Acclaimed choreographer and storyteller Carolyn Dorfman has created an exultant “dance-theatre” trilogy that connects us through our common human experience. Told through the lens of a child of Holocaust survivors, dances illustrate the devastation, yet inspires hope as immigrants’ journey to a new land that promises new beginnings! Our deepest desires for peace, freedom and family are illuminated in this triumphant work that will make you cry, laugh, think and celebrate the capacity of the human spirit to rise above all circumstance.
Described by critics as “ingenious” (The Star-Ledger) and “emotionally resonant” (The New York Times), the dances in the Legacy Project bring together Dorfman’s family stories, Jewish history, and a universal struggle for identity. Through this combination, Dorfman inspires in her audience feelings of familiarity and unity, creating dances that serve as metaphors for the greater truths of the human experience, “In her works, visual images become still photographs that capture and freeze certain universal truths…both reflect[ing] and engender[ing] a profound humanity. Because her dances are about people and life experience, often moving from the autobiographical to the universal, they hold immediate appeal” (The New York Times).
About Carolyn Dorfman Dance
Carolyn Dorfman Dance connects life and dance in bold, athletic and dramatic works by Carolyn Dorfman and nationally renowned choreographers. The company’s ten multi-ethnic and stunning dancers tap their unique talents to present high-energy and technically demanding dance that unleashes the powerful storytelling and imagery of its visionary creator. This distinctive combination takes audiences on intellectual and emotional journeys that ultimately illuminate and celebrate the human experience. This is contemporary dance that moves you to think, feel, laugh, cry and engage. The highly acclaimed ensemble is known for emotional resonance and artistic excellence both in performance and in its interactions with audiences, students and the community. Sharing art and process is the hallmark of this company. Celebrating 35 years, Carolyn Dorfman Dance continues to impact audiences at major theaters, dance festivals, universities, schools, museums and galleries regionally, nationally and internationally.
Hailing from Waterford, Dublin, Donegal and Cork, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Their standing room only concerts throughout Ireland are true events featuring high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. For over two decades, Danú’s virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, button accordion, bouzouki, and vocals (Irish and English), have performed around the globe and recorded seven critically acclaimed albums. Their live DVD, One Night Stand, was filmed at Vicar St. Dublin.
Winners of numerous awards from the BBC and Irish Music Magazine, Danú has toured throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North America with stops at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Symphony Space in New York City, and major concert engagements in the United Kingdom, India, Israel, and across Europe. Danú takes its audiences on a musical journey to their native Ireland, offering a moving and memorable concert experience. Danú’s popular recordings are available on the Shanachie label and live performances are often broadcast on NPR, the CBC, and the BBC
“…impressive, immersive and uniquely and unmistakably Irish”~ Strings Magazine
“…a powerhouse band…”~ The Irish Times
“A spirit-raising concoction” ~ The Irish Times
“…a vibrant mix of virtuosity, energy, and empathy”~ The Washington Post
“… (Danú) stirs the blood and lifts the heart.”~Irish Music Magazine
“…fierce fiddle reels to pensive ballads.”~ The New York Times
Please note this event is SOLD OUT. Artist holds may be released day of show at the discretion of the performer. To sign up for the waiting list please call the box office at 732.263.5715.
Legendary artist Graham Nash is a two-time Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame inductee – with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with the
Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, as a
solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner.
Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash
has accomplished in his first seventy-five years on this planet, stands the
litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of the
past half-century. His remarkable body of work, beginning with his
contributions to the Hollies opus from 1964 to ’68, including “Stop Stop Stop,”
“Pay You Back With Interest,” “On A Carousel,” “Carrie Anne,” “King Midas In
Reverse,” and “Jennifer Eccles,” continues all the way to This Path Tonight
(2016), his most recent solo album.
The original classic union of Crosby, Stills &
Nash (& Young) lasted but twenty months. Yet their songs are lightning rods embedded in our DNA, starting with Nash’s “Marrakesh Express,” “Pre-Road Downs” (written for then-girlfriend Joni Mitchell), and “Lady Of the Island,” from the first Crosby, Stills &
Nash LP (1969). On CSNY’s Déjà Vu (1970), Nash’s “Teach Your Children” and “Our House” beseeched us to hold love tightly, to fend off the madness that was on its way.
