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SUMMARY:Brute Force
DESCRIPTION:Born in 1940\, Monmouth University alumnus Stephen Friedland performs under the name Brute Force. A lifelong singer-songwriter\, Friedland began his musical journey a songwriter for Bright Tunes Productions at the behest of doo-wop group The Tokens\, who had scored a hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Friedland joined the band as their keyboard player. For Bright Tunes\, Friedland composed the Chiffons’ 1965 hit “Nobody Knows What’s Goin’ On (in My Mind But Me).” He also composed hit songs for Del Shannon\, Peggy March\,  and The Cyrkle. \n\n\n \n\n\nIn 1968\, The Beatles famously invited musicians around the world to submit their work for consideration for release by Apple Records. Friedland answered the call with his original composition “The King of Fuh\,” which has emerged as one of the most notorious songs in annals of Apple Records history. Against all odds\, John Lennon and George Harrison opted to release the song\, which tells the tongue-in-cheek story about a monarch toiling in the land of Fuh. Under Harrison’s supervision\, the song was overdubbed with a string arrangement composed by John Barham. Given the song’s irreverent nature\, EMI (Apple’s parent company) refused to distribute the single\, of which only 1\,000 copies were pressed. In 2010\, more than four decades after its original rejection by EMI\, “The King of Fuh” was released by Apple Records on the Come and Get It compilation. Friedland is currently developing a play titled Color Talk for production.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/brute-force/
LOCATION:Lauren K Woods Theatre\, 398 Cedar Ave\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:The Wailin' Jennys
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of unforgettable folk music as The Wailin’ Jennys grace the stage at Pollak Theatre. From their humble beginnings in a tiny guitar shop to becoming one of today’s most beloved international folk acts\, The Wailin’ Jennys have captured hearts around the world. Founding members Moody\, Mehta\, and Masse continue to impress with each critically acclaimed recording\, elevating their music to new heights while thrilling audiences with their renowned live performances. \nTheir journey began with the release of their debut album “40 Days” in 2004\, which garnered them a Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year. Since then\, they’ve mesmerized audiences across Canada\, the U.S.\, and beyond\, earning accolades and nominations along the way. With hits like “Firecracker” and “Bright Morning Stars\,” The Jennys have transcended genres\, blending folk\, alt-country\, pop\, and rock into their unique sound. \n \nTheir live album “Live at Mauch Chunk Opera House” captured the essence of their electrifying performances\, showcasing their show-stopping harmonies and impressive instrumental prowess. In 2017\, The Jennys celebrated their 15th anniversary with the release of “Fifteen\,” a collection of their favorite songs recorded true to their live sound. This album\, steeped in artistry and elegance\, highlights their heartfelt vocals\, otherworldly harmonies\, and sophisticated arrangements. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to experience The Wailin’ Jennys live at Pollak Theatre!
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/wailinjennys/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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SUMMARY:The Mind and Music of Leonard Bernstein with Dr. Richard Kogan
DESCRIPTION:Leonard Bernstein\, renowned for his dynamic conducting and compositions like “West Side Story\,” remains a towering figure in 20th-century music. Explore the fascinating intersection of Bernstein’s genius and the mind with Dr. Richard Kogan in a TED-like lecture and piano performance. Trained at Juilliard in piano and Harvard Medical School in psychiatry\, Dr. Kogan\, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Artistic Director of the Music and Medicine program at Weill Cornell Medical Center\, offers a unique perspective. \nRichard Kogan’s concert lecture audiences hear him recount Bernstein’s life “from his first cigarette to his last dying day”\, interspersing oral history and anecdote with performances of “Somewhere”\, “Maria”\, “Tonight”\, “One Hand\, One Heart”\, “America” and more. Dr. Kogan offers a psychiatric perspective on Bernstein’s complex personality in this program as well.  He identifies Bernstein as a man of voracious appetites\, the satisfaction of which caused enormous guilt.  Still\, Dr. Kogan points to Bernstein’s remarkable capacity to sustain contradictions.  He cites Bernstein’s balancing of the tensions between elite and mass appeal\, between emotions and the intellect and between tradition and innovation.  Dr. Kogan contrasts these with Bernstein’s irreconcilable bisexual conflicts and his struggles to balance the life of a composer and the life of a performer. \nphoto: Paul de Hueck\, courtesy the Leonard Bernstein Office\, Inc.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-mind-and-music-of-leonard-bernstein-with-dr-richard-kogan/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
DESCRIPTION:The Boxmasters make a triumphant return to Pollak Theatre\, bringing their latest album\, “Love & Hate In Desperate Places\,” and their electrifying North American tour to the stage. With J.D. Andrew and Bud Thornton leading the charge\, the album introduces Kirk McKim and Raymond Hardy to the lineup\, adding new dimensions to their sound. Kirk\, a seasoned guitarist\, and Raymond\, a powerhouse on bass\, bring fresh energy to the band’s recordings. \nFran Moran and The Nervous Wrecks will be opening for the Boxmasters \n \nThe Boxmasters\, formed in 2007\, draw inspiration from the rock and roll of the 1960s\, with nods to bands like the Beatles\, Byrds\, and Beach Boys. Their diverse catalogue reflects influences ranging from The Mothers of Invention to Kris Kristofferson. Based at Peppertree Hill Studios\, J.D. & Bud continue to create music that resonates\, collaborating with artists like Ian Hunter and Gov’t Mule. \nWith a dedicated fanbase spanning the globe\, The Boxmasters have earned acclaim both as headliners and as openers for acts like ZZ Top and Steve Miller. From “Knuckleheads” in Kansas City to “The Troubadour” in Los Angeles\, their live performances captivate audiences\, making each show an unforgettable experience.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/billy-bob-thornton-the-boxmasters/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Songwriters By The Sea
