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For decades, Kathleen Edwards has been a cornerstone of North American roots music.
Since making her debut with 2002’s Failer, she’s spent the 21st century occupying the grey area between genres, swirling together her own mix of alt-country, folk, and heartland rock & roll. It’s a sound that has earned its creator more than a half-dozen Juno nominations, as well as Top 40 success on both sides of the Canadian/American border. Now in her third decade as an artist, Kathleen Edwards has done more than carry the torch of songwriting heroes like Tom Petty, Neil Young, and Lucinda Williams — she’s opened the door for others, too, inspiring a new generation of artists who, like her, blur the boundaries between genre and generation.
A native of Ottawa, Ontario, Edwards was still in her early 20s when she released the critically-acclaimed Failer. The album’s warm, woozy sound — crystallized on radio hits like “Six O’Clock News” — quickly turned her into one of the era’s alt-country heroes. From the very start, though, Edwards’ music seemed to exist somewhere out of time, resisting categorization even as Failer received a Juno nomination for “Roots & Traditional Album of the Year.”
“No one knew what to call my type of music back then,” she says of those early years. “The Americana genre didn’t exist yet, so they couldn’t categorize me. I just made the kind of music I wanted to make.”
Edwards continued blazing her own trail with follow-up albums like Back to Me and Asking for Flowers. By the time Voyageur arrived in 2012, Americana very much did exist as a genre, and Edwards found herself riding a newfound commercial peak. The album reached Number 2 on the Canadian Albums Chart and Number 3 on Billboard’s Folk Albums chart. Even so, a busy decade on the road had left her exhausted. After touring in support of Voyageur’s release, Edwards left the music business altogether and moved to suburban Ontario, where she opened a coffee shop called — defiantly — “Quitters.”
“Before I turned 30, I toured the world and put out nearly four records, performed on TV, and had an incredible run,” she says of her first 10 years in the spotlight. “What’s interesting is that I walked away from all of it, too — and when I came back, I felt better than the person who put out Failer.”
By the late 2010s, Edwards felt recharged and revitalized. When a phone call arrived from Maren Morris, who was looking for songwriting partners for a new project, Edwards jumped at the chance to collaborate. The two musicians co-wrote “Good Woman,” which appeared on Morris’ Grammy-nominated album Girl in 2019. Back home in Canada, Edwards continued to write new material, eventually partnering with producer Ian Fitchuk for the album Total Freedom. Released in 2020, the album expanded her sound and her audience, boosted by two hit songs — “Options Open” and “Hard on Everyone” — that both reached the Top 30 on the Triple A chart in America. Total Freedom didn’t just mark her return to the music industry. It was a rebirth, too.
What’s next? New music, of course. She and Grammy-winner Jim Scott co-produced and released an album called Covers, which pays homage to some of her songwriting heroes – Tom Petty, REM, John Prine, Bruce Springsteen, et al. Edwards remains a fan of “ripping guitar riffs and good songs,” and she’s combining both into a follow-up album co-produced by Grammy-winners Jason Isbell and Gena Johnson that will showcase her legacy as well as her evolution.
She maintains a presence on the road, too, playing her own gigs one minute and sharing shows with her heroes — including Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, and Bob Dylan — the next.
“The amount of things I’ve gone through might make someone else quit…but quitting doesn’t quite do it for me,” she says. “I can’t help but want to write great songs, connect with people, and see what’s ahead. I don’t love looking behind, even though it’s one of the ways we can see what we’ve done, so I’m looking forward.”

