Tony Sands takes you from the silver screen of Hollywood, to Frank’s Main Event comeback. Sinatra’s best loved songs are performed in this sensational storytelling musical. “The audience really doesn’t expect what they’re going to be seeing. It’s not just someone going onstage doing Sinatra’s music. We tell a narrated story with multimedia projections at six different points in Sinatra’s career,” Sands says.

DOORS 6:30pm
PERFORMANCE 7:30pm

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Paula is an accomplished “cabaret singer/jazz vocalist” from Philadelphia. She is often compared to some of the great contemporaries of the 30's & 40's like Sarah Vaughn, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald.

Paula returns back to LBI with her tribute to Burt Bacharach and his greatest muse, Miss Dionne Warwick.
She’ll be joined by her trio, Dave Hartl, Musical Director/Pianist, Andy Lalasis on Bass & Grant MacAvoy on drums.
You’ll here songs like, Alfie, What the World Needs now, Do you Know the Way to San Jose, Message to Michael and many more.

Vocalist & Pianist V Shayne Frederick, a jazz pro, performs an eclectic selection of chestnuts and obscure numbers from the Nat King Cole songbook, arranging them in different soundscapes, rhythms and eras from across the African Diaspora. The King Suite involves collaborating with musicians from four different continents. This album has already gained pre-release press in Nigeria, South Africa, and London.

The Rave-Ons are a high energy rock and roll band originally formed in 2012 to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets. They produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows as well as a 50’s and 60’s rock and roll tribute. For concerts, they have over a hundred and fifty early rock and roll tunes in their repertoire. They have played together all over the world, dazzling audiences on cruise ships and at clubs, theaters, and civic centers from coast to coast.

The Cornelia Street band is a six piece, classic rock and blues band featuring two keyboard players, a flute player and a saxophone player. Hailing from Harvey Cedars and Greenwich Village, NYC, the band was originally formed in 2010. Its focus has always been on music that makes you want to dance. 

This breadth of instrumentation offers the audience a broad range of artists which includes Tom Petty, Dire Straits, The Beatles, Lucinda Williams, Blondie, B-52's, The Pretenders, Springsteen, Dylan, Neil Young, David Bowie, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Crosby Stills and Nash, The Band, The Supremes, Warren Zevon, Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Four Tops, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, The Cars, Johnny Cash, The Kinks, Lovin' Spoonful, Fountains of Wayne, Steve Miller, Rod Stewart, Joan Jett, and many more. Come dance, and bring friends! 

Tickets are $15!

Pallas is a NY based band and lean towards an alternative rock sound with an indie twist. In the bands own words, they "strive to create something that is unique and not necessarily easy to categorize."

*This concert is FREE to attend, registration encouraged

Chevy Lopez is a dynamic five-piece coining the genre “gnar&b.” Hailing from the Jersey shore, the term is a reference to both the members’ beach roots and their eclectic mix of musical influences, ranging from R&B and neo-soul to funk and reggae. The band tours heavily on the east coast every summer, with their crowd-pleasing, signature sets that often get the audience moving to jam-band-esq riffs and improvisations. Chevy Lopez released its first full length original album Mood Ring in June 2018, and is constantly incorporating a fresh mix of original music and unique cover songs into their shows.

Hailey Brinnel is a trombonist, vocalist, and educator based in Philadelphia.  At the age of 12 she began performing throughout New England with her father Dave Brinnel.  Now at 26 she has performed at prestigious venues around the world, having played with artists such as Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, Ingrid Jensen, Anat Cohen, and Pell.  As part of the Temple University Jazz Band led by Terell Stafford, she has played and recorded alongside many of today's top jazz artists, including Ken Peplowski, Jimmy Heath, Ann Hampton Callaway, Jon Faddis, Luis Bonilla, Wycliffe Gordon, René Marie and Dick Oatts.  In addition, she shared the stage with Maurice Hines and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra as part of the national tour of the Hines' off-Broadway production "Tappin' Thru Life".  Brinnel was a finalist in the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.