DESCRIPTION:Distinguished NJ Songwriters Joe Rapolla and Joe D’Urso are back this year hosting the celebrated Songwriters by the Sea series at the Lauren K. Woods Theatre. What once started in a small coffee shop as an area for local songwriters has now grown into a series that features some of the top songwriters in the country. This year\, the show features special guests Willie Nile and Emily Grove\, as well as an opening set by student/artist Amani Lillian and Prof. George Wurzbach. \nA pre-show reception will be held at 7 pm for all ticket holders\, doors open at 7:30 PM\n \nThe New York Times called Buffalo\, NY born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Bono\, Bruce Springsteen\, Pete Townshend\, Lou Reed\, Lucinda Williams\, Jim Jarmusch\, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. He has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” His 2020 album New York At Night got rave reviews\, with Downbeat calling it a “sonic love letter to Gotham.” His newest studio album The Day The Earth Stood Still\, which features a duet with Steve Earle on the song “Blood On Your Hands” was released on Aug 13\, 2021. \nEmily Grove has had a varied and exciting musical journey\, from coffeehouses to Berklee College of Music\, to television appearances to tours in the UK and Europe. She has toured the UK\, Ireland\, US\, and Canada\, opening up for and performing with British artist David Ford. She also had her own headlining tour in Germany\, Bulgaria\, and England. She recently put on a sold- out Joni Mitchell show\, featuring some of Asbury Park’s most talented musicians. She’s performed with/opened up for Glen Burtnik\, Brett Michaels\, Dan Reed\, David Ford\, Jeffrey Gaines\, James Maddock\, John Lefler (Dashboard Confessional)\, Ari Hest\, and many others. She’s recorded with David Ford\, Glen Burtnik\, Steve Forbert\, and UK artist Jack Henderson\, among many others. \nAbout Songwriters by the Sea:\nSongwriters by the Sea began as intimate\, casual coffeehouse jam sessions around Asbury Park\, and has since evolved into a national show attracting some of the most revered singers and songwriters of today’s scene— from David Johansen and Garland Jeffreys to Glen Burtnik\, Rhett Miller\, Marshall Crenshaw and Alison Moorer. Along the way\, D’Urso (front man of Stone Caravan and board member of WHY Hunger and Light Of Day) and Rapolla (a veteran music industry executive\, solo performer\, and front man of the band Perfect Square) have fine-tuned their circle of artists\, trading favorite songs and illuminating backstories behind their most personal works\, into a vehicle that brings out the best in the assembled talent. Whether the venue is a club\, a historic theater or a campus performing arts center\, Songwriters by the Sea has been known to turn any space into an intimate house party atmosphere; a gathering of friends and a place where something akin to magic often takes hold. \nAll net proceeds will support Monmouth University’s Endowed Music Industry Scholarships.\nSponsored by Tim Cabrey\, The Golland Family\, Don Moliver\, and Matt & Carol Wojcik in memory of Mark Wojcik.\nPhoto by John Posada
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/songwriters-by-the-sea-5/
LOCATION:Lauren K. Woods Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Alumni Affairs,Alumni Events,Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Music
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SUMMARY:Don McLean - Starry Starry Night Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable night of music as the legendary Don McLean takes center stage for the Starry Starry Night Tour. Born in New Rochelle\, New York\, in 1945\, Don McLean’s musical journey began at a young age. Overcoming childhood asthma\, McLean’s passion for music flourished as he explored folk music\, recorded his first studio sessions\, and eventually rose to international stardom with hits like “American Pie” and “Vincent.” \nIn the 1970s\, McLean became a major concert attraction\, captivating audiences worldwide. His iconic song “American Pie” became a cultural phenomenon\, ranking among the top songs of the 20th century. The Starry Starry Night Tour promises an evening filled with McLean’s classic hits\, showcasing his extensive repertoire that spans folk\, rock & roll\, and timeless American classics. Don’t miss the chance to witness a music icon live on stage\, celebrating over five decades of a remarkable career.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/don-mclean/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T220000
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SUMMARY:Joan Osborne + Crash Test Dummies
DESCRIPTION:Two incredible artists\, each performing their own set! Since she broke through over 25 years ago with the multi-platinum Relish and its touchstone mega-smash “One of Us\,” Joan Osborne the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Osborne has followed her restless musical heart\, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock\, soul\, R&B\, blues\, roots rock\, gospel\, funk\, and country – all of which can be heard on her latest album Trouble and Strife\, along with the Western side of C&W and a touch of glam and disco. “For a lot of the record\, we were going for a ‘70s AM radio vibe\,” says Osborne. As for the lyrics\, the songs “are the most political I’ve ever written\,” she conveys of her first album of originals since 2014’s confessional Love and Hate. Osborne also produced Trouble and Strife\, primarily recorded in her basement studio in Brooklyn and released on the label she founded in 1991\, Womanly Hips. \n \n\nIn 2018\, 25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy nominated hit album “God Shuffled His Feet”\, The Crash Test Dummies hit the road for the first 8me in 20 years with an Anniversary Tour that spanned North America. The overwhelming recep8on led to a 30th Anniversary Tour in 2022 for their debut release “The Ghosts That Haunt Me” that touched down in the US\, UK\, Germany\, Austria\, the Netherlands\, Luxembourg\, and Canada. And the band is showing no signs of slowing down . . . \n“Touring again was not something we’d planned on\, but surprisingly – at least to me – there are lots of people who many years later\, s8ll want to come and hear us. The folks that are coming out to see these shows tell us their stories\, some of them very funny\, some very dark and all very personal. It’s very humbling\, being in the confidence of so many people” says lead singer-songwriter Brad Roberts\, “and it has inspired us to con8nue to tour and make music.” \nEarly 2023 will see the release a new\, original Crash Test Dummies single “Sacred Alphabet“ as they again hit the road in North America and Europe. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/joan-osborne-crash-test-dummies/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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SUMMARY:Metamorphosis: Portraits of Song
DESCRIPTION:Experience an extraordinary evening where art and music intertwine in a one-night-only concert featuring the brightest female singer-songwriters of the Jersey Shore\, drawing inspiration from the captivating artworks of Nanci France-Vaz. Christine Elise\, Pam McCoy\, Mary McCrink\, Laura Johnson\, and Genevieve are among those featured in Vaz’s narrative figure paintings on exhibition this spring in the Pollak Gallery. These talented artists step out of the canvases to perform live in an evening celebrating female artistry and inspiration. \nThis concert is in conjunction with the opening reception for the gallery exhibition Metamorphosis: Works by Nanci France-Vaz on April 26 from 6-8 pm. The opening reception is FREE to the public\, however tickets are required to attend the concert.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/metamorphosis-portraits-of-song/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T220000
