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“250: The Concert” will now take place on July 17.
With extreme heat predicted, “250: The Concert” at ParkStage in Freehold has been postponed from July 3 to July 17. For information, visit parkstage.org.
Stevie Van Zandt & the Disciples of Soul will headline the concert, with other performers including The Jake Clemons Band, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers (with “special guest” Gary U.S. Bonds) and The Weeklings. Low Cut Connie, which had been scheduled to perform on July 3, will not be able to be there on July 17, as they already have another show scheduled for that date, in California. They have added a show, though, at The Vogel at The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, on July 3; visit ticketmaster.com.
While the July 3 show at ParkStage had been scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., the music will start at 5 p.m. on July 17.
ParkStage is a joint project of The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Monmouth County Tourism. According to a press release:
Monmouth County officials, the Count Basie Center for the Arts and Steven Van Zandt jointly agreed that postponing this show was in the best interest for the safety of the audience.
According to the National Weather Service, an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for portions of New Jersey, including Monmouth County. A prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to produce heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees from Wednesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 5.
“The safety of concertgoers, County and Basie employees, and the artists performing is our highest priority,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “With an unprecedented heat wave forecast for the holiday weekend, the County, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and Steven Van Zandt have, out of an abundance of caution, postponed MonmouthNJ 250: The Concert from July 3 to July 17. We remain committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone who attends ParkStage.” …
“Postponing this show was not a decision made lightly, but the forecasts call for potentially record-breaking temperatures and dangerous conditions,” adds Adam Phillipson, President and CEO of the Count Basie Center for the Arts. “We’re grateful for everyone’s understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reschedule later this month.”
Tickets will be valid for the new date. Anyone unable to attend should contact Ticketmaster by July 8 to initiate a refund.
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For Van Zandt, this appearance is not part of a tour. It will likely be the only opportunity to see him in a concert with The Disciples of Soul this year, he said in a new interview with NJArts.net that will be posted, soon.
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