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Come share your musical passions at Belmar Art Center's Weekly Open Mic and Music Workshop!

Every Tuesday, sign-ups start at 7pm.

Attention songwriters and musicians, a new open mic is town. We have been facilitating a Tuesday WEEKLY open mic and workshop, every TUESDAY for artists to hone and share their amazingness and receive feedback for over 3 years now!

If you wish to share an original of yours, awesome. If you want to play a cover, great. You may want to just share an idea with a band to see what it sounds like. That's great. This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities. Join our hosts multi-instrumentalist Andy Demos & singer, song writer, guitarist Alex Sanders every Tuesday Night.

Free for BAC Members ($35/year membership fee)
$5 donation for non-members

This Shared Interest group is run by Andy Demos adreamos1@gmail.com
Please email Andy if you have any questions or concerns.

Come share your musical passions at Belmar Art Center's Weekly Open Mic and Music Workshop!

Every Tuesday, sign-ups start at 7pm.

Attention songwriters and musicians, a new open mic is town. We have been facilitating a Tuesday WEEKLY open mic and workshop, every TUESDAY for artists to hone and share their amazingness and receive feedback for over 3 years now!

If you wish to share an original of yours, awesome. If you want to play a cover, great. You may want to just share an idea with a band to see what it sounds like. That's great. This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities. Join our hosts multi-instrumentalist Andy Demos & singer, song writer, guitarist Alex Sanders every Tuesday Night.

Free for BAC Members ($35/year membership fee)
$5 donation for non-members

This Shared Interest group is run by Andy Demos adreamos1@gmail.com
Please email Andy if you have any questions or concerns.

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!
Wednesday November 5

Instructor:​ DJ Erik

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time:​ Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm Ages 8 -13

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm

Cost: $15

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!

In today’s world there are over 100million recorded songs available on streaming services. But which one do you choose to play NEXT? Learn the skills to rock the aux!

What: Intro to DJing
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Class Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step behind the decks? Now’s your chance! Join professional DJ Erik Johnson for a series of hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops at the Belmar Arts Center.
This class is designed for anyone curious about DJing, whether you are a total beginner or a lifelong music lover and always wanted to give it a try. You’ll experience use of professional DJ equipment and also how that translates to your own music streaming or mobile DJing apps on smartphones and online.
Session Options:
Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm
Price: $15 per participant covers attendance for one session. Families and groups are welcome.

Each session has two parts:
1 Hour of Guided Instruction: Explore DJ equipment, learn the basics of beat matching, mixing, and how DJs bring the energy to a party.
1 Hour of Supervised Open Decks: Every participant gets time to mix a 3 song mini-set (about 7-8 minutes), and feel what it’s like to be in control of the music.
Goals: Every participant will leave with:
Direct experience using professional DJ gear.

Tips on how to bring DJ skills into mobile apps and at-home practice.

A fresh way to showcase the music they already love, and learn about and discover new 🔥songs!

Instagram is @dj_erik_nj

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!
Wednesday November 5

Instructor:​ DJ Erik

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time:​ Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm Ages 8 -13

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm

Cost: $15

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!

In today’s world there are over 100million recorded songs available on streaming services. But which one do you choose to play NEXT? Learn the skills to rock the aux!

What: Intro to DJing
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Class Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step behind the decks? Now’s your chance! Join professional DJ Erik Johnson for a series of hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops at the Belmar Arts Center.
This class is designed for anyone curious about DJing, whether you are a total beginner or a lifelong music lover and always wanted to give it a try. You’ll experience use of professional DJ equipment and also how that translates to your own music streaming or mobile DJing apps on smartphones and online.
Session Options:
Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm
Price: $15 per participant covers attendance for one session. Families and groups are welcome.

Each session has two parts:
1 Hour of Guided Instruction: Explore DJ equipment, learn the basics of beat matching, mixing, and how DJs bring the energy to a party.
1 Hour of Supervised Open Decks: Every participant gets time to mix a 3 song mini-set (about 7-8 minutes), and feel what it’s like to be in control of the music.
Goals: Every participant will leave with:
Direct experience using professional DJ gear.

