 42nd year and concludes with a gala concert event "Jazz Goes to the Movies" on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 8 pm in the university's Pfleeger Concert Hall. Festival director and acclaimed jazz artist Denis DiBlasio welcomes noted saxophonist, arranger, composer and educator Mike Tomaro as this year's guest artist, joining Rowan's Lab Band, Jazz Band and other performers at the co...
SCOTT STURLA HOLDS VIDEO RELEASE AT BARDI'S
(New York, NY) -- Scott Sturla is proud to announce the official video release for his acclaimed song "8 Days", at a special video screening and concert at Bardi's on February, 17th, 2012. The emotionally stirring single " 8 Days" has garnered national attention and is based on the actual events surrounding Scott Sturla's brother, Stff. Srgnt. James Sturla's severe injuries in Iraq, his 27 surgeries, his recovery and return to Iraq. "8 Days" has been re-recor...
THE CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS WITH THE M SHANGHAI STRING BAND
(WEST LONG BRANCH, NJ) -- The Carolina Chocolate Drops will perform at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre on February 17 at 8 p.m. Opening act is M. Shanghai String Band featuring Asbury Park resident Richard Morris. It's a sound that's as old as the hills even if, technically, the genre known as "Americana" has only existed as a Grammy-recognized category for two years. For the Grammy winning, North Carolina-based troupe of troubadors known as The Carolina Ch...
STATE THEATRE PRESENTS THE 6TH ANNUAL HUB CITY CARNIVALE -- A WINTER FESTIVAL FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS
(New Brunswick, NJ) - New Brunswick's State Theatre is proud to present the 6th annual Hub City Carnivale, a four-week winter festival, January 27 - February 24, 2012, with performances ranging from The Temptations and The Four Tops to kids' band Dan Zanes & Friends to the beloved musical Fiddler on the Roof. Also featured this month are an assortment of fun social events, including "Motown Karaoke" and chocolate tastings by Thomas Sweet of New Brunswick. For a complete list of ...
MUSICIANS ON A MISSION AND MONMOUTH MUSEUM PRESENT "A FEAST FOR THE SENSES!"
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- On February 25, members of Musicians On A Mission will partake in a unique mixture of music, art, food, and massages at the Monmouth Museum. Musical performances will be by Ronnie Brandt (country), Wakah Chan (jazz), Joel DeWitt (classical), Arlan Feiles (folk), and Gary Wright (blues). In addition, the event will feature art exhibits, gourmet fare, hand and neck massages, herbs for sale and punch with a punch! The event will run from 5pm to 8pm. The Monmouth Museum is ...
SUCH AS US HAS THREE UPCOMING NYC SHOWS
Such As Us, an alternative rock band based in the New York/New Jersey area, has three upcoming shows in New York City. The band will be performing at the Alphabet Lounge on Friday, February 3; Connolly's Klub 45 on Friday, February 24; and Bar East Ale House on Thursday, March 8. The band is touring in support of their first full-length CD, "...In This One Cold Blink Of Time..." which was released last August. The CD has 15 original songs that are melodic and poetic. The lyr...
SOUTH ORANGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (SOPAC) ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE
South Orange Performing Arts Center is located at One SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, 07079. All artists and prices are subject to change at the time of this release. For more details on the upcoming season, including a complete schedule and ticket information, visit SOPACnow.org, or contact the SOPAC Box Office at 973.313.2787 (ARTS). Here's a look at upcoming events. JANUARY ...
THE FRESH BEAT BAND COMES TO THE STATE THEATRE
(New Brunswick, NJ) AEG Live and State Theatre present The Fresh Beat Band-Live in Concert for two performances on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 3pm and 6pm. Special $119 VIP Fresh Beat Band party packages are available for both shows. VIP party packages include one ticket in the first 10 rows and a pre-show meet and greet with all of the members of The Fresh Beat Band. Regular tickets range from $19-39. The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon's popular preschool music group and stars of the ...
RICHARD BARONE TO RECREATE "COOL BLUE HALO" ALBUM LIVE AT CITY WINERY
(NEW YORK, NY) -- On May 4, 2012, Barone will reassemble the original quartet and recreate the Cool Blue Halo album in its entirety, along with very special guests and added songs, at City Winery nearly 25 years to the day of the release of the original album. This performance will be recorded and filmed for CD and DVD release due out Fall of 2012. Heralded by Rolling Stone as introducing "chamber rock," the all-acoustic performances captured on the original Cool Blue Halo blended ...
JOHN TESH: BIG BAND LIVE! PERFORMS AT STATE THEATRE IN MAY
(New Brunswick, NJ) -- Noted musician, composer, television personality, and radio host John Tesh will be performing a rare New Jersey appearance at the State Theatre in New Brunswick on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 7:30pm. Ticket prices are $25-$80. A portion of the proceeds from this evening will be donated to a local charity via MusicWorks Entertainment. This rental event is presented by MusicWorks Entertainment. This special "Mother's Day" performance will feature the artist per...
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