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SUMMARY:Mary Gauthier w/ special guest Jaimee Harris
DESCRIPTION:About Mary Gauthier\nAs she has so eloquently accomplished over the past 25 years\, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Gauthier has used her art once again to traverse the uncharted waters of the past few years. “I’m the kind of songwriter who writes what I see in the world right now\,” she affirms. Thankfully\, amid dark storms of pandemic loss\, she found and followed the beacon of new love: Her gift to us\, the powerful Dark Enough to See the Stars\, collects ten sparkling jewels of Gauthier songcraft reflecting both love and loss. \nHer eleventh album\, Dark Enough to See the Stars\, follows the profound antidote to trauma\, Rifles & Rosary Beads\, her 2018 collaborative work with wounded Iraq war veterans. It garnered a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album\, as well as a nomination for Album of the Year by the Americana Music Association. Publication of her first book\, the illuminating Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting\, in 2021\, brought her more praise. Brandi Carlile has said\, “Mary’s songwriting speaks to the tender aspects of our humanness. We need her voice in times like these more than we ever have.” The Associated Press called Gauthier “one of the best songwriters of her generation.” \nGauthier’s early work\, which began at 35\, reflected her newfound sobriety\, delving into events from a troubled life\, which persisted after she became a renowned chef in Boston. Dark Enough to See the Stars returns Gauthier to the scintillating confessional mode on such albums as her breakthrough release\, 2005’s Mercy Now\, as well as such ear worms as the hook-laden “Drag Queens in Limousines.” In addition to crafting instantly memorable songs\, Gauthier has never shied away from difficult self-exploration\, as with 2010’s The Foundling\, on which she explored the repercussions of her adoption from a New Orleans orphanage and subsequent search for her birth mother. \n \nGauthier’s partner\, Jaimee Harris\, who sings harmony throughout the album\, co-wrote the paean to one of Gauthier’s favorite cities. “I have a long history with Amsterdam\,” Gauthier recounts. “My first record deal was on a Dutch label\, and I tour there regularly\, and much of Mercy Now was written at my favorite hotel there.” A canceled flight to Denmark landed Gauthier and Harris in Amsterdam for an unexpected three days during the pandemic. “To return to that hotel and be able to share that with the person I love and show her the city…\,” Gauthier pauses. “It’s complicated – because all around the edges was the pandemic. But you’ve got to express your joy – a joy that’s not free from pain. There’s grief all around us\, but there’s this ability to still love and still be aware that the sky is beautiful and the hand that I’m holding is filled with love…”
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/mary-gauthier-w-special-guest-jaimee-harris/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Glen Phillips & Shawn Mullins
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be swept away by an extraordinary evening of acoustic brilliance featuring two musical legends – Glen Phillips and Shawn Mullins. These artists\, each with their unique journey and captivating melodies\, are coming together to create a musical experience that will resonate deep within your soul. \nGlen Phillips\nAs lead singer and main songwriter of Toad the Wet Sprocket and a prolific solo artist\, Glenn Phillips has left an indelible mark on the world of folk/pop music. His honest\, introspective lyrics and soul-stirring melodies have forged a deep connection with fans over the years. After a hiatus with Toad\, he ventured into a solo career and a multitude of collaborations with fellow artists\, showcasing his musical diversity and depth. With his latest album\, “THERE IS SO MUCH HERE\,” Glenn delves into the joys and sorrows of everyday life\, beautifully accompanied by talented musicians\, including Dave Depper (Death Cab For Cutie)\, Ji Tanzer (Blue Cranes)\, and John Morgan Askew. \nShawn Mullins\nShawn Mullins’ musical odyssey has been nothing short of spectacular. From his humble beginnings in the Atlanta music scene to critical acclaim and Grammy nominations\, Mullins has truly made a mark. His No. 1 hit “Lullaby” from the 1998 album “Soul’s Core” is a timeless classic\, followed by “Beautiful Wreck” from “9th Ward Pickin’ Parlor.” His songs have been the soundtrack of our lives\, featured in the 2000 Summer Olympics and iconic shows like Dawson’s Creek and Scrubs. Shawn Mullins’ versatility also extends to his co-writing of the Zac Brown Band’s chart-topper “Toes.” Today\, he’s revisiting his roots with “Soul’s Core Revival\,” breathing new life into his music for the 20th anniversary.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/an-evening-with-glen-phillips-shawn-mullins/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T200000
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SUMMARY:On A Winter’s Night
DESCRIPTION:Presenting the Reunion Tour of “On A Winter’s Night” from veteran singer-songwriters PATTY LARKIN\, CLIFF EBERHARDT\, JOHN GORKA  and LUCY KAPLANSKY\, that remain among the brightest stars of the singer/songwriter movement for the past three decades. In 1994 Christine Lavin gathered them together\, along with folk and Americana artists to showcase music of the Winter Season on the now-classic On A Winter’s Night CD\, followed by several years of touring collaborations. These artists have released dozens of recordings and toured steadily through the decades\, with fond memories of their touring days together. The winter season is again celebrated by these unique and popular performers\, back together by popular demand. \n***It is the artists’ preference that audience members be masked for this show for everyone’s health and safety.*** \nPATTY LARKIN\nShe redefines the boundaries of folk-urban pop music with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising lyrics and vocals. Acoustic Guitar Magazine hails her\, “soundscape experiments” while Rolling Stone praises her\, “evocative and sonic shading.” She has been described as\, “riveting” (Chicago Tribune)\, “hypnotic” (Entertainment Weekly)\, and a “drop-dead brilliant” performer (Performing Songwriter). Recently an Artist-in-Residence at Berklee College of Music – and now on the faculty at Fine Arts Work Center – Larkin reflects\, “I have been energized by the poets\, writers\, and artists I have met while teaching\, and find myself on a journey to break down some of the predictable pathways that songs can travel.” Bird in a Cage\, her 14th CD now available\, puts poems from ten notable poets to song\, including US Poet Laureates William Carlos Williams\, Stanley Kunitz\, Kay Ryan\, Robert Pinsky\, and Billy Collins\, for a new and haunting collection that pulses with the magic of lyricism. Poems are made to be shared aloud\, and with Bird\, Patty takes up that tradition and sets it aglow. \nCLIFF EBERHARDT\nOne of the most original songsmiths currently on tour\, Eberhardt is a highly