An unforgettable night of American songs and genres interpreted by some of the Jersey Shore’s most popular artists, including Williams Honor, Vini Lopez, Pat Roddy, Jackson Pines, Pat Guadagno, Richie Blackwell, Jake Thistle, and more…
An all-star line-up of Jersey Shore favorites will take the Pollak Theatre stage at Monmouth University on Friday, May 29 at 7:30 PM for a special event that pays tribute to America’s rich music treasury and celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday. The concert is the first in a series of music events leading up to the June 7 grand opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music, located on the university’s West Long Branch campus.
America 250: A Jersey Shore Celebration of the Nation’s Music Heritage brings together artists and bands that have been inspired by various genres of American music and who have created a local sound rooted in tradition.
“This celebration of American music, with a particular New Jersey twist, demonstrates the richness of the local scene at the same time it acknowledges its link to a broader national music heritage” said Bob Santelli, Executive Director of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. “The Jersey Shore music scene, in many ways, is a microcosm of the American music scene.”
“The artists performing in this show are directly connected to the songwriting tradition and artistry that have shaped New Jersey music for decades,” added Eileen Chapman, Director of the Springsteen Center for American Music. “What you’ll hear performed are not just songs; they are the soundtrack of our lives and a part of the American story.”