Although she is a young artist, Brinnel has already performed at acclaimed venues such as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, the XPoNential Music Festival, The Lake George Jazz Festival, World Cafe Live, The Kennedy Center , The Kimmel Center, The Washington Women in Jazz Festival in Washington D.C., Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, and The North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam.

Her debut album, I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles peaked at #13 on Amazon's 'Jazz New Release' chart, and #44 on the website's Jazz Best-Seller chart.  Brinnel's music is rooted firmly in the original intentions of 1920s-1940s jazz, arranged such that the energy is preserved but new life is undoubtedly breathed into them. Acclaimed trumpeter Terell Stafford praises Brinnel for “honoring the history of this music” and sounding “so pure and soulful” that “I can’t stop listening!”

As an educator, Brinnel has worked in a variety of settings spanning early childhood, elementary general, secondary instrumental and vocal, private lessons, master classes, as well as collegiate-level education courses.  She is currently on faculty at The University of the Arts, The Kimmel Center, and works as a guest clinician to bring jazz education to classrooms throughout the city.  She was also a featured clinician in the 2020 National Jazz Conference with her workshop A Melodic Approach to Scat Singing.

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“Stone Soup…and Other Stories” supports the literacy movement’s emphasis on the joy of reading, and provides a starting point for ongoing enjoyment of folk tales in the classroom. Without a doubt, this familiar brew of favorites will delight very young audiences — from age 4 to 94!

Dynamic, participatory and filled with zesty entertainment, “Stone Soup…” is on the gourmet “not to be missed” list for young viewers!

Ridgemont High has been performing the greatest hits of the 80’s for 20 years. They’re based out of NJ but have traveled throughout the Eastern seaboard  gracing stages from Boston to DC at beach bars, night clubs, yacht clubs, weddings, fairs, concerts in the park, and almost every kind of event imaginable. 

With their unique mash-ups of Rock, New Wave, and One-Hit-Wonders, the audience is sure to be singing, dancing,  and having an awesome time listening to the songs everyone remembers and loves!

Alaine Portner is a gifted evidential Medium, experienced Meditation Coach and accomplished author. Through her exceptional skills as a “Happy Medium'', she makes a difference in the lives of people across the globe through communication with the departed. Alaine delivers life affirming insight and personal direction through mindfulness, meditation moments and random audience readings. Stories from her book, Medium Memoirs, random readings and Q & A will all be a part of these entertaining and enlightening evenings. 

*Door open at 6 PM, event starts at 6:30PM

$50 in advance, $55 day-of

Inspired by vocalist Sharon Sable who quite often delivers more than just Jazz Standards, vocalist Sara Michaels is taking a fresh approach to her Jazz N’ Blues repertoire. Exploring new arrangements and improvisational solos by featuring the husband of Sable, Jazz guitarist, arranger and producer E.Shawn Qaissaunee and his Quintet.
Sara Michaels will connect you to her life’s timeline of inspirational songs of many genres, her originals, along with Sharon Sable presenting songs from her newest CD,”Once Upon a Summertime” a tribute to the great vocalist and Jazz pianist Bloom Dearie. Jazz arrangements to the tunes of Etta James, Liz Wright, The Beatles, Carol King, James Taylor, Sting, Fleetwood Mac, folk and gospel tunes just to name a few as well as beautiful Jazz Standards. This uplifting music is for all ages.

The Jukebox Legends are Joe Leo & Billy Sagarese  
New Jersey's number one ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s Tribute Group

Dive In! Experience New Jersey’s premier contemporary modern dance company – Carolyn Dorfman Dance. Led by LBI resident Carolyn Dorfman, and now in its 40th anniversary season, the acclaimed troupe brings an evening of athletic, dramatic, and virtuosic dance.
In this intimate evening of performance and conversation, the company will present selections from some of its signature works as Dorfman shares her inspiration and process for the works presented, including:

PRIMA!, a vibrant new work featuring the robust, driving, and buoyant sound of legendary jazz musician, Louis Prima, and his band; with the powerful, virtuosic, and expressive voices of Prima’s female lead jazz singers, Gia Maione Prima and Keely Smith;

Mayne Mentshn (My People), Dorfman’s soulful, inspiring tribute to her family that celebrates her Eastern European Jewish roots through music, gesture, ritual, character, and more;

And WAVES, a sonically eclectic celebration of movement and sound with music by cellist Jessie Reagen Mann, multi-instrumentalist and human beat boxer Pete List and recorder player Daphna Mor.

