From the timeless echoes of Jersey Shore classics to the pulsating rhythms of reggae and indie pop, The Stone Pony is set to host an eclectic lineup this spring. Highlighting the legendary music scene, events include a Jersey Shore tribute, an ’80s extravaganza, and a celebration of diverse genres featuring renowned artists. The upcoming events promise a musical journey that transcends genres and generations, offering something for every music enthusiast. Join us as we delve deeper into the artists and experiences that make these events truly remarkable.

Unveiling the Musical Tapestry at The Stone Pony: A Celebration of Diverse Sounds

The Stone Pony, a legendary venue known for its eclectic musical offerings, is set to host a series of spectacular events in its 2025 season. From Warren Zeiders' country-rock fusion to Dispatch's roots rock legacy, this season promises an array of musical experiences. Whether you're a fan of alternative pop, folk, indie, or electrifying country hits, there's something for everyone. With artists like Evan Honer, Russell Dickerson, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and others, the stage is set for an unforgettable season that celebrates music's rich tapestry.

The Stone Pony's 2025 Season: A Celebration of Music Diversity

Get ready for a musical journey this May at The Stone Pony, as the iconic venue hosts a series of thrilling performances. With headliners like Warren Zeiders, Evan Honer, and Bad Nerves, each event brings its unique flavor to the stage. From heartland rock to folk, and indie-Americana to roots rock, these artists are set to deliver unforgettable performances. Join us as we dive into the details of each event, highlighting the talents and stories that make this month at The Stone Pony an experience to remember.

The Stone Pony: May 2025's Musical Extravaganza

Prepare for a musical extravaganza at The Stone Pony this summer! From the electrifying beats of The Infamous Stringdusters and the soul-stirring melodies of Dispatch, to Russell Dickerson's chart-toppers, the summer stage promises a diverse lineup. With performances from Ziggy Alberts, The Driver Era, The Black Keys, Slightly Stoopid, and more, each concert offers a unique musical experience that will echo through the vibrant summer nights in New Jersey. Get ready for unforgettable performances that capture the essence of music, creativity, and celebration.

The Stone Pony Summer Spectacle: A Musical Journey

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Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion
Summer of Discontent Tour
with The Mainliners
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage



Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion

Cody Jinks - The Hippies and Cowboys Tour

Yacht Rock Revue - Yacht Rock Forever Tour Presented by CANN

Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Thanks For Coming Tour

Slightly Stoopid

The Black Keys

The Driver Era: Obsession Tour

Ziggy Alberts

Russell Dickerson is known for his electrifying performances and “unstoppable energy fans can’t get enough of” (E! News). After bursting onto the scene, the Tennessee native quickly stood out from the pack as he released four consecutive career-starting singles that reached No. One on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. Since then, Dickerson has earned platinum or better status on singles including “Yours” (3X Platinum), “Blue Tacoma” (2X Platinum), “Every Little Thing” (Platinum), “Love You Like I Used To” (Platinum), and “She Likes It” ft. Jake Scott (2X Platinum). Just last year, he clocked his fifth No. One with “God Gave Me A Girl.” This year, he released “Good Day To Have A Great Day,” followed by his latest single “Bones,” which was the biggest radio debut of his career.


Russell Dickerson

Formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont DISPATCH have
forged their own path outside the mainstream music industry as one of the most successful
artists in the roots rock scene. Over the course of a slew of acclaimed studio and live albums
and countless tours and festivals, the band has gone on to become one of biggest success
stories in independent music history, selling out three nights at Madison Square Garden and
drawing over 100,000 fans to a massive outdoor show in their adopted hometown of Boston
without any traditional radio or major label support.

Dispatch W/ John Butler (with Band) - Summer Tour 2025

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong & The Infamous Stringdusters
Melt
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage



Pigeons Playing Ping Pong /The Infamous Stringdusters/ Melt

Mayday Parade

The Wood Brothers

“Joe Russo’s Almost Dead is Marco Benevento, Dave Dreiwitz, Tom Hamilton, Scott Metzger and Joe Russo. We’re a Grateful Dead cover band.”

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead

Bad Nerves

Evan Honer was still a college student in Southern California when his music — a mix of acoustic folk, indie-Americana, and alternative pop, delivered by a young songwriter who’s never been afraid to blur the boundaries between genres — began earning a global audience. It happened fast. One minute, he was uploading performance videos to social media with little response. The next, he was a viral success, earning 100 million streams with his version of the Tyler Childers deep cut “Jersey Giant” and building a following with his original music, too.


Evan Honer

Warren Zeiders was still a collegiate star athlete when he released Ride the Lightning, a platinum-certified debut single whose mix of country storytelling, heartland twang, and larger-than-life rock ‘n’ roll launched his career. He continued the momentum with 2023’s Pretty Little Poison. Released on the heels of his 717 Tapes compilation, Pretty Little Poison positioned Zeiders as Nashville’s newest headliner at just 24 years old. He created the album during a whirlwind period that found the young artist selling out his first national tour in 72 hours, making his debut national television appearance on Kelly Clarkson’s TV show, performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time, landing a spot on Stagecoach’s lineup, charting his first Top 40 hit on the Billboard charts, and racking up a staggering 1.4 billion TikTok views and 895 million audio streams. Produced by chart-topping producers Ross Copperman and Bart Butler, Pretty Little Poison is modern country music at its most heartfelt, created by a young songwriter whose push into mainstream culture has been nothing short of meteoric.