Tara Cannistraci is an Italian-American comedian, actress, and writer, hailing from the vibrant streets of the Bronx, New York. Tara’s talents have lit up the stage, television, film, and even centerfield as the scoreboard host for the New York Yankees.
Tara brought her unfiltered, humorous take on popular sports topics to SNY’s Emmy award-winning television show “Oh Yeah,” where she both wrote for and featured in the series. Currently, she co-hosts the Chazz Palminteri Show podcast, captivating audiences with her honest insights and vivacious personality.
She also co-produced and starred in We Stand Comedy’s multi award-winning short film “The Chart” showcasing her versatility & misdirecting sense of humor.
On social media, Tara has gained a following by sharing the words and phrases she grew up hearing in her New York Italian neighborhood, resonating with people across the country. Her comedy album, “I’m Talkin’ Here,” is a regular feature on Sirius XM.
Tara’s new YouTube series, “Boroughbreds,” features her doing hilarious on-the-street interviews throughout the New York boroughs, highlighting all things New York from common phrases to family owned businesses. Her solo podcast “Cawfee Tawk”, where Tara gets “real” with her audience over a cup of coffee, was just released Fall 2024.
Tara has opened for comedy heavyweights like Josh Wolf, Joey Diaz and Vic DiBitetto, and now headlines shows across the U.S. and Canada. Her authenticity and wit continue to win over audiences wherever she performs.

Samantha Bee has quickly established herself as having one of the most unique and sharp comedic voices on television.
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Bee began her career performing as a member of the all-female sketch comedy troupe The Atomic Fireballs.
In 2003, Bee joined Comedy Central’s The Daily Show‘s “Best F#@king News Team.” Bee departed The Daily Show in 2015 and currently holds the title for being the longest-serving regular Daily Show correspondent of all time (12 years).
In 2016, Bee received global recognition from the success of her very own weekly late-night comedy series, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, which premiered in 2016 and ran for seven seasons on TBS. Full Frontal offered a unique satirical take on weekly news and explores other important stories in-depth that have been largely overlooked by more traditional media outlets. Full Frontal received rave reviews, and the show was picked up by TBS for a full season within weeks of its premiere. In a landscape of male late-night talk show hosts, critics have appreciated Bee’s “fiery and fierce” delivery (The New York Times) and have embraced Full Frontal as a “daring, innovative addition to the late-night slate” (Entertainment Weekly).
Bee is the author of the essay collection I Know I Am, But What Are You? and has been featured in TIME 100: The Most Influential People. She is also the host of ‘Full Release,’ a podcast featuring in-depth conversations with the best and rightest of people about how to navigate the ever-changing world and what to laugh about along the way.
Bee and her husband Jason Jones also co-created the half-hour comedy series, The Detour, which ran for four seasons on TBS. The Detour, which stars Jones, was inspired by their personal experiences on family getaways. The show follows Nate (Jones), Robin (Natalie Zea) and their two kids, Delilah and Jared, for what Nate believes will be the adventure of a lifetime on a road trip to Florida, which quickly turns into a disaster.
In 2018, Bee announced her new production company, Swimsuit Competition, co-founded with “Full Frontal” producer Kristen Everman. Swimsuit Competition aims to create inclusive, narrative and documentary television and will develop content for TBS.

Orleans is best known as the Pop/Rock band that brought you the classic 70s hits Still The One, Dance With Me and Love Takes Time. Now in its 53rd year, Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17+ albums and 4 DVDs. The band continues to be in demand for live performances, as they have been for the past 5 decades. Led by co-founder Lance Hoppen, brother and long-standing member Lane Hoppen with relative newcomers Brady Spencer, Tom Lane and Tony Hooper comprise the touring band, delivering Orleans’ music with power, class and integrity to appreciative audiences everywhere

Please Don’t Destroy (Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy) is known for their videos on Saturday Night Live and their movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” produced by Judd Apatow. The guys are now taking their new material on the road for the first time since their last nationwide tour in 2023 – get your tickets and enjoy a hilarious night live sketch comedy!

Please Don’t Destroy (Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy) is known for their videos on Saturday Night Live and their movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” produced by Judd Apatow. The guys are now taking their new material on the road for the first time since their last nationwide tour in 2023 – get your tickets and enjoy a hilarious night live sketch comedy!

Please Don’t Destroy (Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy) is known for their videos on Saturday Night Live and their movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” produced by Judd Apatow. The guys are now taking their new material on the road for the first time since their last nationwide tour in 2023 – get your tickets and enjoy a hilarious night live sketch comedy!