Overlapping CSNY, Nash’s solo career debuted with Songs
For Beginners (1971), whose “Chicago/We Can Change the World” and “Military
Madness” were fueled by the Long Hot Summer, the trial of the Chicago Eight,
and the ongoing Vietnam war. Songs from that LP stayed in Nash’s concert sets for years including “I Used To Be A King” and “Simple Man”. His next album, Wild
Tales (1974), addressed (among other issues) unfair jail terms for minor
drug offenses (“Prison Song”), unfair treatment of Vietnam vets (“Oh! Camil”),
the unfairness of fame (“You’ll Never Be the Same”), and his muse, Joni
(“Another Sleep Song”).
The most resilient, long-lived and productive
partnership to emerge from the CSNY camp launched with the eponymously titled Graham
Nash/David Crosby (1972), bookended by Nash’s “Southbound Train” as the
opening track and “Immigration Man” as the closer. The duo contributed further to the soundtrack of the ’70s on their back-to-back albums, Wind On the Water (1975) and Whistling Down the Wire (1976).
On the CSN reunion studio LP (1977), Nash took
top honors with “Just A Song Before I Go” (written in the space of one hour,
and a Top 10 hit single). Lightning
struck once more on CSN’s Daylight Again (1982), on which Nash penned
their second (and final) Top 10 hit, “Wasted On the Way,” lamenting the energy,
time and love lost by the group due to years of internecine quarrels.
Nash’s passionate voice continues to be heard in support of peace, and social and environmental justice. The No Nukes/Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) concerts he organized with Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt in 1979 remain seminal benefit events. In 2011, Nash was instrumental in bringing MUSE back to the forefront with a concert to benefit Japan disaster relief and groups promoting non-nuclear energy worldwide. That same year, he and Crosby were among the many musicians who made their way to the Occupy Wall Street
actions in lower Manhattan.
In September 2013, Nash released his long-awaited autobiography Wild Tales, which
delivers an engrossing, no-holds-barred look back at his remarkable career and
the music that defined a generation. The book landed him on the New York Times
Best Sellers list, and was released in paperback in late 2014.
In recognition for his contributions as a musician and
philanthropist, Nash was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British
Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth. While continually building his musical legacy,
Nash is also an internationally renowned photographer and visual artist. With
his photography, Nash has drawn honors including the New York Institute of
Technology’s Arts & Technology Medal and Honorary Doctorate of Humane
Letters and the Hollywood Film Festival’s inaugural Hollywood Visionary Cyber
Award. His work is collected in the book Eye to Eye: Photographs by Graham Nash;
he curated others’ work in the volume Taking Aim: Unforgettable Rock ‘n’ Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash (2009).
Nash’s work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide. His company Nash Editions’ original IRIS 3047 digital printer and one of its first published works—Nash’s 1969 portrait of David Crosby— is now housed in the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian
Institution in recognition of his revolutionary accomplishments in the fine
arts and digital printing world.
VIP PACKAGES
GRAHAM NASH FRONT ROW – MEET & GREET VIP PACKAGE Package pricing: $375 Package inclusions:
One reserved ticket in Front Row
Meet & Greet with Graham Nash during intermission
Visit to preshow Sound Check with Graham Nash
One autographed tour poster
One commemorative Graham Nash laminate
One commemorative Graham Nash ticket
Crowd free merchandise shopping
On site VIP staff
GRAHAM NASH SOUNDCHECK PACKAGE Package pricing: $275 Package inclusions:
One reserved ticket within rows 2-5
Visit to preshow Sound Check with Graham Nash
One autographed tour poster
One commemorative Graham Nash laminate
One commemorative Graham Nash ticket
Crowd free merchandise shopping
On site VIP staff
GRAHAM NASH PREMIUM PACKAGE Package pricing: $175 Package inclusions:
One reserved ticket within rows 6-9
One Graham Nash tour item
One commemorative Graham Nash ticket
On site VIP staff
MUSE charity tickets – Guacamole Fund – $250 Graham Nash’s passionate voice has often been heard in support of peace, and social and environmental justice. During this tour, Graham is partnering with Musicians United for Safe Energy (M.U.S.E.) to raise funds on its behalf by offering you special benefit seating.* M.U.S.E. is a non-profit organization that supports organizations worldwide that promote safe, alternative non-nuclear energy.