intelligent\, articulate artist whose penetrating and profound lyrics are sometimes overshadowed by his extraordinary guitar playing. Upon close listening\, the Philadelphia-born singer’s gift for the English language is abundantly clear. The words that tumble from his mouth are framed by a raspy yet deeply elegant voice. Like John Hammond and Richie Havens\, Eberhardt continues to carry the torch for traditional and contemporary folk music through his strong live shows. Whether he’s out on tour solo or with a small band\, Eberhardt’s guitar playing\, singing\, and original folk songs and blues make for a compelling\, thought-filled\, emotional roller coaster of a concert. \nJOHN GORKA\nHailed by Rolling Stone as “the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement\,” John Gorka is perhaps the quintessential singer-songwriter of the 90’s folk scene. Originally from New Jersey\, John served an apprenticeship at Godfrey Daniels coffeehouse in Bethlehem\, PA\, then the Greenwich Village Fast Folk scene. Winning the prestigious New Folk award at the Kerrville Folk Festival\, in 1984\, he was then signed to Red House Records on which he released his landmark first of 17 recordings\, I Know. Boston Globe penned Gorka “for the sophisticated intelligence and the provocative originality of his songs.” Recent accolades include 2016’s Indie Acoustic Project’s Best Singer/Songwriter CD of the Year for Before Beginning (Red House Records). 2018 brought his latest release\, and 14th of his career\, True In Time (Compass Records). True In Time (Compass Records). \nLUCY KAPLANSKY\n“A truly gifted performer…full of enchanting songs” (New York Times). Blending country\, folk and pop styles\, Lucy has the unique ability to make every song sound fresh\, whether singing her own sweet originals\, covering country classics by June Carter Cash and Gram Parsons\, or singing pop favorites by Lennon/McCartney and Nick Lowe. Lucy’s iconic voice has been featured in film and on television\, including commercials like Chevrolet’s iconic “Heartbeat of America” jingle. A Billboard-charting singer and one of the top-selling artists on Red House Records\, she has topped the folk and Americana radio charts and has been featured on shows throughout the world from NPR’s Weekend and Morning Editions to BBC Radio to CBS Sunday Morning. One of the most in-demand harmony singers\, Lucy has sung on countless records\, performing with Suzanne Vega\, Bryan Ferry\, Nanci Griffith\, and Shawn Colvin.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/on-a-winters-night/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20240116T195804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T195946Z
UID:40810112291-1705608000-1705615200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Blue Hawk Boardwalk Jam
DESCRIPTION:Monmouth University and Blue Hawk Records will be hosting Light Of Day’s benefit concert on January 18th at The Break in Asbury Park at 8:00 PM. \nThis event is part of the annual Light Of Day’s WinterFest concert events that raise money and awareness for the foundation’s cause\, Parkinson’s disease and related illnesses like ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy)\, and the fight for a cure. \nThe foundation has raised over $5.75 million since 2000\, holding these annual concerts\, which started in Asbury Park. Past performers have included Bruce Springsteen\, Michael J. Fox\, John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls\, as well as local NJ artists. \nThis year’s lineup consists of Monmouth artists\, Amani Lillian\, Abby Garcia\, Samantha Spano\, and White Wing; The Blue Hawk House Band\, and local Asbury Park band\, Wavez. \nThe event is also being hosted by Monmouth’s very own Professor Joe Rapolla\, Chair of the Music & Theatre Arts Department\, and alumnus\, Zack Sandler. \nMore info at: https://www.bluehawkrecords.com/blog/bhr-to-host-light-of-day-benefit-concert 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/blue-hawk-boardwalk-jam/
LOCATION:The Break\, 1000 Ocean Ave N\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Free,Music + Theatre Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20231017T135529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231020T163050Z
UID:40810112180-1702756800-1702764000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Doo Wop Project's Christmas Show
DESCRIPTION:The Doo Wop Project boys will get you into the Holiday Spirit! Hear old school Holiday Classics like The Drifters’ White Christmas\, The Temptations’ Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer\, Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town along with “Doowopified” contemporary hits like This Christmas and Last Christmas. It’s sure to be a jolly good time. \nThe Doo Wop Project\, the dynamic\, rave-reviewed celebration of a beloved music genre stars the 5 engaging\, charismatic and dashing Broadway stars from smash hits like JERSEY BOYS\, A BRONX TALE\, BEAUTIFUL\, and MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL with their all-star band.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-doo-wop-projects-christmas-show/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230705T165722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T172623Z
UID:40810112039-1701460800-1701468000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a magical evening of music and celebration at the 31st Annual Holiday Concert with Father Alphonse Stevenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea! Experience the joy and spirit of the holiday season as Father Alphonse Stevenson and his 42-piece Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea and talented soloists fill the theater carols and seasonal favorites. This longstanding tradition has delighted audiences for over three decades\, and we can’t wait to make this year’s concert even more memorable. \n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/orchestra-of-st-peter-by-the-sea-5/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230724T160207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T135347Z
UID:40810112087-1699128000-1699135200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Mind and Music of George Gershwin - Live Concert Lecture by Dr. Richard Kogan
DESCRIPTION:Listening to the deft integration of jazz rhythms and classical music in Rhapsody in Blue or the often-wrenching songs of Porgy and Bess\, it’s jarring to think of their composer as a troubled youth\, a juvenile delinquent\, petty thief and high school dropout who\, in a latter era\, might have been prescribed a hefty dose of Ritalin or Adderall. But George Gershwin was saved by a school violin recital he’d tried to avoid attending – and it opened a door that allowed him to escape the predictable ignominy of a bad boy on the streets of Brooklyn. He was\, then\, a person reached – and made better – by music. \nDr. Richard Kogan joins us to discuss the life\, psyche and music of one of America’s greatest composers during an evening that integrates masterful piano playing\, humor and insight into the close links between music\, healing and genius. Trained in piano at Juilliard and in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School\, Dr. Kogan is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry\, Co-Director of the Human Sexuality Program at Weill Cornell Medical Center and Artistic Director of the Music and Medicine program. He also maintains a private practice in New York City.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-mind-and-music-of-george-gershwin-live-concert-lecture-by-dr-richard-kogan/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Lectures,Lectures/Workshops/Symposiums