The evening includes a post-show discussion and a meet and greet with the artists. Dive in! Be inspired and thrilled by this bold, athletic, “no-holds-barred” company.

Tickets Advance $27.50
Day-of $35
Kids 18 and under $10

Be it, R&B, Classical or Jazz, there are songs and certain artists that have inspired and touched me throughout my life that have pushed me into some of the musical choices I make and have made.

I've learned an appreciation of opera from mezzo-soprano Mertine Johns...(Yes, My Mother), I've also learned the cool elegance of Nancy Wilson, the humor of Pudgy, the great pop sound of Gladys Knight, the "Sassiness" of Sarah Vaughn, Jazz from Ella, and that NO FEAR attitude from the great Lena Horne! My band and I will be performing songs from Ella’s songbook, the Dionne Warwick songbook, which you remember from a few years ago, and also hits from Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, and those great songs from the Great American Songbooks of Gershwin, Porter & Kern

Paula has been performing with the Dave Hart Trio for quite a few years now and was the house band for over 2 years at South Jazz in Philly. Dave & Paula are currently working at The River House at Odettes in New Hope, PA twice a month in their cabaret lounge. With the help of Dave Hartl, on Piano, Lee Smith on Bass and Grant MacAvoy on drums, we hope to hit on your favorite songs. So, sit back and let us take you on a musical journey hopefully, with laughter, maybe a tear or two, but mostly smiling as you remember where you were when that song came out. www.paulajohns.com

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of*
* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the concert. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

Hailey Brinnel is a trombonist, vocalist, and educator based in Philadelphia. At the age of 12 she began performing throughout New England with her father Dave Brinnel. Now at 25 she has performed at prestigious venues around the world, independently having played with artistssuch as Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra, Ingrid Jensen, Anat Cohen, Pell, and Charles Neville. As part of the Temple University Jazz Band led by Terell Stafford,she has played and recorded alongside many of today'stop jazz artists, including Ken Peplowski, Jimmy Heath, Ann Hampton Callaway, Jon Faddis, Luis Bonilla, Wycliffe Gordon, René Marie and Dick Oatts. In addition,she shared the stage with Maurice Hines and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra as part of the national tour of the Hines' off-Broadway production "Tappin' Thru Life". Hailey wasrecently named a 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Finalist

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of*
* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the concert. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

Join Art of Motion Dance Theatre for Aviary Aspirations, an artistic dance performance.

Tickets: $30/Adults; $10/Children 12 and under. 15% off for LBIF members.

7:00 PM Performance

8:30 PM Meet the Artists Q+A

Artistic director: Lynn Needle

Associate artistic director: Olivia Galgano

Independent Scholar: Dr. Laura Fattal

* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the performance. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

The Cornelia Street band is a six piece, classic rock and blues band featuring two keyboard players, a flute player and a saxophone player. Hailing from Harvey Cedars and Greenwich Village, NYC, the band was originally formed in 2010. Its focus has always been on music that makes you want to dance!

This breadth of instrumentation offers the audience a broad range of artists which includes Tom Petty, Dire Straits, The Beatles, Lucinda Williams, Blondie, B-52's, The Pretenders, Springsteen, Dylan, Neil Young, David Bowie, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Crosby Stills and Nash, The Band, The Supremes, Warren Zevon, Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, Grateful Dead, Four Tops, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, The Cars, Johnny Cash, The Kinks, Lovin' Spoonful, Fountains of Wayne, Steve Miller, Rod Stewart, Joan Jett, and many more. Come dance, and bring friends!

