Steve Forbert is scheduled to open the new concert series at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove.
Split Level Concerts at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove will begin its inaugural season in October, bringing nationally and internationally touring Americana and contemporary folk musicians to the Jersey Shore.
Tickets for all seven concerts are now on sale.
Steve Forbert will open the series Oct. 19 with special guest Pamela Flores.
The promoters said homegrown singer/songwriters will be opening several of the shows. All shows will take place at JSAC’s Palaia Theater at 8 p.m.
Here is the lineup: Sat., Oct. 19 – Steve Forbert with special guest Pamela Flores Sat., Nov. 16 Brian Dunne with special guest Jake Thistle, Sat., Dec. 21 Griffin House with special guest Cranston Dean, Sat., Jan. 25 Jill Sobule with special guest Renee Maskin, Sat., Feb. 22 – Maia Sharp and Antje Duvekot, Sat., March 22 Michael McDermott with special guest Colton Kayser and Sat., April 26 Rod Picott and Anya Hinkle
To purchase tickets, log on to jerseyshoreartscenter.ticketleap.com.
JSAC Director of Events Programs Jeanne Power-Galli said sponsors have supported this singer/songwriter concert series.
“Not only will we now have exceptional musical entertainment right here at JSAC, we will also be providing an important community service through a new partnership with Musicians On A Mission (MOAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music,” she said. “ MOAM will be on hand at all seven of the concerts, collecting donations that will be split between JSAC and a charity chosen for each concert.”
Split Level Concerts began as a house concert series in 2000 and grew to eventually present shows at the JCC of Central NJ in Scotch Plains and the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway. Mark Klemow, the founder of the series said, “The initial response has been tremendous. Tickets are selling and sponsorships are rolling in. We are thrilled to provide an excellent listening experience at a ticket price that won’t break the bank!”
The Jersey Shore Arts Center, located at 66 S. Main Street in Ocean Grove, offers a diverse array of programming that promotes the arts, provides educational experiences, engages the community, and supports local artists.