Please Don’t Destroy (Ben Marshall, John Higgins, Martin Herlihy) is known for their videos on Saturday Night Live and their movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” produced by Judd Apatow. The guys are now taking their new material on the road for the first time since their last nationwide tour in 2023 – get your tickets and enjoy a hilarious night live sketch comedy!

After Al’s US tour in 2019 with his band The Empty Pockets, he spent most of 2020 and 2021 sidelined due the COVID-19 pandemic. But in 2022, he came back full force with a string of sold out shows in the United States and United Kingdom, and he even made his debut in Israel. In 2023, he’ll continue his trek with several shows throughout the United States. He will be playing his old favorites, like Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On the Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow, along with selections from his deep catalogue.
The Scottish-born singer-songwriter has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, “Year Of The Cat” and “Time Passages”, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles, as well as “On the Border” and “Song On The Radio”.
In Al’s own Words: “I’m just a folk singer that is interested in history and wine that got lucky with some hit records! It’s as simple as that really. I was always a huge music fan and originally, I had wanted to be Brian Jones and then Bob Dylan, but those two jobs were already taken. And in many ways, I’m still pretty much the same troubadour that I was back in 1965. I still get a kick out of hearing the Zombies, Hendrix or They Might be Giants on the radio.”

KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over 25 years from the fields of Naeba in Japan at the infamous Fuji Rock Festival to the hallowed stage of Madison Square Garden where they previously joined the Dave Matthews Band and The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. From performing as Sexual Chocolate (Karl was in the original band in the movie Coming To America and its sequel) at the Outside Lands Music festival in San Francisco, to being the first late night act at the inaugural Bonnaroo festival, KDTU have been a dominating force in music for the past 25 years.
All-night, sold-out concerts during Jazzfest in New Orleans have featured sit ins by everyone from Lenny Kravitz & Steve Winwood (with whom Karl has recorded and toured) to avant garde luminaries Marc Ribot & Boyfriend. Chuck Leavell and Bernard Fowler (Karl’s bandmates in The Rolling Stones where Karl replaced the great Bobby Keys as saxophonist in 2014) have joined onstage and on record, as have Lukas Nelson, John Oates, Michael Franti, Warren Haynes, Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne, Big Daddy Kane, Roy Hargrove, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, Joshua Redman, Marcus King, and Bernie Worrell, among others.
Touring the country with the Allman Brothers, My Morning Jacket, D’Angelo, The Roots, Public Enemy, Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Parliament Funkadelic, Slightly Stoopid, Widespread Panic, very few concert goers have been untouched by the Tiny Universe live. In addition to KDTU, Karl Denson aka “Diesel” is a founding member of the seminal groove act The Greyboy Allstars.

UpDating is the first-of-its-kind & wildly popular live show bringing comedy, dating, and reality to a stage near you. Hosted by comedian Brandon Berman and co-hosted by producer Harrison Forman, expect 90 minutes of unfiltered fun, big reveals, insane twists, audience interaction and an after hours experience unlike anything else in entertainment history…

According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has been recording and travelling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals, and clubs. Naked Truth is steeped in the folk blues traditions of Muddy Waters, Skip James, Son House, Robert Johnson and even Leo Kottke. To the casual fan, this might seem to be a new direction, but for Ellis, it’s an extension of his music, as he taps into the raw essence of the blues. “This is a record I’ve always wanted to make, and one that my longtime fans have been asking for,” he says, noting he’s included an acoustic mini-set in his concert performances for years. In the last 12 months, Ellis has already performed over 100 solo shows, many as co-bills with his Alligator label-mate Marcia Ball. “I’m having so much fun playing these shows,” he says.
On Naked Truth (his 21st album), Ellis swaps his blistering, guitar-fueled full band workouts for equally passionate, soul-searching acoustic folk blues. His famed guitar chops and musical creativity are on full display throughout the album’s 12 songs, including nine newly written originals. Naked Truth was produced by Ellis, with the foot-stomping cover of Son House’s Death Letter Blues produced by Atlanta roots musician Eddie 9V. The album was recorded live in the studio using Ellis’ beloved 1969 Martin D-35 (a gift from his father) and his 1937 National Steel O Series guitars. Whether intricately fingerpicking the Martin or playing hair-raising slide on the National Steel, Ellis delivers each song with unvarnished intimacy.

