May
23
Thu
Bobfest – A Celebration of Bob Dylan @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
May 23 @ 8:00 pm

Celebrate the music of Bob Dylan on the eve of his 78th birthday as one of the year’s most heralded Basie Center events returns from a sold out west coast tour to ‘shake the windows and rattle the walls’ with Pat Guadagno’s performance of Dylan’s classic, Blood on the Tracks.

The rock & roll Poet Laureate’s 15th album, released in 1975 amidst a deluge of important new singer-songwriters (each one hailed by rock pundits as the ‘next Bob Dylan’) assured the world that, in fact, there is only one Bob Dylan — and there won’t ever likely be another.

At this, the 21st Dylan birthday celebration in Red Bank, Guadagno and his all-Star band Tired Horses will deliver the powerful, emotionally charged epic Blood On The Tracks in its entirety, with a passion and reverence befitting the Nobel Prize winner.

May
24
Fri
Bill Maher @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
May 24 @ 8:00 pm

For the last twenty-five years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC, 1993-2002), and for the last fifteen years on HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 33 Emmy nominations. In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe at organized religion, “Religulous,” directed by Larry Charles (“Borat”). It remains among the highest grossing documentaries of all time.

He started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1979 and still performs over fifty dates a year in Las Vegas, and in sold-out theaters across the country. Three of his nine stand-up specials for HBO have been nominated for Emmy awards.

Maher was born in New York City, raised in River Vale, New Jersey, and attended Cornell University. He now resides in Los Angeles.

May
25
Sat
Mike Marino ft. Jon Bramnick, NJ’s Funniest Lawyer @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
May 25 @ 8:00 pm

Mike Marino – affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey’s Bad Boy – is one of the most loved comedians of our time. He has performed in every major comedy club, theatre, casino and event center from New York to Los Angeles and around the world. Mike has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business.

Mike Marino was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He entered the entertainment industry at an early age and has studied at some of the most prestigious acting schools in New York, the Herbert Berghof Studio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mike has appeared in over 200 national television commercials, including many endorsements and has received a Best Actor Clio Award Nomination. He has acted in many Prime Time soaps and television shows including: As the World Turns, One Life to Live, Becker, Nikki, Frasier and Party of Five. His film credits include Crooks, Pizza with Bullets, Hangin’ in Hedo and Steven King’s Lucky Quarter and Criticsized.

Adding to his great success in film, theatre, commercials and soaps, Mike Marino began touring the world performing and selling out at countless clubs, theatres and casinos. His stand-up material ranges from cutting edge observations of everyday life to his Italian family roots; which recently spun into a T.V. pilot called “Re-Constructing Jersey”. His comedic style has landed him guest appearances on The Tonight Show as a regular sketch player, The Martin Short Show, Canada’s Comedy TV, The Boomer Show, Wild Pitch, and Hand Held Comedy Radio. A clip of Mike’s appearance on Byran Allen’s Comics Unleashed earned him over 7 million views (and counting), which has led to his current web series “Marino 2016” – an original comedy based on Mike’s road to the White House and wise guy attempt to become the first Italian American President of the United States.

Jun
4
Tue
Coheed And Cambria with Mastodon & Every Time I Die @ The Stone Pony
Jun 4 @ 4:30 pm – Jun 5 @ 12:37 pm

Coheed and Cambria
with Mastodon (performing Crack the Skye)
and Every Time I Die
Tickets: $49.50 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $55 at the door

Jun
29
Sat
Slightly Stoopid @ The Stone Pony
Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION 2019 TOUR
with special guests Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, & HIRIE
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
Tickets: $42.50 in advance (plus applicable surcharges) $49.50 at the door

Jul
1
Mon
Sunday in the Park with the NJ Symphony @ Marine Park
Jul 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The symphony truck will roll into Marine Park, where the sides will open up as the entire truck converts into a mobile stage… complete with sound, lighting and all the trimmings. Watch the fireflies dance along to the overture to Crazy for You and catch a glimpse of a shooting star during Rossini’s fiery overture to William Tell. You may even hear a familiar tune from a galaxy far, far away! Lay back on the grass or bring a lawn chair of your own and take in this marvelous concert with stunning views of the Navesink River.

Spend the day enjoying walkable downtown Red Bank: shop in unique boutiques, take advantage of special menus at Red Bank’s restaurants & eateries or grab take-out and create a picnic, and then head over to Marine Park to enjoy the symphony.