Tickets: $10*
* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the concert. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

The classically trained Elberon Trio comes together once in a blue moon. Join us for an unforgettable evening of symphonic sounds from Rich Grossman, clarinet; Richard Sachs, french horn; and Helen Benham, piano. This trio is sure to leave you feeling lighter on your feet and more in touch with your senses.

RICHARD SACHS, Horn, has a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from MIT and a Ph.D. in Audiology from Northwestern University. He has played horn for over 60 years in various ensembles, orchestras, and chamber music groups. As a member of the Monmouth Winds woodwind quintet for over 7 years, he has performed both locally in NJ and NY, and nationwide, including at the National Flute Association conferences in New Orleans and Washington DC, and the International Horn Society conference in Ithaca NY. Rich performs regularly in the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, and is the principal horn in the Colts Neck Community Band and the Greater Shore Concert Band.

Rich Grossman received his Masters degrees in clarinet performance and music education with honors from the Hartt School of Music, University of Hartford. He has been a member of the Hartford Chamber Orchestra, Monmouth (NJ) Symphony Orchestra, the Monmouth Winds Quintet, and a soloist at the International Clarinet Festival. Rich was the director and a conductor of the Colts Neck Community Band for 12 years. Since moving to Tucson ,Arizona, he has performed with the Civic Orchestra of Tucson, the Tucson Woodwind Trio and the Sonara Winds which he also guest conducted. 

Helen Benham received her Mus.B. degree with honors in piano from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and her B.A. degree from Oberlin College in German. A former member of the New York Kammermusiker, Ms. Benham has given many solo piano recitals and has performed chamber music as well throughout Europe, in Canada, in Taiwan, South Korea, and the United States. She has been heard in Carnegie Hall, at the Donnell Library, at the Lincoln Center Library, and has been the piano soloist multiple times with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra and with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of*
* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the concert. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

The Rave-Ons are a high energy rock and roll band originally formed in 2012 to revitalize the music of Buddy Holly and the Crickets.  They produce and star in two different Buddy Holly tribute shows as well as a 50's and 60's rock and roll tribute.  For concerts, they have over a hundred and fifty early rock and roll tunes in their repertoire. They have played together all over the world, dazzling audiences on cruise ships and at clubs, theaters, and civic centers from coast to coast.

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of*
* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the concert. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

Inspired by vocalist Sharon Sable who quite often delivers more than just Jazz Standards as her repertoire. Harvey Cedars vocalist Sara Michaels is taking a fresh approach to her Jazz N' Blues. Exploring new arrangements and improvisational solos by featuring the husband of Sable, Jazz guitarist and arranger E. Shawn Qaissaunee and his Quintet. Jazz arrangements to the music of Eva Cassidy, Emmy Lou Harris, Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt,The Beatles, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, just to name a few as well as beautiful Jazz Standards by Peggy Lee and Billie Holiday along with a bit of the blues. Sara Michaels will connect you to her life's timeline of inspirational songs of many genres, her originals, along with Sharon Sable presenting songs from her newest CD,a tribute to Bloom Dearie. The Quintet is composed of some of the tri state's finest musicians, Aaron Graves-keys, Victor North-sax, E. Shawn Qaissaunee- guitar, Sam Noble- upright bass, and Adam Shumski- drums.

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of*
* Online ticket sales end at 12am on the day of the concert. Please call the office to purchase day-of tickets

Gesenia first conceived this project back in early 2016. She felt a void out there with regard to the music of Linda Ronstadt, and wanted to fill it with something very special. Gesenia spent almost an entire year searching for just the right musicians to fully showcase Linda’s music, from country rock to mariachi to big band to pop rock. And the result of her efforts is Ronstadt Revue — the world’s finest Linda Ronstadt tribute show.

Each member of the band is a seasoned, talented musician fully dedicated to recreating the sounds and vibe of a Linda Ronstadt live performance from back in the day. But of course, no Ronstadt tribute band can work without “that voice”. And if you close your eyes, Gesenia will have you believing that Linda really is with us on the stage. It is amazing!

