Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 05/10/2021

(HOBOKEN, NJ) -- Pilsener Haus & Biergarten will kickoff its Summer with three days of music, food, and drinks at its Hoboken location. The festival called “Rock the Haus” will take place Friday through Sunday, May 21-23. Grand Street will be closed between 15th and 16th streets and turned into a summer stage and outdoor concert festival for the weekend.
Artists scheduled to perform include The Bruce Show, No Discipline, OMG Band, Chocolatt Jared, Toy Machine, The Fuzzy Lemons, Bud Maltin Maltin Metropolitan Music, Luke and the Trouble Makers, and The Groove Band.
“We’re excited to kick off the summer with a fun outdoor concert festival for people of all ages,” said Vincent Crysler, partner/owner of Pilsener Haus & Biergarten. “There will be something for everyone throughout the course of the weekend: food, drinks, live music and more. We’ll be simulcasting the event on video screens at Pilsener Haus & Biergarten and the Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions will feature family entertainment, so everyone can enjoy a little time outdoors, either at the stage or here in the restaurant.”
The three-day event is presented by Pilsener Haus & Biergarten and is also a reminder for all people who have not yet done so to get out and get their COVID-19 vaccinations. As part of the event, Pilsener Haus & Biergarten is offering “a beer for a shot” promotion during the festival and through the end of May for Hoboken residents. Anyone who comes to the event or visits Pilsener Haus & Biergarten during the month of May will receive their first beer of choice free by showing a proof of vaccination in the month of May. (Either first shot, second shot, or both shots.) Person redeeming must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid vaccination card.
“If you haven’t gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet, there’s never been a better time,” said Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla. “Not only will it help protect your friends and family, but if you get one during the month of May, a free beer will be waiting for you at Pilsner Haus & Biergarten. Thanks to the Pilsner Haus team for initiating this great program for our residents!”
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten will be following all COVID-19 safety regulations during the outdoor festival, including ensuring all residents and visitors will be seated during the events, parties are socially distanced at least six feet apart, and all staff and servers will be wearing face masks.
Festival hours are Friday, May 21st from 6:00pm to 10:00pm; Saturday May 22nd from 11:00am to 10:00pm; and Sunday, May 23rd from 11:00am to 8:00pm.
Artists scheduled to perform/performance times:
The Bruce Show - Fri May 21 - 6:30pm to 10:00 pm
No Discipline (reggae band) - Saturday May 22 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
OMG Band (Grateful Dead tribute band) - Saturday May 22 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Chocolatt Jared - Saturday May 22 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Toy Machine - Saturday May 22 - 6:30pm - 10:00pm
The Fuzzy Lemons - Sunday May 23 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bud Maltin Metropolitan Music - Sunday May 23 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Groove Band - Sunday May 23 - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Luke and the Trouble Makers - Sunday May 23 - 5:30pm - 8:00pm
All details, including performers, schedules, sponsors and ticket information will be posted on the festival website at www.rockthehaushoboken.com.
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten is Hoboken’s first and only classic beer hall and features large open spaces spread out over more than 10,000 square feet of space filled with communal tables and a long bar along the wall in the main hall. More than 50 beers from around the world including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic and Germany as well as many small-batch American brewers are featured for all kinds of beer preferences. Ales, porters, stouts and of course pilseners are accompanied by a menu of modern cocktails and wine for non-beer drinkers who still want to enjoy the festive environment. A full menu of brasserie-style food is available and of course includes some beer hall staples including mussels, oversized pretzels, pickle jars, pierogies and various versions of smoked sausages. The restaurant presents live music on weekend evenings, and a full brunch selection on weekend days. Pilsener Haus & Biergarten also features Kolo Klub, the upstairs private event space, for weddings, gatherings, gallery showings and more.
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