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COURTESY OF THE BASIE PRESENTS
The Cliffs perform at ParkStage in Freehold, June 3.
ParkStage at The East Freehold Showgrounds in Freehold — a new, outdoor concert venue with a capacity of 8500 — had a soft opening on June 3, with a free concert featuring two of New Jersey’s most polished cover bands, The Cliffs and The Sensational Soul Cruisers. Thousands came out for the show and the preview of the space, which will host at least 12 other shows this summer, starting June 19.
This is a joint project of The Count Basie Center for the Arts and Monmouth County Tourism.
It is a big, open space, with some seating, but only in VIP areas. Collapsible stools, cane seats, blankets or towels (smaller than 52” x 47”) and baby strollers are allowed, but not lawn chairs. Parking is free, but tailgating is not allowed.
The Monmouth County Fair, which traditionally takes place at The East Freehold Showgrounds, will be there again, July 22-26, when no ParkStage concerts are scheduled.
COURTESY OF THE BASIE PRESENTS
Fans at ParkStage, June 3.
Here is the schedule as it currently stands (more shows may be added). For information, tickets or updates, visit parkstage.org or ticketmaster.com.
June 19, 5:30 p.m.: Sublime, Pepper, The Movement, Codefendants. NOTE: No blankets will be permitted for this show.
June 20, 6 p.m.: Dark Star Orchestra, Grateful Dead tribute
June 21, 4 p.m.: Umphrey’s McGee, moe., Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Lotus
June 26, 7 p.m.: The Head and the Heart, Wilderado
July 3, 4 p.m.: Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul, Jake Clemons, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers (with Gary U.S. Bonds), Low Cut Connie, The Weeklings
July 10, 7:30 p.m.: “America’s Wonders: An Immersive 3D Orchestra Experience” (see video below). NOTE: Lawn chairs will be allowed for this show.
July 11, 7 p.m.: The B-52s, The English Beat
July 30, 7 p.m.: Brantley Gilbert
July 31, 7 p.m.: Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Patty Griffin
Aug. 1, 7 p.m.: Lake Street Dive, The Dip
Aug. 22, 7 p.m.: Andy Grammer, Walk off the Earth
Sept. 4, 7 p.m.: Almost Queen (Queen tribute), The Machine (Pink Floyd tribute)
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