Tips on how to bring DJ skills into mobile apps and at-home practice.

A fresh way to showcase the music they already love, and learn about and discover new 🔥songs!

Instagram is @dj_erik_nj

Get ready for a special night of incredible music as Grammy winners Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin take the stage together at Pollak Theatre.

Colvin brings her signature blend of sharp wit, emotional depth, and lyrical elegance to songs that unfold with grace, humor, and vulnerability. Her music, filled with clever turns of phrase and slow-burning catharsis, invites listeners into deeply personal yet universal experiences.

Cohn, known for his timeless hit “Walking in Memphis,” combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the soul of a true troubadour. With a voice rich in feeling and stories drawn from life and love, he captures moments both poignant and joyful, leaving a lasting emotional imprint.

Experience the songs you love— and the stories behind them— in one extraordinary night of music.

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 James Maddock (and his band) with special guest Jackson Pines.

Visit each artist's website to learn more:

https://jamesmaddock.net
https://www.jacksonpines.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 – Nathan Graham and Band 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

Come share your musical passions at Belmar Art Center's Weekly Open Mic and Music Workshop!

Every Tuesday, sign-ups start at 7pm.

Attention songwriters and musicians, a new open mic is town. We have been facilitating a Tuesday WEEKLY open mic and workshop, every TUESDAY for artists to hone and share their amazingness and receive feedback for over 3 years now!

If you wish to share an original of yours, awesome. If you want to play a cover, great. You may want to just share an idea with a band to see what it sounds like. That's great. This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities. Join our hosts multi-instrumentalist Andy Demos & singer, song writer, guitarist Alex Sanders every Tuesday Night.

Free for BAC Members ($35/year membership fee)
$5 donation for non-members

This Shared Interest group is run by Andy Demos adreamos1@gmail.com
Please email Andy if you have any questions or concerns.

Billy Penn and the Inside Drivers
Live at Belmar Arts

Friday November 14
Doors 7:30 show 8pm
$20 advance
Tickets can also be purchased at the door if not sold out!

Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers are a high-energy rockabilly power trio delivering a gritty, authentic take on vintage rock & roll.
Known for their electrifying live shows, The Inside Drivers pay tribute to the pioneers of rock & roll – Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Bo Diddley, & Ray Charles, to name a few – all while seamlessly mixing in original tracks that capture the spirit of the era.

https://insidedrivers.com/epk

"Long live Black Sabbath! Long live Ozzy! Get tickets today to celebrate their music and incredible legacy with New Jersey’s beloved Black Sabbath tribute band, Sabbra Cadabra, presented in partnership with Crossroads!

Sabbra Cadabra was founded in early 1993, during the nascent days of the tribute band movement. Driven by a desire to honor the legacy of Black Sabbath after the original lineup disbanded in the late seventies, the founding members set out to recreate the iconic sounds and electrifying live experience of the legendary band. Their passion and dedication filled a longstanding void, capturing the spirit that has inspired countless musicians and fans alike. Now, with Ozzy gone and Black Sabbath retired, Sabbra Cadabra honors their music and memory at UCPAC’s Main Stage, our grand neoclassical theater.

“Everybody in Black Sabbath knows of us. I once met Ozzy at the old Tower Records on the Roosevelt Boulevard. Probably early 2000s? He was doing a signing. I dressed up like him as he looked in the 70s. He starts screaming, “It’s me from the 1970s!…This is f$#%ing beautiful,” he kept saying…And he actually wore one of our t-shirts on his ‘Osbournes’ show.” – Joe Donnelly, ‘Ozzy,’ Sabbra Cadabra

Metallica tribute Death Metallic opens the show. “We play Metallica the way Metallica plays Metallica…no compromise, no bs, no remorse!”

Metal maniacs, get your tickets today!"

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!”