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T230000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230614T130644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T184211Z
UID:40810112036-1695499200-1695510000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Willie Nile
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Performing Arts season-opening concert with Willie Nile and opening act James Maddock. \nThe New York Times called Buffalo\, NY born Willie Nile “one of the most gifted singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene in years.” Uncut Magazine called him “A one-man Clash.” His album Streets Of New York was hailed as “a platter for the ages” by Uncut. Rolling Stone listed The Innocent Ones as one of the “Top Ten Best Under-The-Radar Albums of 2011” and BBC Radio called it “THE rock ‘n’ roll album of the year.” His single from that album\, “One Guitar\,” was the “Top Pick of the Week” in USA Today. \nBono\, Bruce Springsteen\, Pete Townshend\, Lou Reed\, Lucinda Williams\, Jim Jarmusch\, and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. His album\, American Ride\, won “Best Rock Album of the Year” at the Independent Music Awards. It appeared on dozens of year-end Top Ten lists for 2013 and was voted “Album Of The Year” by Twangville Magazine. Bono called it\, “One of the great guides to unraveling the mystery that is the troubled beauty of America.” \nWillie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and Ringo Starr. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” His 2020 album New York At Night got rave reviews\, with The Associated Press calling it: “As sharp and guitar-driven as ever…the fire within Nile\, once a peer of The Replacements and The Clash\, continues to light a similar torch…anthemic…custom made for these times..” Downbeat Magazine calling it a “sonic love letter to Gotham.” His new studio album The Day The Earth Stood Still features a duet with Steve Earle on the song “Blood On Your Hands.”  The London Times called him “A man who embodies the true spirit of rock n’ roll.” The New Yorker wrote that Willie Nile is “One of the most brilliant singer-songwriters of the past 30 years.”
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/willie-nile-with-james-maddock/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Current Student,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230624T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230110T200947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T174123Z
UID:40810111673-1687636800-1687644000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Boxmasters - Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew
DESCRIPTION:Formed in 2007 by Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew\, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a wide array of influences\, but most importantly\, the rock and roll of the 1960’s. Listening to The Boxmasters\, one can hear obvious odes to the Beatles\, Byrds and Beach Boys\, but also important to The Boxmasters are The Mothers of Invention\, Kris Kristofferson\, John Prine and Big Star. Since forming The Boxmasters\, several long-time friends have contributed to the sound of the band\, but the core of The Boxmasters has always been Andrew and Thornton. As primary songwriters\, the sound of the Boxmasters has been an evolution as the duo constantly strive to find new inspiration\, new sounds and new ways of expressing what is in their hearts and on their minds. But at the core\, there is a backbeat\, a lyric with meaning and music played with emotion. \nAs a touring band\, The Boxmasters have cultivated a rabid cult fanbase across the United States and Canada. Opening for the likes of ZZ Top\, Steve Miller\, George Thorogood and Kid Rock The Boxmasters have proven to win over large audiences. As a headliner\, frequent stops in Kansas City at “Knuckleheads”\, Springfield\, Illinois at “Boondocks” and “Merrimack Hall” in Huntsville\, Alabama have shown dedicated yet still growing audiences. Two appearances at Levon Helm’s “Midnight Ramble” in Woodstock\, New York were highlight performances for the band\, as well as the “Ramble at The Ryman” that Levon hosted in 2008. The Boxmasters performed on “The Grand Ole Opry” in 2015\, another in a growing resume of must-play venues.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/boxmasters/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230306T205604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T181753Z
UID:40810111850-1683921600-1683928800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Les Paul Experience
DESCRIPTION:A musical tribute celebrating the life & career of the legendary jazz musician\, inventor; musical pioneer known as the “father of the electric guitar\,” Les Paul. This exclusive one-night only concert of Jersey Jams will feature an All-Star Band led by Musical Director and Performer\, BOBBY BANDIERA with Layonne Holmes\, Tony Perruso\, John Pittas\, Kevin Bregande\, Muddy Shews\, Tommy Labella and Jillian Rhys McCoy.\nThe evening will feature some of New Jersey’s greatest performers including:\n\nSONNY KENN (Red Bank\, NJ)\nANTHONY KRIZAN of the Spin Doctors (Raritan\, NJ)\nREAGAN RICHARDS of Williams Honor (Long Branch\, NJ)\nBILLY HECTOR (Orange\, NJ)\nLENNY KAYE of the Patti Smith Band (North Brunswick\, NJ)\nJIM BABJAK of the Smithereens (Carteret\, NJ) \n \nThe evening will conclude with an informal Q&A with friends and colleagues of Les Paul.  This special musical tribute concert is presented in conjunction with the photography exhibition “Les Paul: Thru the Lens” running in the Pollak Gallery from March 20 – May 31. \nGOLD CIRCLE VIP Tickets include: (limited quantity) \n\nA pre-show reception (from 6-7:30 pm) with music by Monmouth Students Jenae & Max\n\nPrivate viewing of Les Paul Thru the Lens exhibition in the Pollak Gallery\nPremium Seating\n\nPresented in Association with The Les Paul Foundation\n \n**Exclusive Offer**: Les Paul in His Own Words\n\nBy Les Paul and Michael Cochran\nForward by Paul McCartney\nHard cover 368 pages\, 9 1/2” x 12” x 1 1/2”\nSpecial Offer – $50 + tax (Retails for $75)\n \nThe charm of this book is “listening” to Les Paul tell his story. Michael Cochran captures Les’ way of telling stories and Les had plenty to tell. This large\, beautiful book encompasses the fascinating life of the musician and inventor who seemed to live forever. Les takes the reader from his childhood in Waukesha\, Wisconsin through his adventures in St. Louis\, Chicago\, LA\, New Jersey and New York. Les explains how he developed the solid-body guitar and endless recording techniques that changed the world of music. The high quality color prints and photos include many of Les Paul\, his extensive guitar collection\, musician friends\, his inventions and his home recording studios in LA and New Jersey. \nPre-order and pick up the night of show or anytime Monday-Friday 9am – 5 pm at the Pollak Box Office. \n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-les-paul-experience/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230202T181520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T161516Z