The concert is free and tickets are not required.

Jul
4
Thu
Ghost Walks at Historic Cold Spring Village @ Historic Cold Spring Village
Jul 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Ghost Walks at Historic Cold Spring Village @ Historic Cold Spring Village

Meet at Cold Spring Brewery for this over the 45-minute walking tour. Please bring bug spray.

Tickets available at either gate during operating hours or at Cold Spring Brewery thereafter. Weather permitting.

To purchase tickets in advance, please click on the red Book Now button at hcsv.org!

Jul
12
Fri
MOE. AND BLUES TRAVELER @ The Stone Pony
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

moe. and Blues Traveler with special guest G. Love
All Roads Runaround Tour
Tickets: $39.50 in advance (plus applicable surcharges)
4 pack tickets: $30 each in advance (plus applicable surcharges)

Jul
13
Sat
The Bouncing Souls @ The Stone Pony
Jul 13 @ 4:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The Bouncing Souls Stoked for Summer 2019 Celebrating the Souls 30th Anniversary
Tickets: $39.50 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $42.50 at the gate

Jul
14
Sun
Sublime With Rome @ The Stone Pony
Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm – 9:25 pm

Sublime with Rome with special guests SOJA, Common Kings and more
Tickets: $39.50 and up in advance (plus applicable surcharges)

Jul
24
Wed
Indie Street Film Festival @ Count Basie Theatre Red Bank
Jul 24 – Jul 28 all-day
Indie Street Film Festival @ Count Basie Theatre Red Bank

Indie Street Film Festival is 5 days of film, art, discussion, and inspiration. The interactive festival is an engine of discovery for films and filmmakers who prove story is independent of budget. ISFF aims to pave the way for storytellers of the future, finding innovative ways to leverage cooperation, technology, and new media in order to foster creators to unite and grow their audiences. Taking place at multiple venues in Red Bank, New Jersey, the festival attracts attendees from around the world, but maintains the grit and hard work that New Jersians and Independent filmmakers have shared for decades.

Jul
26
Fri
Red Bank – 65th annual sidewalk sale @ Downtown Red Bank
Jul 26 – Jul 28 all-day
Red Bank - 65th annual sidewalk sale @ Downtown Red Bank

Red Bank’s great retailers take it to the sidewalk during the 65th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. You can enjoy a walk through Red Bank and find the best deal of the year at the nationally recognised retailers, neighbourhood independent boutiques, specialty retailers, antique shops and professional craftsmen.

Aug
2
Fri
Ben Folds & Violent Femmes @ The Stone Pony
Aug 2 @ 5:30 pm – 10:04 pm

Tickets: $39.50 and up in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $55 at the door

Aug
4
Sun
Rebelution @ The Stone Pony
Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm – Aug 5 @ 10:00 pm