Michael Franks (born September 18, 1944) is an American singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the Quiet Storm genre. He has recorded with a variety of well-known artists, singers, and musicians such as: Astrud Gilberto, Peggy Lee, Joe Sample, Michael Brecker, Chuck Loeb, Art Garfunkel, Randy Brecker, Brenda Russell, Bonnie Raitt, David Sanborn, Claus Ogerman, Eumir Deodato, Toots Thielemans, Art Farmer, Artie Traum, Hubert Laws, Livingston Taylor, Randy Van Warmer, Patti Austin, Me Phi Me, Orleans, and Kenny Rankin, among many others.
His songs have been recorded by: Natalie Cole, Diana Krall, Lyle Lovett, Kurt Elling, Til Bronner, Ringo Starr, Melissa Manchester, The Carpenters, Mark Murphy, Gordon Haskell, Mark/Almond, Patti LaBelle, jazz guitarists Howard Roberts and Sylvain Luc, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, John Pizzarelli, Carmen McRae, Veronica Nunn, Al Jarreau, Joe Sample, Shirley Bassey, Lani Hall, The Manhattan Transfer, Leo Sidran, Dee Dee Bridgewater and many others. He has written songs with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joe Sample, Djavan, John Guerin, the Yellowjackets, Rob Mounsey and Charles Blenzig.
His songs are also sampled frequently.

Food by QCO Barbecue complimentary with every paid admission. While supplies last. (So, don’t come late!!) www.qcobbq.com
Founded in Scotch Plains, NJ in 1984, FINAL ENTRY remains intact with its original members. When they come in from around the country, they get together to play Rock and Roll from the 1960’s -1990’s. They are BACK at SHOREFEST for the 5th time. FINAL ENTRY has recorded hit music with exactly ZERO famous bands or musicians… Although some of them have MET Bruce Springsteen… and Craig once got yelled at by The Pretenders road manager.
FINAL ENTRY players expected to appear: OG’s Lang Butler (Trumpet), John Caricato (Bass Guitar), Kevin Colangelo (Sax), Craig Cummings (Guitar, Vocals, Harp), Don Francis (Keyboards, Vocals), Dave Grimaldi (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Keith Hafer (Trumpet, Glockenspiel, Vocals), Pete LaVecchia (Trumpet), Frank Neuberger (Sax), John Ritter (Drums, Percussion), Konrad Soong (Trumpets)…with hired guns Craig Cummings, Jr.(Keyboards), Nick Cummings (Guitar, Vocals) and NJ legend Vinny Turturiello (Horns of All Kinds) …and featuring Shore singing celebrities, Andrej, Layonne Holmes and Lisa Sherman!!
Sarah Hodd and the Drive bring their unique, powerful sound to Shorefest for the first time. Sarah can do it all, but you are likely to hear sounds of soulful rock and R&B with some covers and some originals.
Joining Sarah is, “The Drive” … Patrick Cerria (Keys), Amanda Gardiner (Vocals, Percussion), Larua Delano Duncan (Vocals, Percussion), Mark Loughney (Guitar, Vocals), Hal Hirsch (Lead Guitar), Bily Fishkin, (Bass Guitar), John Ritter (Drums, Percussion). You can find Sarah’s EP, “Rolling On” on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple Music. www.sarahhoddmusic.com
Presented by RRRAJ, LLC

Hosted by Jersey comedy legend Chris Covert, up to ten of the Jersey Shore’s top comedians will gather at The Vogel on August 21 to laugh it up and determine the 2025 JERSEY SHORE TOP COMIC! The winning comedian will get a feature spot at The Vogel, performance opportunities, cash prizes & the JERSEY SHORE TOP COMIC Championship Belt!
Celebrity guest judges to be announced.
Send your best 2-3 minutes of material via YouTube link to TopComic@thebasie.org.