UID:40810111772-1683403200-1683410400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:An Evening with Cowboy Junkies
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes revolutions begin quietly.\n\nIn 1988\, Cowboy Junkies proved that there was an audience waiting for something quiet\, beautiful and reflective. The Trinity Session was like a whisper that cut through the noise — and it was compelling. It stood out in the midst of the flash and bombast that came to define the late 80’s. The now classic recording combined folk\, blues and rock in a way that had never been heard before and went on to sell more than a million copies. \n\nFormed in Toronto in 1985 with siblings Michael Timmins on guitar\, Margo Timmins on vocals\, Peter Timmins on drums\, and Michael’s lifelong friend Alan Anton on bass\, the band has sparkled over the course of 26 albums. “I’ve known Alan longer than I’ve known Pete\,” says Michael. “We were friends before Pete was born.”\n\nUnlike most long-lasting groups\, Cowboy Junkies have never had a break up or taken a sanity-saving hiatus. There’s an appreciation of each other that keeps them constantly working. “It’s that intimacy and understanding of what each one of us brings to the table\,” says Michael.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/an-evening-with-cowboy-junkies/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230221T200828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T161931Z
UID:40810111793-1680292800-1680300000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The American Soldier
DESCRIPTION:Douglas Taurel (“Nurse Jackie\,” “Blue Bloods”) is the creator and star of the Off-Broadway Award-nominated solo play\, “The American Soldier\,” based on true events and documentary letters written by veterans and their family members from the American Revolution through current-day Afghanistan. It honors the experiences of veterans and their families and explores the internal struggles they face when returning home from combat. “The American Soldier” has been nominated for the Amnesty International Award for theatre excellence \, received 4 stars internationally\, and has been featured in The Huffington Post\, The Washington Post and Time Out. \nThere will also be a FREE matinee performance of this show at 3 PM. Click here for more information. \n\n\n\nThis program was made possible thanks to The Board of County Commissioners and Monmouth County American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) COVID-19 Community Recovery Grant Program.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-american-soldier-2/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Free,Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230304T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220823T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T181105Z
UID:40810111484-1677960000-1677967200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Cherish the Ladies
DESCRIPTION:One of America’s most heralded Irish music ensembles for the last 37 years\, Cherish the Ladies has won the hearts of audiences worldwide with their rousing blend of traditional music\, captivating vocals\, and propulsive step dancing. Under the leadership of Joanie Madden\, these extremely gifted women create a moving experience with a blend of virtuoso instrumentals\, beautiful vocals\, traditional and original arrangements along with stunning step dancing — all presented with extraordinary talent\, creativity\, and humor.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/cherish-the-ladies-4/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20221003T163914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T214542Z
UID:40810111547-1677268800-1677276000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:The journey of Los Lobos began in 1973\, 50 years ago this year\, when David Hidalgo (vocals\, guitar\, and pretty much anything with strings)\, Louie Perez (drums\, vocals\, guitar)\, Cesar Rosas (vocals\, guitar)\, and Conrad Lozano (bass\, vocals\, guitarrón) earned their stripes playing revved-up versions of Mexican folk music in restaurants and at parties. The band evolved in the 1980s as it tapped into L.A.’s burgeoning punk and college rock scenes. They were soon sharing bills with bands like the Circle Jerks\, Public Image Ltd. and the Blasters\, whose saxophonist\, Steve Berlin\, would eventually leave the group to join Los Lobos in 1984. \nEarly on\, Los Lobos enjoyed critical success\, winning the Grammy® for Best Mexican-American Performance for “Anselma” from its 1983 EP …And a Time to Dance. A year later\, the group released its full-length\, major-label debut\, How Will the Wolf Survive? Co-produced by Berlin and T Bone Burnett\, the album was a college rock sensation that helped Los Lobos tie with Bruce Springsteen as Rolling Stone’s Artist of the Year. \nA major turning point came in 1987 with the release of the Ritchie Valens biopic\, La Bamba. The quintet’s cover of Valens’ signature song topped the charts in the U.S. and the U.K. Rather than capitalize on that massive commercial success\, Los Lobos instead chose to record La Pistola y El Corazón\, a tribute to Tejano and Mariachi music that won the 1989 Grammy® for Best Mexican-American Performance. \nThat kind of sharp artistic turn has become Los Lobos’ trademark\, serving to both fuel the band’s creativity and keep its fans engaged. In 1992\, that willingness to defy expectations led them to record Kiko\, an adventurous album produced by Mitchell Froom that’s considered by many to be one the band’s very best. \nSince then\, Los Lobos has continued to deliver daring and diverse albums such as Colossal Head (1996)\, Good Morning Aztlán (2002)\, The Town and the City (2006)\, Tin Can Trust (2010) and Gates of Gold (2015). On top of that\, the band’s live shows never disappoint\, as documented on the recent concert recordings Live at the Fillmore (2005) and Disconnected in New York City (2013). Through the years\, they’ve managed to keep things interesting with unexpected side trips like an album of Disney songs in 2009\, along with countless contributions to tribute albums and film soundtracks. One of those – “Mariachi Suite” from the 1995 film Desperado ­– earned the band a Grammy® for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Los Lobos’ love letter to the city of Los Angeles as their album Native Sons (2021)\, returned the band to the Grammy winner’s circle with Best Americana Album of 2022. In 2023\, Los Lobos celebrates its 50th anniversary as a band\, a rare and impressive feat\, as the band continues its great legacy. \nLos Lobos has sold millions of records\, won prestigious awards and made fans around the world. But perhaps its most lasting impact will be how well its music embodies the idea of America as a cultural melting pot. In it\, styles like son jarocho\, norteño\, Tejano\, folk\, country\, doo-wop\, soul\, R&B\, rock ’n’ roll and punk all come together to create a new sound that’s greater than the sum of its parts. \n \nMore at: https://www.loslobos.org