The No Nukes/Musicians United for Safe Energy (MUSE) concerts Graham organized with Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt in 1979 remain seminal benefit events. In 2011, Graham was instrumental in bringing MUSE back to the forefront with a concert to benefit Japan disaster relief and groups promoting non-nuclear energy worldwide.
*In exchange for your payment of $250 to attend the concert, a portion of the net proceeds for each ticket sale will be donated to M.U.S.E on behalf of Graham Nash.
Tickets benefiting M.U.S.E will be available through the end of the sale at www.monmouth.edu/arts subject to availability. The M.U.S.E, P.O> Box 699, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
All VIP Packages and Guacamole tickets are for WILL CALL ONLY and will be available exclusively for pick up at the venue on the evening of the show with valid ID. Tickets are non-transferable.
Mr. Tambourine Man not only lived history, he made history with his fearless sense of experimentation. As the leader of the influential 60s group, The Byrds, he was on the leading edge, combining the rock beat of the Beatles with the folk sensibilities of Bob Dylan, to create the genre known as “folk-rock.” Roger’s solo career began in 1973 and has yielded 10 albums, a Grammy nomination, and extensive touring and performing for enthralled audiences ever since.
This new comedy is an energetic romp through humorous historical moments in the lives and works of world renowned master chef Julia Child, acclaimed food writer M.F.K. Fisher, and the grand dame of southern cooking Edna Lewis, with a focus on issues surrounding women and food such as body image, eating disorders, and global hunger. The result is a hilarious, flour-dusted, stage conversation meant to dissolve fears of food and encourage freedom of the fork.
Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby is heading out on tour! Joining him will be five musical friends, James Raymond on keys, Mai Agan on bass, Steve DiStanislao on drums, Jeff Pevar on guitar and Michelle Willis on keys and vocals. Crosby is in the midst of an incredibly creative and powerful period, showcasing his skills as the brilliant songwriter that he is and on this tour, he will be performing music from his new album Sky Trails alongside some of his best loved songs and greatest hits.
In this concert showcasing the very best of piano music, a cast of young all-star piano prodigies including: TAKSH GUPTA, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS and ANDY MILSTEN will showcase their incredible talent. Their collective credits include winning Steinway competitions and Golden Key Awards, appearing at the Merkin Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and at the Musikverein with renowned pianist Lang Lang. The show will also feature STORMIN’ NORMAN SELDIN. In his nearly 50 year music career, singer/songwriter keyboardist Seldin has performed at almost every live performance venue out there and is also credited as one of the originators of the Sound of Asbury Park. He will perform solo & with VANCE VILLASTRIGO on DUELING PIANOS. SPECIAL GUEST Tim McLoone will be joining them on stage! Finally, see the amazing Steinway & Sons “Spirio” Grand Piano on stage! The Steinway & Sons Spirio
is the world’s finest high resolution player piano
. A
masterpiece of artistry and engineering Spirio
will play pieces from Vladimir Horowitz, Lang Lang, and George Gershwin live to the audience!
3 parts Jersey Boys, 2 parts Motown: The Musical and “not your grandma’s doo wop”, these five charismatic, handsome, triple threat Broadway stars – with their hot 5-piece band — tear it up, with musicality, dancing and showmanship not found with any other group in the world! They “re-doo” classic Doo Wop songs from the 50’s and 60’s and make ’em sound fresh and new…they “doo” doo wop versions of contemporary pop hits by stars like Jason Mraz, Amy Winehouse, Adele and Maroon 5, them….and in -between they sprinkle in some “doowopified” Christmas classics. A perfect way to ring in the holidays!
Through spectacular illusions and his own inimitable down-to-earth style and personality, Mike Super has pioneered a new form of magic that transcends the “trick”. As the winner of NBC’s hit TV show Phenomenon and Top finalist on America’s Got Talent, Mike is the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime US network television and voted America’s Favorite Mystifier! He creates a totally interactive magic experience where you won’t just watch the magic; YOU become a part of it! His appeal to both young and old has made him one of the most sought after mystifiers in the world! Join the journey of emotions from laughter, intrigue, danger, fear, wonder, anticipation, tears and sentimentality that only Mike Super delivers.