Good Vibes Summer Tour 2019
with Protoje, Collie Buddz & DJ Mackle
Fourteen years into an effervescent career, California reggae band and touring juggernaut Rebelution remains abundantly creative. Its members (singer/guitarist/lyricist Eric Rachmany, keyboardist Rory Carey, drummer Wesley Finley, and bassist Marley D. Williams) are as focused and committed as they are easygoing and laid-back. And they haven’t lost a step since Falling Into Place, their 2016 studio album, became the band’s fourth release to top the Billboard reggae chart, earning them their first ever Grammy nomination in the category of Best Reggae Album. Ever expanding and reaching wider audiences, the Rebelution phenomenon continues to spread good vibes on tour, and in the studio.
Free Rein, their sixth studio album, while still rooted in the Jamaican inspiration that Rebelution’s songs and sounds have always paid homage to, takes experimental leaps and new adventures too, welcoming old fans and new audiences alike. The musicians collaborated with Jamaican artists on three of the 12 new tracks. Don Corleon (Sean Paul, Rihanna) produced “Rise On Top,” a pointed reflection on celebrity and ambition; and Winta James, producer for Damian Marley and Chronixx, worked with the band on “Settle Down Easy” and “City Life,” two songs that reflect a more confessional perspective.
“Celebrate,” the new album’s opening track, nods to the classic Rebelution sound. It has special meaning for the band too. In their long months on the road they’ve met fans with health struggles who’ve said that their music has helped them get through tough times. An energizing shout-out to one and all, the song celebrates the oneness of artist and audience.
“Patience,” a reggae-R&B hybrid, is another hymn to human connection, a haunting message from the well of romantic love: “Maybe isn’t good enough / I’m patient, I ain’t giving up…Can I be your everything and more?”
Other tracks take a wider perspective. “City Life” is one that hits home for Rachmany. “There are moments,” he says, speaking for urban dwellers everywhere, “when I just want to get out and find some solitude and find the beauty of mother nature.” The uptempo groove conveys the positive energy of this universal desire.
The band remains in touch with the traditions that it builds on. Much of the style, the songwriting, and the quality of the instrumentals derive from Jamaican roots, says Rachmany, stressing what an honor it is that producers from reggae’s birthplace signed on to work with Rebelution.
But every great band is its own life force as well, and the musicians of Rebelution take inspiration from other genres, including soul, r&b, and folk. “A lot of this album has to do with being comfortable in your own skin,” the singer notes. In “Take On Anything,” for example, “what I’m trying to get across is that it’s OK to be different, different is actually a beautiful thing — if you’re comfortable in your own skin every single day then you really can take on anything.”
Manifesting the singer’s love for acoustic guitar are two quieter numbers, one of which, “Healing,” takes the long view: “I wrote that song to remind people that life is always worth living, and to provide some healing energy to a person listening.” Again, always making that connection with the audience.
Rebelution formed in Isla Vista in 2004 when a group of college friends discovered a mutual love for reggae. After their debut album Courage to Grow reached #4 on the Billboard reggae chart, there was no stopping them. Many more releases followed, and in 2012 Peace of Mind debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200, hit #1 on both the Reggae and Independent charts, and was the #4 iTunes album overall. 2014’s Count Me In made an even bigger splash than its predecessor, entering the Reggae chart at #1 and the Billboard overall chart at #14. Then came the Grammy-nominated album Falling Into Place and the Rebelution concert experience, Live At Red Rocks.
With Free Rein, Rebelution is poised to continue spreading the joy. The band boasts an impressive 85 million spins on their Top 5 Spotify tracks alone, and will continue playing sold-out shows as well as taking the coveted headlining slots at some of the nation’s top festivals this year. Additionally, Rebelution continues to transcend the world of music and break barriers with their entrepreneurial prowess. They recently launched their own four-night destination event on the beach in Jamaica and released their customized cannabis oil battery pen, herb vaporizer, and oil, which are currently available in select dispensaries in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Oregon. The journey rolls on.

Sep
13
Fri
Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sep 13 @ 8:00 pm

A new take on a classic 1920s musical farce – it’s the tale of Jimmy Winter, a wealthy and carefree playboy living the good life in the midst of Prohibition. Jimmy has an unfortunate habit of marrying chorus girls, until he’s forced to marry a woman of substance – Eileen Evergreen, the finest interpreter of modern dance in the world. On the weekend of their nuptials, Jimmy meets Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger who has inadvertently stashed 400 cases of gin in Jimmy’s basement. Knocked out by this one-of-a-kind woman, Jimmy must deal with his high strung fiancée and an assortment of bootleggers, prohibitionists, G-Men and chorus girls, as well as one very moralistic senator….all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Sep
14
Sat
Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sep 14 @ 8:00 pm

A new take on a classic 1920s musical farce – it’s the tale of Jimmy Winter, a wealthy and carefree playboy living the good life in the midst of Prohibition. Jimmy has an unfortunate habit of marrying chorus girls, until he’s forced to marry a woman of substance – Eileen Evergreen, the finest interpreter of modern dance in the world. On the weekend of their nuptials, Jimmy meets Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger who has inadvertently stashed 400 cases of gin in Jimmy’s basement. Knocked out by this one-of-a-kind woman, Jimmy must deal with his high strung fiancée and an assortment of bootleggers, prohibitionists, G-Men and chorus girls, as well as one very moralistic senator….all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Sep
15
Sun
Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sep 15 @ 8:00 pm

A new take on a classic 1920s musical farce – it’s the tale of Jimmy Winter, a wealthy and carefree playboy living the good life in the midst of Prohibition. Jimmy has an unfortunate habit of marrying chorus girls, until he’s forced to marry a woman of substance – Eileen Evergreen, the finest interpreter of modern dance in the world. On the weekend of their nuptials, Jimmy meets Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger who has inadvertently stashed 400 cases of gin in Jimmy’s basement. Knocked out by this one-of-a-kind woman, Jimmy must deal with his high strung fiancée and an assortment of bootleggers, prohibitionists, G-Men and chorus girls, as well as one very moralistic senator….all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Sep
20
Fri
Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm

A new take on a classic 1920s musical farce – it’s the tale of Jimmy Winter, a wealthy and carefree playboy living the good life in the midst of Prohibition. Jimmy has an unfortunate habit of marrying chorus girls, until he’s forced to marry a woman of substance – Eileen Evergreen, the finest interpreter of modern dance in the world. On the weekend of their nuptials, Jimmy meets Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger who has inadvertently stashed 400 cases of gin in Jimmy’s basement. Knocked out by this one-of-a-kind woman, Jimmy must deal with his high strung fiancée and an assortment of bootleggers, prohibitionists, G-Men and chorus girls, as well as one very moralistic senator….all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Sep
21
Sat
Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sep 21 @ 8:00 pm

A new take on a classic 1920s musical farce – it’s the tale of Jimmy Winter, a wealthy and carefree playboy living the good life in the midst of Prohibition. Jimmy has an unfortunate habit of marrying chorus girls, until he’s forced to marry a woman of substance – Eileen Evergreen, the finest interpreter of modern dance in the world. On the weekend of their nuptials, Jimmy meets Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger who has inadvertently stashed 400 cases of gin in Jimmy’s basement. Knocked out by this one-of-a-kind woman, Jimmy must deal with his high strung fiancée and an assortment of bootleggers, prohibitionists, G-Men and chorus girls, as well as one very moralistic senator….all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Sep
22
Sun
Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Sep 22 @ 8:00 pm

A new take on a classic 1920s musical farce – it’s the tale of Jimmy Winter, a wealthy and carefree playboy living the good life in the midst of Prohibition. Jimmy has an unfortunate habit of marrying chorus girls, until he’s forced to marry a woman of substance – Eileen Evergreen, the finest interpreter of modern dance in the world. On the weekend of their nuptials, Jimmy meets Billie Bendix, a tough-as-nails bootlegger who has inadvertently stashed 400 cases of gin in Jimmy’s basement. Knocked out by this one-of-a-kind woman, Jimmy must deal with his high strung fiancée and an assortment of bootleggers, prohibitionists, G-Men and chorus girls, as well as one very moralistic senator….all to the tunes of George and Ira Gershwin.

Sep
29
Sun
Red Bank – 10th Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival @ White Street Municipal Parking Lot
Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Red Bank - 10th Annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival @ White Street Municipal Parking Lot

The Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival is a great time for one and all and is fashioned after the 63-year-old Galway Oyster Festival celebrating the opening of the oyster season. It is a huge food and music festival which will showcase Red Bank’s excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with great live music and family fun.

Nov
16
Sat
Mamma Mia! @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Nov 16 @ 8:00 pm

ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.

The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A large cast, non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers combine to make Mamma Mia! a guaranteed smash hit for any theatre. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!

Jan
23
Thu
The Simon & Garfunkel Story @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, featuring a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

Apr
3
Fri
Vic Dibitetto @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Apr 3 @ 8:00 pm
Vic Dibitetto @ Count Basie Center for the Arts

You can often find him referring to himself as “The Donkey of Comedy,” or “The Working Class Zero;” Vic DiBitetto is an American stand-up comedian, social media, YouTube personality and actor. Best known for his viral video “Bread & Milk” nearing 17 million views on Youtube. This video has brought about a new wave of fans and followers for Vic both on social media and on the stand up comedy circuit. More recently he portrayed Gino Chizetti in the 2015 comedy film, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. Try not to laugh, smile or grin while watching comedian Vic DiBitetto.

Apr
4
Sat
Vic Dibitetto @ Count Basie Center for the Arts
Apr 4 @ 8:00 pm
Vic Dibitetto @ Count Basie Center for the Arts

You can often find him referring to himself as “The Donkey of Comedy,” or “The Working Class Zero;” Vic DiBitetto is an American stand-up comedian, social media, YouTube personality and actor. Best known for his viral video “Bread & Milk” nearing 17 million views on Youtube. This video has brought about a new wave of fans and followers for Vic both on social media and on the stand up comedy circuit. More recently he portrayed Gino Chizetti in the 2015 comedy film, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. Try not to laugh, smile or grin while watching comedian Vic DiBitetto.

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