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/los-lobos/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20230203T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T155818Z
UID:40810111778-1677094200-1677099600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Hip Hop in the Round
DESCRIPTION:This year being the 50th anniversary of the emergence of hip hop\, the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music in association with Blue Hawk Records presents “Hip Hop in the Round\,” an evening of conversation and music featuring hip hop artists from Monmouth University and Asbury Park. \nHosted by Bob Santelli\, Executive Director of the Archives\, artists will share insight into their creative process\, their roots and influences\, and their forms of inspiration as well as perform selective tracks from their body of work. \nStudent artists include senior music industry major\, Gabe “Double G” Garza\, and juniors\, Justin Ume and Asad “Kid Ace” Whitehead. Also on the panel will be a special Asbury Park-based guest artist. \nReservations are encouraged and admission will be on a first-come-first-served basis. \n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/hip-hop-in-the-round/
LOCATION:Lauren K. Woods Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Free,The Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220811T173226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T204726Z
UID:40810111466-1675540800-1675548000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Doo Wop Project
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand – The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning: tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. In their epic shows The Doo Wop Project takes audiences on a journey featuring foundational tunes from the Crests\, Belmonts and Flamingos through the vocal artistry of Smokey Robinson\, The Temptations\, and The Four Seasons all the way to DooWopified versions of modern hits from Michael Jackson\, Jason Mraz\, Maroon 5\, and Sam Smith. \nFeaturing stars from the Broadway hits Jersey Boys\, Motown: The Musical\, and A Bronx Tale\, The Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate—and in some cases entirely reimagine—the greatest music in American pop and rock history. \nExact member-lineup is subject to change without notice
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-doo-wop-project/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220630T175230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T170901Z
UID:40810111397-1670011200-1670018400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:The annual holiday tradition returns with the ever lovable and charismatic Father Alphonse Stevenson conducting the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea for their 30th concert of carols and seasonal favorites. There’s simply no better way to start the holiday season than to spend a special evening with Father Alphonse\, his 42-piece orchestra and distinguished vocalists as he provides humorous and personal anecdotes amidst a program of holiday classics and carols.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/orchestra-of-st-peter-by-the-sea-4/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221015T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220609T164836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T132632Z
UID:40810111355-1665864000-1665871200@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn
DESCRIPTION:Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn\, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine)\, have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres\, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining it with Far East culture and sounds.   The two met at a square dance\, began collaborating musically and eventually fell in love. Over the years\, they played together most visibly in the Sparrow Quartet alongside Ben Sollee and Casey Driessen and informally at a pickin’ party here\, a benefit there\, or occasionally popping up in each other’s solo shows. Fans of tradition-tweaking acoustic fare eagerly anticipated that Béla & Abigail would begin making music together as a duo. \nFleck has the virtuosic\, jazz-to-classical ingenuity of an iconic instrumentalist and composer with bluegrass roots. His collaborations range from his ground-breaking standard-setting ensemble Béla Fleck and the Flecktones to a staggeringly broad array of musical experiments.   From writing concertos for full symphony orchestra\, exploring the banjo’s African roots\, to jazz duos with Chick Corea\, many tout that Béla Fleck is the world’s premier banjo player.  Washburn has the earthy sophistication of a postmodern\, old-time singer-songwriter who has drawn critical acclaim for her solo albums. She has done fascinating work in folk musical diplomacy in China\, presented an original theatrical production\, and has contributed to singular side groups Uncle Earl and The Wu-Force.   In addition to being named a TED Fellow in 2012\, Abigail was recently named the first US-China Fellow at Vanderbilt University\, in addition to Carolina Performing Arts/Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s DisTil Fellow for 2018-2020 \nOn stage\, Fleck & Washburn will perform pieces from their Grammy-winning self-titled debut as well as their new record\, Echo in the Valley (Rounder 2017).   With one eye on using the banjo to showcase America’s rich heritage and the other pulling the noble instrument from its most familiar arena into new and unique realms\, Bela & Abigail meet in the mean\, head-on\, to present music that feels wildly innovative and familiar at the same time.   Whether at home\, on stage or on record\, their deep bond\, combined with the way their distinct musical personalities and banjo styles interact\, makes theirs a picking partnership unlike any other on the planet. \n \nbelafleck.com\nabigailwashburn.com
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/bela-fleck-and-abigail-washburn/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221001T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220413T162646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T132530Z
UID:40810111235-1664654400-1664661600@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Roger McGuinn
