(WARETOWN, NJ) -- On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Albert Music Hall will kick off the new year with its Winter Hootenanny in the Pines. This event will mark the Hall's return from its winter break, offering an afternoon of live music and community spirit. Doors are at 1:00pm, showtime is 2:00pm.

The event will feature a diverse lineup of bands starting with Anthony²  followed by Fish & Whistle, The Wild Grit, Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers, Third Rail, and Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band. With performances spanning Country, Bluegrass, Rockabilly, Folk, and Americana, there will be something for every music lover.

The Pickin’ Shed will also be open for jamming throughout the event. Guests are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in the music or simply listen in.

Admission to the show is $10 for adults and $1 for kids under 12 years old. The venue is cash-only. The doors will open at 1:00pm with music beginning at 2:00pm. Albert Music Hall is located at 131 Wells Mills Road, Waretown.

Guests are invited to explore the Gift Shop which features a selection of music-themed items, Albert Music Hall merchandise, and unique Pinelands-inspired gifts. The Snack Booth will feature a selection of hot foods, snacks, drinks, and desserts. There will be a 50/50 drawing.

Please note that there will be NO Saturday night show on January 4th. Regular Saturday night shows will resume on January 11, 2025.

The Albert Music Hall stage is in a 350-seat air-conditioned concert hall. Parking is free and the Hall is wheelchair accessible. The Hall is run by the Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society (PCS), an all-volunteer, non-profit-501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of the Pinelands Cultural Heritage. Since 1974, visitors and musicians have gathered at the hall for live Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Americana, Old Timey & Pinelands Music and to jam in the Pickin' Shed every Saturday night. You can read more about Albert Music Hall's history and continue the tradition by visiting this treasure of New Jersey.