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Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute at Bell Theater

A celebration of his transcendent musical life

originally published: 01/07/2026


(HOLMDEL, NJ) -- Marc Ribler and Friends presents George Harrison's Birthday Tribute Show at Bell Theater with shows on February 27-28, 2026. This is a celebration of his musical life from The Beatles to Bangladesh, Traveling Wilbury's and beyond.

Artists scheduled to perform include Marc Ribler (Stevie Van Zandt, Darlene Love) Music Director/Guitar/Vocals; Andy Burton (John Mayer, Stevie Van Zandt,Ian Hunter) Keyboards/Vocals; Muddy Shews (Rick Derringer, Gary US Bonds, Asbury Jukes) Bass; Dave Moore (Rick Danko, Bernie Worrell) Drums/Vocals; Mike McKernan (Legendary NJ Musician) Guitar/Vocals; and some very special guests.

Take a deep dive into one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time...

Performances take place Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm and Saturday, February 28 at 8:00pm. Tickets range from $9-$69 (plus fees) and are available for purchase online or by calling 732-531-9106 ext. 14. Bell Theater at Bell Works is located at 101 Crawfords Corner Road in Holmdel, New Jersey.

Marc Ribler has been in the music business since he was a 14-year-old New Jersey kid. “I started out playing the Jersey bars, the high school dances and all the storied Jersey shore Rock & Roll haunts like The Fast Lane and Stone Pony in Asbury Park,” says Ribler. He graduated to songwriting and production work, getting his first cut as a writer at age 23, then a development deal with RCA Records. Marc’s songs have charted in the American Top 40 as well as Canada and abroad.



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Bell Theater at Bell Works is located inside the iconic Bell Works complex with plenty of free parking. Additional upcoming concerts include rock, jazz, country, soul, theatrical productions and more.


 

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