A Special Night: Lotus at the Capitol Theater

by Chris Paul - published 2023-05-10
Two days before Chuck & Charley Morris (Lotus' percussionist and his son) disappeared on Beaver Lake in Benton County Arkansas I had a nightmare. I was rolling over and over uncontrollably in the dream and it almost felt I was drowning. I woke up in a panic overwhelmed by how real that dream felt. Little did I know that shortly ahead my joy for music, specifically for Lotus would suffer a similar faith as in my nightmare.

New Jersey Stage: Daily Edition 05-10-23

Here is the morning update from New Jersey's arts newswire. We regularly publish between 8-15 new articles and news reports each day. Nobody covers the Arts throughout the Garden State like New Jersey Stage!

This Week In Music: Event Listings And Previews For Shows Taking Place May 9-15, 2023

Here is a look at upcoming concerts taking place from May 9 to May 15, 2023 along with our featured listings. New Jersey Stage offers previews of events throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas. Click on the title to go to the full preview.

This Week in Theatre: Previews for Plays Taking Place May 9-15, 2023

Here are previews of plays taking place from May 9-15 including a look at productions starting this week, those continuing this week, and those closing this week. Click on the title to go to the full preview. Be sure to send press releases for your plays to infoatnewjerseystage.com to be included. New Jersey Stage covers Equity, community, college, and high school theatre. Check back every week for the weekly theatre preview.

State Theatre New Jersey presents Tom Jones

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The fully renovated State Theatre New Jersey presents Tom Jones – Ages & Stages Tour on Monday, May 22 at 7:30pm. Legendary Welsh singer and performer Sir Tom Jones continues to sustain his popularity around the world, captivating audiences with his timeless discography of hit songs and enduring talent and charisma. With a remarkable career spanning over six decades, Jones is widely considered to be one of the greatest singers and recording artists of all time, selling over 100 million records, and continuing as an esteemed and influential figure in the music industry.

Bristol Riverside Theatre 2023 William Penn Summer Music Fest Preview

(BRISTOL, PA) -- Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street in Bristol, PA) presents a lineup of contemporary favorites and tribute artists taking the stage for the William Penn Bank Summer Music Fest 2023. The multiday kaleidoscope of singers performing decades of iconic standards kicks off June 14-18 with the Rhinestone Cowgirls and continues with Forever Motown (July 12-16) and The Caribbean Chillers (July 26-30). Local Bands Night presents three acts local to the Philadelphia area (August 5), Funkadrill's Mandrills Experience (August 18-19), and The Four C Notes (August 23-27) to close out the summer series on the mainstage. Roots and Boots, featuring Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye, and Sammy Kershaw, lights up the Bristol Township outdoor amphitheater (2501 Bath Road) on Thursday, July 20, followed by The Hitmen on Friday, August 11.

"Timeless!" Melissa Manchester LIVE! at the Vogel

by Spotlight Central - published 2023-05-09
The Vogel in Red Bank, NJ this Friday, April 28, 2023 evening is abuzz with patrons seated at tables enjoying drinks as they await the start of a Melissa Manchester concert celebrating her 50 years in the music business.

Photos from "Viva Las Vegas" at Music Mountain Theatre

by John Posada - published 2023-05-09
(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) -- Music Mountain Theatre is presenting Viva Las Vegas weekends through May 21. The production features a playlist of familiar and beloved music and lets you take a stroll down the Vegas strip of yesteryear! Be dazzled by original costumes dripping with sequins and accented with thousands of feathers, inspired by the look of the archetypal, vintage "Vegas Showgirl." Photographer John Posada was on hand to take photos.

Makin Waves with Mike Montrey: The Connections We Make ...

by Bob Makin - published 2023-05-09
For a quarter of a century, singer-songwriter-guitarist-producer Mike Montrey has released a steady of stream of albums with Mike Montrey Band, as well as a few prior to that with the band ... water ... Both have featured bassist-vocalist Anthony "Duke" Duca, Mike's childhood friend. Joining them within the core of Mike Montrey Band are vocalist Jen Augustine and pedal steel guitarist Jack Stanton.