EVERY AUDIENCE MEMBER HAS A CHANCE TO WIN A VEHICLE FROM SHORELINE HARLEY-DAVIDSON!*
Kiss The Sky- The World’s Greatest Jimi Hendrix Show plays with special guests Heavy Cream’s salute to Cream. This night will be a trip back in Rock n Roll history as it recreates some of the most iconic music of 1968 produced by the two artists who famously turned a rivalry into friendship and mutual admiration for each other.
Favorites from Hendrix’s landmark 1968 album “Electric Ladyland” and Cream’s powerhouse “Wheels of Fire” will highlight the evening.
ABOUT KISS THE SKY
Rolling Stone Magazine Says: “Yes believe the hype! This show lives up to it!“
The Village Voice NYC Says: “Bringing Music History To Life.“
Kiss The Sky-World’s Greatest Jimi Hendrix Show is the #1 Hendrix act in the world. They are so spot on at keeping the memory of Jimi Hendrix alive that remaining members of Hendrix’s own bands have joined them on stage. Earlier this year they were hand picked to perform on the 2018 Flower Power Cruise where they were hailed as the “Buzz of the Boat”. Also on the cruise were rock legends including Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Canned Heat and Grand Funk Railroad.
Jimy Bleu stars as Jimi Hendrix and is the world’s longest running Jimi Hendrix Performance Artist. Just like Hendrix, Jimy Bleu is a virtuoso, left-handed guitarist and performs all of Hendrix’s signature stage moves. He recreates the legendary sounds and moves of Hendrix so well that he has also been a touring member of Billy Cox’s Band. Billy was the original bass player of Jimi Hendrix’s own Band of Gypsys.
Kiss The Sky WOWS audiences with their Hendrix look and sound alike musicians performing in full replica wardrobe and stage gear. More then a concert, the show celebrates all phases of the short yet iconic career and concerts of Jimi Hendrix’s bands The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys.
Since 2016 Kiss The Sky has toured nationally to rave reviews playing at venues and festivals across the country.
Billy Cox, Hendrix Bassist and band mate with Band Of Gypsys:
“Jimy Bleu is the real deal. A Jimi Hendrix aficionado”
Juma Sultan, Hendrix Percussionist – 1969 Woodstock band – the Gypsy Sun and Rainbows
“When it comes to performing Jimi’s music, I don’t impress easily and there is no question that KTS is the most detailed and historically accurate Jimi tribute show I’ve seen. Jimy Bleu truly brings the Hendrix spirit to the stage. And that is no small task. They have my full endorsement.”
Katie Daryl, Host and producer of AXS-TV show The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands: “Kiss The Sky is spectacular! So often with tribute bands people say close your eyes, they sound just like them, but with Kiss The Sky you MUST keep your eyes open because the guitar playing, vintage gear, costumes and stage presence of the band is so very precise and out of this world your jaw will drop!”
OPENING BAND HEAVY CREAM
HEAVY CREAM is quickly becoming the definitive tribute to CREAM, rock music’s original SUPER GROUP!
For the first time, with stunning historical accuracy in both look and sound, a tribute to Cream has been assembled…HEAVY CREAM out of PHILADELPHIA starring teenage guitar phenom Billy “The Kid” Thoden in the part of Eric Clapton. Billy was named “The Kid” by ZZ Top’ Billy Gibbons. He was discovered by Jimi Hendrix bassist Billy Cox, has opened for Pat Travers and Robert Randolph and performed alongside Eric Gales and Dickey Betts.
Heavy Cream features replicated gear including the famous ‘Fool’ artwork guitars of Clapton and Bruce and Ginger Baker’s legendary double Ludwig drum kit, as well as Cream’s signature stack of British Marshall Amps, plus authentic wardrobe that Cream actually used at their most memorable 60’s shows, this band’s three world class musicians recreate Cream’s classic concerts for today’s audiences.