Devon Allman has been immersed in the world of blues and rock his entire life. As the son of the legendary Gregg Allman, Devon grew up surrounded by the rich musical legacy of the Allman Brothers Band, a group that played a pivotal role in shaping the Southern rock and blues sound.
Devon Allman Blues Summit, a powerhouse gathering of blues legends that promises to electrify the stage. Devon Allman at the helm, this summit brings together an all-star lineup that includes the legendary Jimmy Hall, the soulful voice behind the iconic Southern rock band Wet Willie. Jimmy has left an indelible mark on the world of music with his distinctive blend of blues, rock, and R&B. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Hall’s passion for music was evident from a young age, leading him to form Wet Willie in the late 1960s. The band quickly gained popularity for their vibrant live performances and chart-topping hits like “Keep on Smilin’.”
Known for his fiery harmonica playing and powerful, emotive vocals, Hall’s contributions to music extend beyond his work with Wet Willie. His collaborations with legendary artists like Jeff Beck further showcase his versatility and profound impact on the blues and rock genres.
Adding to the line ups historical legacy is Larry McCray. McCray is a legendary blues guitarist and singer renowned for his soulful sound and emotive guitar work. Born in Magnolia, Arkansas, and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, McCray has carved out a prominent place in the blues music scene with his powerful voice and deft guitar playing. Emerging onto the scene in the late 1980s, he quickly gained attention for his blend of contemporary blues, rock, and soul influences.
Rounding out the Devon Allman Blues Summit is the powerhouse vocalist from New Orleans Sierra Green of Sierra Green and The Giants. , Sierra is known for her dynamic range and commanding stage presence, Green has made a name for herself as a versatile and passionate performer. Born and raised in New Orleans, Sierra Green draws inspiration from the rich musical heritage of her hometown, infusing her performances with a modern twist on traditional soul sounds. Her voice echoes the spirit of greats like Aretha Franklin and Etta James, yet she seamlessly incorporates her own unique flair, creating a fresh and exhilarating musical experience.
As the next generation of Allman music, Devon continues to innovate and captivate audiences with his skillful guitar playing and compelling songwriting. His artistic contributions are proof of his impact on the blues rock as both a deeply personal and universally resonant genre. Through his performances and recordings, Devon Allman ensures that the music that has always been so important to his family continues to thrive and inspire new audiences.

YEAR 10 of the Indie Street Film Festival is here! ISFF returns August 18-24th, kicking off on Opening Night at The Vogel with the NJ Premiere of the Leonardo DiCaprio executive-produced documentary, Checkpoint Zoo, followed by a rooftop reception. Get your All-Access Pass to enjoy a full week of the year’s most boundary-pushing indie films, live music, parties, filmmaker talkbacks, and more!

One of the most commercially successful musical genres of all time, Yacht Rock has built a loyal and unwavering fan base who are today’s prime ticket buying audience. Yacht Rock Gold Experience brings all your favorite hits from the late 1970’s-early 1980’s to new generations of music fans. Celebrating the smooth sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins, Little River Band, Ambrosia, Boz Skaggs and so many more, Yacht Rock Gold engages fans with amazing harmonies and musicianship that brings audiences back to a time when music made you feel good and soothed the soul. An evening with Yacht Rock Gold satisfies audiences craving hit song after hit, great visuals and a note for note performance. Yacht Rock Gold Experience is the Yacht Rock tribute you’ve been looking and they are ready to bring the Yacht Party to YOU! Put on your captain’s hat and let’s party “All Night Long.”
Yacht Rock Gold Experience features four lead singers, delivering incredible harmonies, accompanied by a six piece rhythm section with dancing horns that bring audiences to their feet, show after show.

