Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 07/26/2025
Photo by PawPrints
(GARWOOD, NJ) -- On the heels of two electric singles (Blondie's "Dreaming" and lust-filled pop punk anthem "Montclair") Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet embarks on their third national tour––with new and returning cities across the Midwest and East Coast. Locally the band will be at Crossroads in Garwood on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. The bill includes Never the Name, Bella and Dave, Ela Martini, and Two Moons Away.
"This so-called ‘Manic Pixie Dream Tour’ will be our last to primarily feature songs from our debut album before we hone in on some new material, so it’s bittersweet," says lead singer Fournier. "We’re calling on everyone who’s ever been called a manic pixie dream girl to come out and rock with us, and hopefully find some catharsis in such a truly diabolical time in history to be a woman or marginalized person. Our shows are all about showing up rebelliously authentic, and we can’t wait to see you!"
Tickets are $16.18 and available for purchase online. Doors are at 5:30pm, showtime is 6:30pm. Crossroads is located at 78 North Avenue in Garwood, New Jersey.
Hailing from New York City, Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet is an eclectic pop-rock/punk band. Spearheaded by Brea Fournier, an exciting new voice in the feminist rock scene, the band comprises guitarist Ben Shanblatt, drummer Sophia Bondi, and bassist Noah Rosner. Making waves with their defiant mix of pop, rock, and eighties influences, their sound has been described as "Joan Jett attitude meets Joni Mitchell lyricism."
The group has turned heads with their dynamic live shows, gracing stages across the US from Seattle to Salt Lake City and sharing bills with fellow contemporaries Dog Party. Making their debut release in 2023 with ‘Petty Stuff’, the group released their debut album, ‘Manic Pixie Dream Girl!’ the following year.
Fournier is a graduate of the Clive Davis Institute where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Recorded Music. With a background in musical theatre and classical voice and a passion for feminist prose, Fournier and the Dream Ballet look forward to further to cementing their reputation as fast-rising, underground rock talents.
Follow along on Instagram (@breafournier and @dreamballetband), at www.breafournier.com.
TOUR DATES
August 5th – Milwaukee, WI – The Sugar Maple (with Gold Sounds, Othertones, Kat and the Hurricane)
August 6th – Chicago, IL – Burlington (with Violet Crime, Cat Merkle, Madame Reaper, presented by MP shows)
August 7th – Ypsilanti, MI – Ziggy’s (with Pillow Princess, 3 the Hardway)
August 8th – Pittsburgh, PA – (with Grace Campbell, Lorelai Paige) August 10th – Youngstown, OH (with Anya Van Rose, Candace Campana)
August 13th – Garwood, NJ (with Never the Name, Bella and Dave, Ela Martini, Two Moons Away)
EVENT PREVIEWS
MPAC presents Darren Criss on July 9th
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe winner Darren Criss returns to Mayo Performing Arts Center for an all-new solo show on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 8:00pm. Since bursting onto the pop-culture landscape over a decade ago in Fox's hit TV show Glee, Darren Criss has embodied the kind of kaleidoscopic artistry that's entirely uninhibited by form or genre.
Lizzie Rose Music Room presents Bell Bottom Blues on July 10th
(TUCKERTON, NJ) -- Bell Bottom Blues returns to the Lizzie Rose Music Room on Friday, July 10, 2026. The band was formed in 2007 with the vision of providing an audience with a true Eric Clapton Experience. Showtime is 7:30pm.
Basie Center to Honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s, Dramarama on Walk of Fame
(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Count Basie Center for the Arts will honor Kate Pierson and Fred Schneider of The B-52s and Dramarama by welcoming them onto its Walk of Fame. Pierson and Schneider will be inducted during a special ceremony on Friday, July 10, 2026 at 12:00pm, outside the historic theater in Red Bank, ahead of The B-52s’ concert at ParkStage in Freehold on Saturday, July 11. Dramarama, also performing at that concert, will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the show.
Asbury Lanes presents There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) on July 11th
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- There, There (A Tribute to Radiohead) will perform at Asbury Lanes on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Doors open at 7:00pm, showtime is 8:00pm.
Newton Theatre presents Dio Rules: Tribute to Rainbow, Black Sabbath & Dio on July 11th
(NEWTON, NJ) -- One voice. Three legendary bands. One unforgettable decade of rock. DIO RULES is a powerful live concert experience celebrating the music and legacy of Ronnie James Dio, one of the most influential voices in the history of hard rock and heavy metal. See for yourself when the band comes to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 8:00pm.
Albert Music Hall's Bluegrass Fest on Saturday Celebrates Music and the Community Behind It
(WARETOWN, NJ) -- Bluegrass is more than a style of music. It's a tradition built on storytelling, shared songs, and musicians gathering to play together. On Saturday, July 11, 2026, Albert Music Hall will celebrate that heritage during its annual Bluegrass Fest, an evening that combines educational sessions, opportunities to experience the Hall's renowned Pickin' Shed, and three hours of live performances.
2026 Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival to Take Place July 11-12
(MAPLEWOOD, NJ) -- Going on 20+ years, the annual, free, two-day Maplewoodstock Music + Art Festival will take place the weekend of July 11-12, 2026, in Memorial Park in Maplewood. The festival features performances by Anders Osborne, Lettuce, Slap Dragon, and Megan Jean's Secret Family. It kicks off with music at noon and ends around 9:30pm each night. As always, it is free and welcomes the entire community.
bergenPAC presents Warrant on July 12th
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Warrant on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 7:00pm. The California band first hit it big in 1989 with their album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich.
Benson Boone to Perform at Prudential Center on July 13th
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Benson Boone brings his 2026 U.S. Wanted Man Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 8:00pm. Last year, Boone received his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best New Artist at the 67th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, where Boone delivered a show-stopping performance of his breakthrough smash "Beautiful Things."
Good Damage to perform at House of Independents on July 15th
(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey alt rock/pop-punk band Good Damage will return to the House of Independents on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 supporting American Vanity and Faded 2 Gray. This will be the band's third time playing the venue. Doors are at 7:00pm, music starts at 8:00pm.
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