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Attention music lovers! We are proud to announce that Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center is back! All shows in the 2025-26 season will take place at JSAC’s historic Palaia Theater, 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove.

This month we welcome Shannon McNally (and her band) with special guest Arlan Feiles.

Visit each artist's website to learn more:

https://www.shannonmcnally.com/
https://arlanfeilesmusic.com/

Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts are proud to be partnering with Brookdale Public Radio - 90.5 The Night and Musicians On A Mission (MOAM) to promote the power of live music. Musicians On A Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music so volunteers will be on hand in the lobby at every concert collecting will be collecting donations on behalf of Fulfill. Be sure to bring along non-perishable food items to benefit the food insecure in Monmouth County.

Lobby Doors: 6:30 PM (with theater seating no later than 7:30 PM)
Showtime: 8:00 PM.

2025-26 Split Level Concerts @ JSAC Lineup

Saturday, November 8th – James Maddock and Band w/special guest Jackson Pines
Saturday, December 6th – Tim Easton w/special guest Quincy Mumford
Saturday, January 24th – Anthony D'Amato (solo) w/special guest Deseree Spinks
Saturday, February 28th – Shannon McNally and Band w/special guest Arlan Feiles
Saturday, March 21st – Joy Clark w/special guest Sug Daniels
Saturday, April 18th – Lucy Kaplansky w/special guest Dave Vargo
Saturday, May 16th – Kim Richey with special guest Sharon Lasher

Monmouth Civic Chorus presents Buxtehude’s Membra Jesu Nostri and accompanying modern works. Though perhaps not as widely known, Buxtehude was revered by the likes of Bach and Handel, and you will find this music both familiar and revelatory. 

The fresh sounds of companion pieces by living composers Caroline Shaw (To the Hands) and Zachary Wadsworth (To the Side) breathe new conversation into an ancient score. The chorus is joined by a specialist Baroque professional chamber ensemble.  

By popular demand, UCPAC welcomes Lalah Hathaway back to UCPAC’s Main Stage!

Five-time Grammy winner Lalah Hathaway shares the record with Beyoncé for three ‘Best Traditional R&B Performance’ Grammy awards! Her latest album “Vantablack” features Rapsody, Common, MC Lyte, Phonte, Gerald Albright, and Michael McDonald. A sought-after collaborator to some of today’s top hitmakers, undeniable music royalty, and with vocal abilities matched by few, this five-time Grammy award-winner is an acclaimed artist, singer/songwriter, and producer. Her talents have inspired invitations to the stage from music legends Prince, Stevie Wonder and Herbie Hancock. As daughter to the late, great Donny Hathaway and the product of an incredibly musical family, Chicago-born and raised Lalah Hathaway has the most soulful of music running through her veins.

In the spirit of collaboration and appreciation for musical brilliance, we bring you our monthly concert series — pairing tunes from legendary masters of rock, along with some unsung heroes following in their footsteps. Settle in for an intimate vibe akin to MTV Unplugged, Storytellers and Behind the Music, as singer/guitarist Kevin Spyker performs timeless hits and hidden gems, accompanied by an array of instrumentalists from the Belmar Arts music collective.

Reserve your seats for our series launch on May 18th — highlighting the music of rock icon Tom Petty, with an opening set honoring the up-and-coming band known as Dawes...each month we will tribute two different bands.

Between songs we’ll share some history and fun facts about our featured songsters.

We’re honored to name our tribute series after the memorable Dawes song / album “All Your Favorite Bands” with the anthemic refrain:

“I hope that life without a chaperone is what you thought it'd be,

I hope your brother's El Camino runs forever,

I hope the world sees the same person that you've always been to me,

And may all your favorite bands stay together!”

Attention music lovers! We are proud to announce that Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center is back! All shows in the 2025-26 season will take place at JSAC’s historic Palaia Theater, 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove. This month we welcome Joy Clark with special guest Sug Daniels.

Visit each artist's website to learn more:

https://joyclarkmusic.com
https://sugdaniels.com

Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts are proud to be partnering with Brookdale Public Radio - 90.5 The Night and Musicians On A Mission (MOAM) to promote the power of live music. Musicians On A Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music so volunteers will be on hand in the lobby at every concert collecting will be collecting donations on behalf of Fulfill. Be sure to bring along non-perishable food items to benefit the food insecure in Monmouth County.