The Clash were crucial to the birth of British punk and have become one of the most influential bands…ever. Straight To Hell faithfully recreate their legendary high energy live show, performing punk, reggae, and rockabilly spanning the full catalog. Venues include:
BB King’s (NYC)
The Roxy Theatre (LA)
Rough Trade (NYC)
Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre (NY)
The Bitter End (NYC)
Knitting Factory (NYC)
​TV Eye (NYC)
Harrah’s (Philadelphia)
Suffolk Theater (NY)
Wonder Bar (NJ)
Arlene’s Grocery (NYC)
The Great Hall of The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC)
​…as well as clubs all over NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, Philadelphia, Connecticut & New Hampshire.
“Let fury have the hour!”

Performing their current album, Shines Like Gold, as well as classic songs of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The Band and the Levon Helm Band. The Weight Band originated in 2013 inside the famed Woodstock barn of Levon Helm. Weider was inspired by Helm to carry on the musical legacy of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group.
Years of touring have seen The Weight Band revive “The Woodstock Sound,” keeping the spirit of Americana/Roots Rock alive for audiences of all ages. They continue to keep the sound vibrant by releasing new music, evidenced by the album World Gone Mad (February 2018.) Their live set features Weight Band songs from the new album as well as fan favorites from The Band’s treasured catalog, including “Up On Cripple Creek,” “The Weight,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.”
The Weight Band includes Brian Mitchell (The Levon Helm Band), Michael Bram (Jason Mraz), Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts Band), and Albert Rogers (The Jim Weider Band). With a US and international tour schedule slated for 2019 and beyond, The Weight Band complements The Band’s timeless legacy while pushing the music forward for new audiences.
Billboard, Relix Magazine, and others have taken notice, as have generations of The Band fans who have yearned for new material since their last studio release almost 20 years ago. The Boston Globe proclaims World Gone Mad “strikes a chord between past & present,” and the Chicago Tribune says “The Weight carries on where The Band left off.” Goldmine Magazine cited World Gone Mad as one of the best indie albums of 2018, saying the group “effectively revives and recreates The Band’s original rustic sound as a successor [and] keeps that arcane spirit alive!”

King’s X the American rock band that combines progressive metal, funk and soul with vocal arrangements influenced by gospel, blues, and British Invasion rock groups.
Presented by Count Basie Center for the Arts

It’s been 20 years since the world lost one of its most gifted, respected, and haunted musicians. Warren Zevon bravely battled a rare form of cancer, writing, recording, and performing his music, right up to the last day of his ‘Dirty Life and Times’.
A generational songwriter, revered by industry peers, Warren enjoyed a cult following with limited commercial success. His huge mainstream hits, Werewolves of London and Lawyers, Guns & Money, are a small sample of a vast catalog of music that has been recorded by Linda Ronstadt, the Turtles, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Garcia and the evenings host, Pat Guadagno.
Pat’s recording of Zevon’s Don’t Let Us Get Sick became an international classic when it was featured in Showtime’s award-winning series, CALIFORNICATION.
To honor and celebrate the music of Warren Zevon, Guadagno has assembled an All-Star cast that includes Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Vini Lopez, Award winning singer-songwriter-activist Arlan Feiles and RCA recording artist Jake Thistle.
Anyone who has been to one of Guadagno’s musical celebrations, BobFest (Bob Dylan), A Marvelous Night (Van Morrison), or Heart of Saturday Night (Tom Waits) Souvenirs (John Prine), Leonard Cohen (Hallelujah) knows to expect a passionate, reverent delivery of the music of Warren Zevon, Mr. Bad Example.

“It sounds like a nation of singers backed by a full-tilt rock band…but there’s no band!”
It’s high-energy, it’s unique, it’s amazing and you will find yourself singing along and rockin’ out like you’re in the middle of an arena concert! It’s THE ROCKNROLL CHORUS! This talented act delivers all of your favorites, using their voices with technology to sound like the original instruments of your favorite bands! Enjoying high critical acclaim from 16 national tours, 6 full-length commercial album releases, and working with legendary artists such as The Chieftains, Foreigner, Jefferson Airplane, and Kenny Loggins, New Jersey-based voices-only stage show, The RockNRoll Chorus (RNRC), is gearing up for their 2025 Summer Tour. This live arena-style show will explode across stages throughout the USA, and are excited to come home to Red Bank, NJ for this special appearance!

