JERSEY SHORE – Asbury Park’s The Stone Pony and Senator Vin Gopal’s Civic Association have come together to hold a virtual benefit concert to support everyone in the Jersey Shore music and art industry.
The Asbury Band Aid benefit concert will be held on April 20 at 7 p.m. Through the funds from the concert, artists, musicians, and the industry leaders that support them will be able to apply to receive a grant.
Artists and guests featured in the program will include: Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Vin Gopal, Harlan Coben, Anthony Krizan, The B Street Band, Beach Rats, Billy Walton Band, Bob Polding Band, Bobby Mahoney & The Seventh Son, Brian Kirk, Chris Buono, Colossal Street Jam, Danny Clinch, Dentist, Des and the Swagmatics, Eddie Testa, Emily Grove, Jarod Clemons, Jess Alaimo, Joe Boris, Jill Hennessy, Melissa Keeling, The Nerds, Pat Rody, Rachel Dobken, The Smokin’ Jackets, Splintered Sunlight, Shady Street Show Band, Tangiers Blues Band, Waiting on Mongo, The Weeklings and William’s Honor.
“Asbury Park is home to an incredible art community economically impacted by the mandated shutdown. As the artists work to overcome the economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic, we want to provide short-term relief to help meet their financial challenges,” Senator Gopal said. “I look forward to watching my favorite bands play once again at the Stone Pony Summer Stage when it is safe.”
“This has been a project months in the making. Everyone who participated did it with the hope of helping someone else,” Caroline O’Toole, General Manager, The Stone Pony said. “That is a true power of music and the spirit of the Jersey Shore.”
Merchandise will be available to purchase through The Stone Pony and will include signed guitars, private concert, t-shirts, posters and more. All proceeds of sales will benefit the artist grants. Donations will be accepted through the website AsburyBandAid.com.
Asbury Band Aid will stream live on AsburyBandAid.com, Facebook, Vimeo and YouTube.
Asbury Band Aid is sponsored by Tito’s, JCP&L, Pepsi, Truly, Grunin Foundation, Horizon, NJ Resources, Monmouth Park and CLB Partners.
