At The Shore: Fourth of July Music, Theater, Shows
By SARAH KNEIFF
The Fourth of July is almost here and you can toast America’s birthday by attending an array of holiday concerts, music events or plays.
With a week full of “Killer Queens,” “Little Mermaids” and epic DJs, there is an adventure for everyone.
Dates include July 1-8. Events take place in Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Atlantic City and other places on or near the Jersey Shore.
July 1:
Killer Queen: Queen Tribute
What: Killer Queen, the longest established worldwide Queen tribute, is a concert filled with your favorite Freddie Mercury songs.
Where: Ocean City Music Pier
When: 7 p.m.
Website: killerqueenonline.com
Puppy Pals
What: Puppy Pals Live – The Action-Packed Comedic Stunt Dog Show is a hilarious presentation for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us. The spectacle stars mostly rescued dogs. From shelters to showbiz, these pooches perform stunts and breathtaking feats.
Where: Surflight Theatre
When: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Website: surflight.org
July 2:
Alanis Morissette
What: Alanis Morissette’s Triple Moon Tour
Where: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
When: 7:30 p.m.
Website: alanis.com
• Note: She also plays July 3
South Pacific
What: During World War II, Nellie, a nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a local French estate owner, Emile. Meanwhile, Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfillment of a future with an innocent girl with whom he’s fallen in love. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe’s life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness. South Pacific won the Pulitzer Prize and 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Where: Surflight Theatre
When: 8 p.m.
Website: surflight.org
• Note: Show also runs on July 3 and July 5
July 3:
Justin Hayward
What: Justin Hayward’s Blue World Tour
Where: Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre
When: 7:30 p.m.
Website: justinhayward.com
Kesha will perform at the Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena. (Photo courtesy of Yahoo)
Kesha
What: Kesha will perform all her top hits, plus new music from her latest album.
Where: Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
When: 7 p.m.
Website: jambase.com
The Little Mermaid
What: Surflight presents your favorite children’s stories with their own twist. Geared for kids ages 3 to 10.
Where: Surflight Theatre
When: 6 p.m.
Website: surflight.org
• Note: Also runs July 5 and 7
July 4:
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
What: Willie Nelson will take the stage with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and more
Where: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
When: 1:30 p.m.
Website: freedommortgagepavilion.com
Zack Martino
What: Celebrate the holiday with DJ Zack Martino
Where: Headliner Oasis
When: 8 p.m.
Website: headlineroasis.com
July 5:
Blackmore’s Night
What: Legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore and award-winning vocalist Candice Night created a new genre of music for all ages inspired by melodies of the Renaissance period, and Blackmore-ized into contemporary music. They call it Renaissance/Folk/Rock.
Where: The Vogel
When: 8 p.m.
Website: thebasie.org
Note: Show runs July 6, too
Damn The Torpedoes – A Tribute To Tom Petty
What: Damn the Torpedoes is the definitive spot-on Tom Petty tribute. Every show is a celebration of everything Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. DTT brings a two-set show of Petty hits and fan favorites.
Where: The Wonder Bar
When: 8 p.m.
Website: wonderbarasburypark.com
Railroad Ear
What: Leftover Salmon and Yonder Mountain String Band on The Stone Pony Summer Stage.
Where: The Stone Pony
When: 6 p.m.
Website: stoneponyonline.com
Jesse Garron performs his Elvis tribute on July 6 at Excursion Park in Sea Isle City. (Courtesy of jessegarron.com)
July 6:
What: Elvis Tribute: Jesse Garron’s tribute to Elvis Presley returns to Sea Isle City.
Where: Excursion Park. Spectators should bring folding chairs or blankets for seating at the park.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Website: www.VisitSICNJ.com or call the Sea Isle City Tourism Office at 609-263-8687.
Joel Corry
What: The platinum-selling artist is known for his single “Sorry” peaking at No. 6 in the UK Top 10. He has since followed the streak with further platinum hit singles “Lonely” and “Head & Heart” featuring MNEK that has hit 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Where: HQ2 Nightclub + Beachclub
When: 11 a.m.
Website: hq2ac.com
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
What: Singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo will sing hits like “We Belong,” “Invincible,” “Love is a Battlefield,” “Promises In The Dark,” “We Live For Love,” “Heartbreaker” and “Hell Is For Children.”
Where: Ovation Hall
When: 8 p.m.
Website: theoceanac.com
Rita Hayworth – The Heat is On
What: This critically acclaimed concert is about the life of Rita Hayworth, the star who built Columbia Pictures. It’s a humorous, heartfelt and heartbreaking look at The Golden Age of Hollywood, Me Too Movement and The Price of Fame.
Where: Cape May Stage
When: 8 p.m.
Website: capemaystage.org
July 8:
The Wailers
What: The Wailers are a reggae band formed by bassist Familyman Barrett and the remaining members of Bob Marley & the Wailers.
Where: Ocean City Music Pier
When: 7 p.m.
Website: Click Here For Tickets
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