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SAVE THE DATE - February 4, 2012 "Beat the Winter Blues -- Meet, Mingle & Music"
The Brookdale Alumni Association and radio station 90.5 FM The Night are excited to present "Beat the Winter Blues -- Meet, Mingle & Music" a social networking event on Saturday, February 4, 2012 for alumni, friends and station members featuring a live concert by Brookdale alumna, Laura Crisci and her "Whoever Show's Up" All Star Band at Brookdale Performing Arts Center. There will be a pre-show reception starting at 7pm featuring complimentary light fare with a wine and beer cash bar. The concert begins at 8pm and features Laura Crisci “The Prodigal Daughter of Asbury Park” along with her band of merry men, including Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, an original E Street drummer; PK Lavengood, guitarist for John Eddie; Gary Oleyar, who has played violin, mandolin, and dobro with legends like Loggins & Messina, Kenny Chesney, and Bog Seger; Arne Wendt, BonJovi keyboardist, and more. It’s a full-on show that promises to lift spirits and bring a warm breezy blast to beat the winter blues. The Presenting Sponsor is Plymouth Rock Assurance in conjunction with the Brookdale Alumni Association and 90.5 FM The Night. “We are excited to welcome Laura back to Brookdale and pleased to offer our alumni, friends and 90.5 The Night listeners and members the opportunity to experience world-class entertainment in our Performing Arts Center,” stated Tim Zeiss, Executive Director, Foundation and Alumni Affairs. “This will be a multi-faceted performance combining music, story-telling, and theater, themed to boardwalk carnival-like scenes that reflect Laura’s lie journey and her Asbury Park and Jersey Shore roots.” Advance tickets are $20 for the general public, $16 for members of the Brookdale Community College Alumni Association, and $12 for students with a valid ID. Students must show their current ID card at the theater. Order tickets online at www.brookdalealumniassociation.com. There is no service fee. As an added bonus, ticket purchasers can download a free copy of “My Valentine,” a new recording hot off the presses. Purchase tickets early in order to guarantee admission. If supplies last, tickets will be available at the door for $25 for the general public, $20 for members of the Alumni Association (must show membership card), and $15 for Brookdale students with a valid ID. The event is general admission. This event is general admission. Keep your receipt and bring to "will call" window at PAC the night of the show . No tickets will be mailed For more information on the concert and the Brookdale Alumni Association, email alumni@brookdalecc.edu A few years ago, Jersey Shore native Laura Crisci made her return from Nashville back to her hometown of Asbury Park. Soon her long time friends and fans convinced her it was time to dust off her guitar, so she gathered up the "Whoever Shows Up" Band and recorded her debut album All Is Well, which continues to receive rave reviews. On July 1, 2010 she began her "All Is Well...In The World" Tour playing world-renowned festivals and venues in Amsterdam, France, and Italy. In July of 2011, she continued her tour for six weeks in England, Scotland and back to Amsterdam. Laura has an extensive history of playing with the best of the best from the Jersey Shore. Many veteran players have backed Crisci’s original performances from the shore, including former Springsteen members Danny Federici, Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez, Bob Alfano, and Gary Talent, as well as Bob Burger, Bobby Bandiera and Tico Torres from BonJovi. Always fun, intelligent, and thought-provoking, Crisci's unique style and sound are a breath of fresh ocean air! "It's been pointed out to me recently that I tell the story of the girl riding in the car that the Jersey boy was singing about. Until now, it's always been told from the boy’s perspective and no one ever knew what she was thinking. It was then I realized that my songs have always told that story, but this time around, I'm driving the car. The time has finally come for that side of the story to be heard." “Her tunes are a delicate narrative weave of life’s ups and downs, fortified by a ringing acoustic guitar and a thumping back beat.” Robert Santelli, Curator of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame “Laura Crisci writes about the human condition of love. It’s about a personal journey through the bad times, the successful turn-arounds, and the resulting aura of not giving up when the chips are down. There’s no stance against congress or the President. There are no partisan messages, accusations about the ozone or the economy here. All Is Well is a fun-filled romp through the blue-collar world of this guitar slingin’ singer. And at the end of the day that’s what rock and roll is all about.” John Pfeiffer, The Aquarian/East Coast Rocker Magazines Her music is available at www.lauracrisci.com
The Brookdale Alumni Association is a non-profit organization governed by Brookdale alumni who volunteer their time, talents, and resources. Their desire is to "give back" to the college in appreciation for their experiences while a Brookdale student.
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