Book, Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez
Book Adapted by Lindsay Anderson
Music and Orchestrations Adapted and Arranged by Myrna Conn
Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton
DISNEY’S FINDING NEMO KIDS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com

Join powerhouse vocalist Chris Pinnella as he returns to The Vogel after his sold out Christmas shows this past December. Once again Pinnella will be bringing along his fantastic 12-Piece Orchestra as they play through some of the most prolific songs from Classics that Rock. From The Beatles, Springsteen, Tom Petty, & Tina Turner to Led Zeppelin, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, Simon & Garfunkel, The Righteous Brothers, Leonard Cohen and so much more.
Pinnella takes his audiences on a musical journey into the lyrics and music of some of the greatest songs ever written with genre bending interpretations, fusing together rock, pop, classical and jazz — all matched with Pinnella’s stunning signature vocals.
The NY Times raves, “Pinnella possesses a soaring, rich voice that just leaves you speechless. With his amazing orchestra he takes each song into majestic territory.”
ABOUT PINNELLA:
Chris Pinnella is an acclaimed vocalist renowned for his extraordinary range and emotive performances. With a voice that has captivated audiences across genres, Pinnella has established himself as a standout artist in the music world. His dynamic career spans a variety of musical styles, from rock and pop to classical and jazz, often blending these influences into his own unique sound. He has toured the world with the progressive arena rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra earning him a platinum record for his work on ‘The Lost Christmas Eve’ Tours as well as sharing the stage with Tony award winning stars Annaleigh Ashford, Adrienne Warren and icon, Julie Andrews. Pinnella is celebrated for his ability to reinterpret classic songs with fresh, powerful arrangements, backed by his 12-Piece Orchestra. His performances have received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, with notable praise from USA Today and the New York Times. Pinnella’s versatility and passion for music continue to set him apart as a leading force in the contemporary crossover world. For more information please visit: http://www.chrispinnella.com

Throughout his prolific career, Femi Kuti has stood as a powerful voice for justice, carrying forward the revolutionary Afrobeat legacy pioneered by his father, Fela Kuti. Known for his unflinching critiques of political corruption and social inequality, Femi’s heady mix of funk, jazz and highlife has always been a tool for resistance and change.
But on Journey Through Life, his new album out in 2025 via Partisan Records, Femi turns inwards, balancing the political themes that have defined his career with deeply personal reflections on family, life, and inner growth: “I wanted to talk more about me, about my thoughts and the goals and values that have guided me all these years and led me to where I am now. I’ve never done that on an album before” says Femi.
Femi began his career as a member of Fela’s legendary band, Egypt ’80, and briefly stepped into the role of frontman when his father was imprisoned on fabricated charges in 1984. In 1986 he left to create his own band Positive Force, and has been forging his own style of Afrobeat ever since, adding doses of R&B, rock, and hip hop to the traditional Yoruba rhythms and jazzy horns. Lyrically, however, his focus has remained firmly on issues of power, oppression, and social injustice, and his activism has extended beyond music through collaborations with organizations like Global Citizen and his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
At 62, Femi stands at a creative crossroads, poised to explore new depths while staying true to the roots that have shaped him. Journey Through Life offers a profound and personal reflection on the values, struggles, and triumphs that have defined Femi’s life, both on stage and off.

If you’d like to re-live the 70’s and 80’s at its disco best, then join the “Disco Connection”! Their non-stop rhythms will drive you to the dance floor from down beat to the last beat. You’ll once again get to hear all your favorite divas and icons, from Donna Summer, Sylvester, Le Chic, The BeeGees, KC and the Sunshine Band, Gloria Gaynor, Rick James, Candi Statten and many more.