DESCRIPTION:As a co-founder of The Byrds\, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12-string Rickenbacker sound\, to his instantly recognizable vocals on hits like Turn\, Turn\, Turn\, Eight Miles High and Mr. Tambourine Man\, Roger McGuinn didn’t just make music; he made history. \n \nRoger McGuinn was already a veteran of the New York and Los Angeles music scenes when he co-founded the group that would become the Byrds with Gene Clark and David Crosby in 1964. Prior to forming the Byrds\, Roger toured and performed with the Limeliters\, Chad Mitchell Trio and Bobby Darin as a guitarist and banjo player. He was also the musical director on Judy Collins #3. In 1973\, the legendary Byrds disbanded and Roger McGuinn went on to make five solo albums with Columbia Records\, and continued to tour. \nIn 1995 Roger McGuinn began The Folk Den Project. He records and uploads a traditional Folk song to his website www.Mcguinn.com as an effort to preserve traditional songs. Each month a different song is added to the site accompanied with lyrics and chords for free download. \nToday\, Roger McGuinn offers shows that are as mesmerizing and magical as ever. He delivers the gift of an evening with a master that is as intimate as it is spellbinding. He’ll take you along a journey of story and song\, populated by the “old friends” you expect to hear\, as well as new acquaintances from the folk music that Roger so passionately embraces. This Grammy Award-winning artist tours the world delighting audiences with the songs and stories from his long and continually productive musical career.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/roger-mcguinn-3/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220618T212830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T132445Z
UID:40810111388-1664049600-1664056800@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:The Heart of Saturday Night  the music of Tom Waits by Pat Guadagno & Small Change
DESCRIPTION:Pat Guadagno and some very special guests\, celebrate the Head-Scratching\, Mind-Bending\, Brilliance of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Waits. \nJazz\, Rock Diva Eryn O’Ree and Shady Street Showman Ryan Gregg\, join Guadagno and his band Small Change to deliver the Blood and Whiskey-Stained music of one of the most deviant and provocative artists of our time. \nIn a career spanning 6 decades\, Grammy Award winner Tom Waits recorded over 30 groundbreaking albums. His prolific catalogue\, with theatrical tales of bungled romance\, late night diners and early morning cold fronts sets the stage for a unique\, innovative evening\, as The Music of Tom Waits ‘cuts through the night like a Cleveland-bound Greyhound’ straight to The Heart of Saturday Night.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/the-heart-of-saturday-night-the-music-of-tom-waits-by-pat-guadagno-small-change/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220506T171216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T151727Z
UID:40810111256-1657393200-1657400400@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:An Evening of Poetry\, Jazz and “Harp”Beats with Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise\, Robert Pinsky\, Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet and Gregory Schwartz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of an evening of Poetry\, Jazz and “Harp”Beats featuring – Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise’s hip-hop poetry with bluesy beats supported by the harp\, New Jersey native and former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky’s “PoemJazz” with a reading and performance of poems in concert with a variety of jazz improvisations. Also featured on the evening’s bill are the Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet playing original compositions that are deeply rooted in Ogunbiyi’s Nigeria roots\, yet highly informed by his years of studying Jazz; and an opening set by Gregory Schwartz\, former recipient of the Poet Laureate of Asbury Park award. \nThis event is part of the Monmouth University Summer Music and Arts Festival 2022. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\nKuf Knotz and Christine Elise\nSince the 2018 release of “Higher Grounds\,” their first album\, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise have brought their unique blend of hip-hop\, soul and classical traditions to various communities. Releasing their highly anticipated second album “Ké m yōōnədé” (2021)\, Kuf and Christine’s music explores themes of unity\, spirituality and the infinite possibility of creating a better world. They fuse hip-hop poetry with bluesy beats supported by the harp. And\, you can dance to it. They recently have been featured on NPR Music and WHYY.  Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise offer motivational creative arts workshops and performances at various settings such as hospitals\, schools and community centers. Their mission is to use the power of music\, personal experience and empathetic relation to help individuals grow to meet their fullest potential. \nRobert Pinsky\nNew Jersey native Robert Pinsky (United States Poet Laureate 1997-2000) has devised a collaborative program which showcases his two great passions: poetry and jazz. Pinsky presents the human voice — the reading and performance of poems – in concert with a variety of jazz improvisations. In PoemJazz\, Pinsky’s rich and textured voice takes on a role like that of a horn or wind instrument in conversation with melody and rhythm\, creating an exchange between the sounds of poetry and of music. “In jazz\, as in poetry\,” says Robert Pinsky\, “there is always that play between what’s regular and what’s wild. That has always appealed to me.”  Robert Pinsky has performed with Grammy-winning pianist Laurance Hobgood and other celebrated jazz musicians\, including Vijay Iyer\, Ben Allison\, Bobby Bradford\, and Stan Strickland. \nDigba Ogunbiyi Quartet\nThe Digba Ogunbiyi quartet is a musical group that consists of Drummer Chris Paredes\, Bassist Bill Moring\, Alto saxophonist Jalin Shiver and pianist Digba Ogunbiyi. The quartet which is led by Digba Ogunbiyi started while he was a student at the New Jersey City University. As a pianist from Nigeria\, he is obsessed with exploring sounds that are informed by his childhood experiences in Lagos. This is evident in his 2020 debut album “Ade’digba” which has been described as a “sound of hope for the African jazz community. ”With his quartet\, Digba stretches the boundaries of genre often playing original compositions that are deeply rooted in his roots yet highly informed by his years of studying Jazz. \nGregory Schwartz\nGregory Schwartz\, a former recipient of the Poet Laureate of Asbury Park award (2007)\, has been a resident poet at the MC Skate & Surf Break contest and the 2010 Bamboozle Festival. He has also been featured on the front page of the Asbury Park Press (2002\, 2009\, 2012)\, appeared in Steve Forbert’s music video “Sandy” and is a writer for Asbury Park Vibes.
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/an-evening-of-poetry-jazz-and-harpbeats/
LOCATION:Pollak Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220709T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T011448
CREATED:20220603T165228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T173833Z
UID:40810111325-1657382400-1657386000@www.monmouth.edu
SUMMARY:Blue Hawk House Band
DESCRIPTION:Monmouth University’s very own Blue Hawk House Band\, who has been entertaining folks virtually throughout the pandemic monthly during Tuesday Night Record Club\, will make their live debut. These talented students put their very own spin on rock and pop classics.\n\nThis event is part of the Monmouth University Summer Music and Arts Festival 2022. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.monmouth.edu/events/event/blue-hawk-house-band/
LOCATION:Lauren K. Woods Theatre
CATEGORIES:Arts at Monmouth,Concerts
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