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of

Suspiro Flamenco was founded by Liliana Ruiz inspired by her love and passion for flamenco. Our mission is to provide our audience with authentic traditional music, classical Spanish dance, and flamenco, as well as to share the mixture of cultures throughout different instruments. The diversity of our members’ background styles, are from Latin, Cuban and African percussion, to classical music, American jazz, Spanish culture, flamenco, folklore and more. The musicians and artists of Suspiro Flamenco are always ready to evolve and grow in this magical artistic journey. Together, we have assembled sounds, rhythms, voices, and movements interpreting stories through music and dance. For this reason, Suspiro Flamenco has created a very particular style in its performances.

Tickets: $30 Advance/ $35 Day of

Willie has toured across the U.S. with The Who and has sung with Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. As the induction program from the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame says: “His live performances are legendary.” In the summer of 2017 Willie Nile released his 11th studio album Positively Bob – Willie Nile Sings Bob Dylan to rave reviews. He is currently bringing his electrifying live show to audiences worldwide.

Tickets: $30

Stephen Kellogg returns to Long Beach Island for an intimate evening of songs and stories. Over the last decade, New England native Stephen Kellogg has performed more than 2,000 concerts around the world, raised thousands of dollars for causes close to his heart, been named Armed Forces Entertainer of the Year, and penned singles for artists like platinum selling rock band O.A.R and American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Stephen’s most recent writing work with legendary guitarist Robert Randolph, led to a Grammy nomination for “Best Contemporary Blues Record.” He’s also had his songs covered by international major label acts and released ten studio albums of his own yielding hundreds of thousands of ticket and record sales.

Tickets: $30

Twenty-three years ago, five guys got together to forma a Thursday night club as a labor of love. The idea was to play the old tunes, the classic and traditional bluegrass music of Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, and the Stanley Brothers. Many folks truly appreciate the old tunes, and for many young listeners, the classic sound is a whole new experience. The Last Whippoorwill’s featuring Harry Chadwick, Guitar; Dave MacDonald, Bass; Jeff Propert, Mandolin; Carl Baron, Banjo; and Joe Fili, Fiddle, have entertained traditional bluegrass music lovers and others new to the genre all around the tri-state area.

Tickets- $30 Advance/ $35 Day Of

Singer Songwriter Josh Rouse makes his LBI debut on June 23rd. Special guest local artist Sahara Moon will open the show. You don’t have to work hard to enjoy Rouse’s music. His songs present themselves to you with an open heart, an innate intelligence and an absolute lack of pretension. They are clear-eyed, empathetic and penetrating. Without pandering, they seek to satisfy both your ear and your understanding. The verses draw you in with telling detail, both musical and thematic, and the choruses lift and deliver. They resolve without seeming overly tidy or pat.

Tickets- $30

A community drum circle is an engaging, inclusive, family-friendly event, where people of all ages join together to share the spirit of connection and community by creating music together. Community drum circles provide an exciting way for families to participate and play music together in a relaxed, fun, friendly environment. The circle begins with a simple group pulse and slowly builds to a unique community rhythm where each member discovers their own rhythmic ideas and adds them to the groove. Mary creates a safe and supportive environment where all ages can connect with each other in completely new and fun ways. In a community drum circle every player is heard, valued, and celebrated for their unique contribution to the music. Oh yes, and did I mention how much FUN it is to make music together? Join us! No experience is needed, all are welcome! You may bring your own percussion instrument or use one of ours! Led by Mary Knysh and Dee Mann, music educators.

Get Out & Dance! with Janette Dishuk is a unique and fun ballroom dance series perfect for anyone wanting to learn the basics of a few dances to just get out on the dance floor and have a good time! Participants will have fun every step of the way as they learn the fundamentals of social dancing while developing style, technique, and grace on the dance floor. This six class series is designed to introduce mixed-level participants to the basics of Ballroom and Latin dancing. Take our taster session or join us for the whole series.