Direct From Paris
Les Yeux Noirs: Gypsy Klezmer Music
WHEN: Sunday, March 15, 3:00 PM
WHERE: William Paterson University Shea Center, 300 Pompton Ave., Wayne
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This Paris-based sextet combines traditional melodies from their many inspirations (Klezmer, Romani music, and Gypsy Jazz) as well as modern Jazz styles. They include everything from a Yiddish lullaby to a rousing, dance-inspiring fusion of klezmer violin with modern sampling and Arabic drums. Their name is taken from Russian Gypsy song, Dark Eyes, made popular by Django Reinhardt.
Distinguished Lecturer Series presents
Author, Sports Reporter, and Philanthropist
Mitch Albom
The Thrill of Victory, The Agony of the Rest: The Good, Bad and Ugly of America's Obsession with Sports
WHEN: Friday, March 27, 7:30 PM
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Join best-selling author of Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom, as he takes us through his 35 years of sports coverage, from the biggest names in sports to the dangers of fandom.
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
WHEN: Saturday, March 28, 8:00 PM
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With their classic blend of hard-core R&B and street-level rock, molten grooves, soulful guitar licks and blistering horn section, Johnny and the Jukes continue to put their unique stamp on the Jersey Shore sound.
Onstage Café at Shea presents An American Co-Bill
Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers
plus Yarn
WHEN: Friday, April 10, 8:00 PM
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The daughter of music legend Levon Helm, Amy Helm wields a powerful voice that can both stir and soothe, whether she is singing traditional gospel, blues standards or her own heartfelt compositions. The Grammy-nominated roots band, Yarn, will start the evening with their unique brand of country rock. Sit onstage and enjoy a delicious dinner buffet along with beer and wine or enjoy the show only with a general admission ticket. Onstage guests should arrive at 6:30 pm.
The Doo Wop Project
Featuring Stars from Jersey Boys and
Motown the Musical
WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 8:00 PM
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Featuring current and former stars of Broadway's smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of the music from the groups like the Crests, the Belmonts, and Flamingos, through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons, all the way to Michael Jackson and Amy Winehouse.
Glen Burtnik's
Summer of Love Concert
The Music of the Woodstock Generation
WHEN: Saturday, May 9 , 8:00 PM
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The Summer of Love Concert,a tribute to the music of the Woodstock Generation, returns to the Shea Center along with the famous Pig Light Show. Whether this is your third year with us or your first, you'll hear songs that you have never heard before, as well as some of your Summer of Love favorites commemorating the musical landscape between 1967 and 1969. Hear the greatest hits from The Doors, Donovan, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Country Joe and The Fish, Cream, The Beach Boys, Otis Redding, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Beatles, and more, led by the brilliant music direction of Glen Burtnik and played by an ensemble of gifted, local talent!