Lobby Doors: 6:30 PM (with theater seating no later than 7:30 PM)
Showtime: 8:00 PM.
2025-26 Split Level Concerts @ JSAC Lineup

Saturday, November 8th  – James Maddock and Band w/special guest Jackson Pines
Saturday, December 6th  – Tim Easton w/special guest Quincy Mumford
Saturday, January 24th  – Anthony D'Amato (solo) w/special guest Deseree Spinks
Saturday, February 28th  – Shannon McNally and Band w/special guest Arlan Feiles
Saturday, March 21st  – Joy Clark w/special guest Sug Daniels
Saturday, April 18th – Lucy Kaplansky w/special guest Dave Vargo
Saturday, May 16th – Kim Richey with special guest Sharon Lasher

The music project Tackless (composer John Piatkowski) will have a record release show for their debut album Arcadian Gardens on Saturday March 21st 9PM at John and Peter's in New Hope PA.

It will be a full band lineup to mark this very special occasion!

John Piatkowski - Keyboards
Colin Ryan - Drums and Percussion
Rey Rivera - Bass and MPC
Dana Sellers - Keyboards
Derril Sellers - Guitar

Also on the lineup are Happy Birthday in Heaven from Philadelphia as well as Last Legs who are busy working on the follow-up to their gorgeous self-titled debut in 2025!!!

Tackless:
https://linktr.ee/tackless
https://www.youtube.com/@tackless_music
https://www.instagram.com/tackless_music/

The Tackless album Arcadian Gardens will be released on Our Days Are Numbered Records
Our Days Are Numbered Records:
https://odanrecords.com/
https://www.instagram.com/our_days_are_numbered_records/

Last Legs:
https://lastlegsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/last-legs
https://www.instagram.com/lastlegsmusic/

Bio:
Tackless is John Piatkowski; an exploration of various synths and instruments combing cinematic soundscapes, unruly energy, and the depth of volatile emotions. Take heed, and take comfort.

For business, booking, and commission inquiries:
tackless1984@gmail.com

WBGO presents All That Jazz concert series, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers, featuring, by popular demand, the return of smooth jazz saxophonist and visual artist Marion Meadows! This series is a partnership between WBGO, UCPAC, and Smooth Jazz NJ.

Enjoy an evening of modern jazz, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy an art exhibit, cocktails, and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime.

WBGO presents All That Jazz concert series, a unique series showcasing some of the genre’s most talented and respected performers, featuring, by popular demand, the return of smooth jazz saxophonist and visual artist Marion Meadows! This series is a partnership between WBGO, UCPAC, and Smooth Jazz NJ.

Enjoy an evening of modern jazz, beginning in the WBGO Piano Lounge. Come early to enjoy an art exhibit, cocktails, and live piano music played by Leonieke Scheuble on the Fazioli piano before the performance – doors open one hour before showtime.

In the spirit of collaboration and appreciation for musical brilliance, we bring you our monthly concert series — pairing tunes from legendary masters of rock, along with some unsung heroes following in their footsteps. Settle in for an intimate vibe akin to MTV Unplugged, Storytellers and Behind the Music, as singer/guitarist Kevin Spyker performs timeless hits and hidden gems, accompanied by an array of instrumentalists from the Belmar Arts music collective.

Reserve your seats for our series launch on May 18th — highlighting the music of rock icon Tom Petty, with an opening set honoring the up-and-coming band known as Dawes...each month we will tribute two different bands.

Between songs we’ll share some history and fun facts about our featured songsters.

We’re honored to name our tribute series after the memorable Dawes song / album “All Your Favorite Bands” with the anthemic refrain:

“I hope that life without a chaperone is what you thought it'd be,

I hope your brother's El Camino runs forever,

I hope the world sees the same person that you've always been to me,

And may all your favorite bands stay together!”

Attention music lovers! We are proud to announce that Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center is back! All shows in the 2025-26 season will take place at JSAC’s historic Palaia Theater, 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove.

This month we welcome Lucy Kaplansky with special guest Dave Vargo.

Visit each artist's website to learn more:

https://lucykaplansky.com/
https://davevargomusic.com/

Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts are proud to be partnering with Brookdale Public Radio - 90.5 The Night and Musicians On A Mission (MOAM) to promote the power of live music. Musicians On A Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music so volunteers will be on hand in the lobby at every concert collecting will be collecting donations on behalf of Fulfill. Be sure to bring along non-perishable food items to benefit the food insecure in Monmouth County.

Lobby Doors: 6:30 PM (with theater seating no later than 7:30 PM)
Showtime: 8:00 PM.

2025-26 Split Level Concerts @ JSAC Lineup

Saturday, November 8th – James Maddock and Band w/special guest Jackson Pines
Saturday, December 6th – Tim Easton w/special guest Quincy Mumford
Saturday, January 24th – Anthony D'Amato (solo) w/special guest Deseree Spinks
Saturday, February 28th – Shannon McNally and Band w/special guest Arlan Feiles
Saturday, March 21st – Joy Clark w/special guest Sug Daniels
Saturday, April 18th – Lucy Kaplansky w/special guest Dave Vargo
Saturday, May 16th – Kim Richey with special guest Sharon Lasher