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An Interview with Ryan Stasik of Umphrey's McGee
by Chris Paul
published 2023-08-12

Umphrey’'s Mcgee is an eclectic improv-rock band originally from South Bend, IN. This year, Umphrey's is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an active tour schedule and release of their album, "Asking for a Friend". Umphrey's Mcgee members include Brendan Bayliss (guitar), Jake Cinniger (guitar), Joel Cummings (keyboard instrument), Andy Farag (percussions), Kris Meyers (drum kit), and Ryan Stasik (bass guitar). On Thursday, August 17, 2023, Umphrey's Mcgee will return to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ. This performance has become an annual tradition for the band, and I had the opportunity to speak with Ryan Stasik in anticipation of the rocking event.




 

PHOTOS from "A Black and White Cookie" at Center Players

by John Posada
published 2023-08-11

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Center Players is concluding its successful 2022-23 season with a Signature Series production of A Black and White Cookie, an insightful new play by playwright/novelist Gary Morgenstein. The comedic drama will run August 11-27, 2023 at Center Playhouse at 35 South Street in downtown Freehold, NJ. Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.



Do Portugal Circus to Perform at Staten Island Mall

(STATEN ISLAND, NY) -- Do Portugal Circus is an internationally acclaimed circus group who have been enthralling audiences across the globe for over 30 years with its entertaining performances. Do Portugal Circus is proud to announce its upcoming performances in Staten Island, NY. The show will be held at the Staten Island Mall every day from August 25 - September 17, 2023.



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "See My Friends" by The Grip Weeds

by Bob Makin
published 2023-08-11

"See My Friends," one of two contributions by the Highland Park-based power-pop outfit The Grip Weeds to the brand new "JEM Records Celebrates Ray Davies," is the Makin Waves Song of the Week.



New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 08-11-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!







New Jersey Festival Orchestra "Summertime Folk Fantasies"

by Shen Shellenberger, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-08-10

Before summer slips away, don't miss the chance to experience the New Jersey Festival Orchestra (NJFO) in concert, presenting "Summertime Folk Fantasies" Friday, Aug. 18 at the Sieminski Theater in Basking Ridge and Aug. 20 at the Hertell Gardens in Westfield.



"Jersey Shore Top Comic" at the Basie

by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com
published 2023-08-10

Stand-up comedy is a captivating and unique craft that has the power to both entertain and provoke introspection in audiences. It requires a mastery of language, performance, and emotional intelligence to connect with audiences, generating a unique energy that binds performers and spectators in a moment of shared laughter and understanding. In this way, stand-up comedy stands as a powerful art form, capable of evoking emotions, igniting conversations and even effecting social change, making it an essential and dynamic part of our cultural landscape.



Aimee Mann LIVE! at Ocean City Music Pier

by Spotlight Central
published 2023-08-10

It's a gorgeous Monday, July 31, 2023 evening on the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk as music lovers line up to enter the Ocean City Music Pier for a concert by acclaimed singer/songwriter Aimee Mann.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...8/10/23

by Danny Coleman
published 2023-08-10

It's all a feel good thing; know what I mean? There are a few one-offs but this is a nice string because we have about five gigs in the area," laughed Blues great Toronzo Cannon as he discussed his upcoming August 16 show at New York's famed Iridium, lyrics, pizza and much more. 



Two, Not Three, Is the Charm in Dance

by Bruce Chadwick
published 2023-08-10

They say three is the charm, but this coming season at the New Jersey Ballet it is two that will be the charm, two old dance chestnuts that will be made fresh again.


 

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