Warren Zeiders

Neon Trees

Buckethead

Dorothy with Special Guest Cory Marks

DEAN LEWIS, an Australian singer-songwriter, is renowned for his heartfelt lyrics and emotive voice. Born on October 21, 1987, in Sydney, Australia, he gained international fame with his hit single “Waves” in 2016, celebrated for its raw emotional depth. His debut album, “A Place We Knew,” released in 2019, solidified his status in the music industry with hits like “Be Alright” and “7 Minutes.”

Dean Lewis

Illegally Blind knows how to rock you with faithful renditions of the  top hits from the golden era of rock! A stellar ’70s and ’80s classic rock tribute with a great band that really nails the timeless music that ruled the FM airwaves from yacht rock to arena anthems, you will know and love every song. Raise your lighters high and get ready to scream for more!

Illegally Blind

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Melvin is most revered for his powerful, high-spirited, Hammond B-3 organ, and keyboards in the Jerry Garcia Band. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”. From blues to funk to rock to jazz, Melvin Seals serves up a tasty mix with a little R&B and gospel thrown in to spice things up.

Melvin Seals and JGB

Tramps Like Us will perform Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s epic concert from the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park – Sept 15, 2024 in its entirety! at The Stone Pony (a 30-song, three-hour show). Fans can also expect some classic Bruce favorites to close the show. This is an early show starting at 8 pm.

Tramps Like Us

Paint the Pony Purple is an all-inclusive Benefit Concert in support of the epilepsy community of New Jersey. This Epilepsy Services of New Jersey (ESNJ) event, hosted at the world famous, Stone Pony music venue, is in its 14th year and is geared towards epilepsy awareness, advocacy and fundraising efforts that directly support programs and services for those living with epilepsy and their families. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and engage with local sponsors and exhibitors that also provide valuable resources for the epilepsy community here in New Jersey while enjoying the day with family & friends all gathered in their support. 

Paint the Pony Purple

Arm's Length

Asbury Park’s rising jam band Fungkshui returns for their first headline appearance at The Stone Pony. Fungshui brings sweet and aggressive guitar driven jams. This band is intense and always delivers on stage. Buckle up and get ready for lift-off with the Fungk’s interstellar jams. Desert Jellies opens at 7:30.

Fungkshui

Isabella Dussias and her band return to the Pony for a headline show with special guest Eventide. This show was moved from Jan. 11. All local pink tickets will be honored at the door.

Isabella is a New Jersey native and emerging NYC-based singer songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose intimate lyrics and melodies fuse indie pop, folk, rock, and orchestral elements. She enjoys the entire process of creating music: writing, producing, and performing. Along with her catalog of songs, Isabella’s list of works expands into musical theatre and film scoring where she has received national and international recognition as a recipient of several awards at the Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards. Most recently, in 2024 she was named a voting member of the Recording Academy. Come hear Isabella and her band perform an original set.

Isabella Dussias With Special Guest Eventide

Blackwells Mill returns for a headline show! Hailing from Central NJ, Blackwells Mill is a five-piece band that really brings the party with a diverse and entertaining repertoire consisting of rock, country, soul, and dance music. They rock something for everybody… so make a request! Fronted by Nancy Lara (singer/acoustic guitarist), the band also consists of Maurice (Mo) Evans (lead guitar), Drew Rucinski (guitar) Chris Lerro (bass) and Paul Repetto (drums). Join us for a great night of NJ Rock N Roll!

Blackwells Mill, Nitro Blues, Erik Mason Band, Surf City and More

Pat Roddy Band

Nobody Loves You More (2024) is Kim’s debut solo album, although technically not her first release under her own name (she self-released a five-part, 10-song 7” vinyl series in 2013).

Nobody Loves You More’s oldest songs are “Are You Mine?” and “Wish I Was.” Both were written and originally recorded shortly after the Pixies’ “Lost Cities Tour” (2011), after which Kim relocated to L.A. to work on new songs with musician friends including former Breeders member Mando Lopez. Earlier versions of these songs were featured on the 2013 vinyl series.

Kim Deal

“Kona Dub-Rock.” That’s how Pepper describes their blend of reggae, alternative rock, dub, island rhythms, and punk rock energy. It’s a sound that’s taken the trio from the Big Island of Hawaii — where vocalist/guitarist Kaleo Wassman, vocalist/bassist Bret Bollinger, and drummer Yesod Williams held their first band practice as teenagers in the late 1990s — to the upper reaches of Billboard’s Reggae Albums chart, where 2019’s Local Motion peaked at Number 1.

Pepper

Evoking the ocean and guided by the spirit of travel, The Hip Abduction pilot a sonic expedition past genre barriers. The band is the moniker for singer/songwriter David New who writes and produces music in between travel excursions and touring. Live shows morph into a versatile musical ensemble consisting of Matt Poynter (drums), Chris Powers (bass), Justino Walker (guitar, vocals, ngoni), and Cody Moore (keys, sax); each of whom have a mutual appreciation for African (Afrobeat/Soukous/Malian Blues), Reggae, and American (jam/electronic/indie) music. Since 2012, the band has played almost every noteworthy music festival in the country, has landed major TV/Movie syncs and Sirius XM radio spins, have 750k mo listeners on Spotify, have provided direct cross country tour support for artists like Dirty Heads, Galactic, Slightly Stoopid, The Revivalists, and who’s highly energized live show have landed the 5-piece a sizable fanbase across the US and Canada.

The Hip Abduction

Brian Kirk returns to The Stone Pony with a brand new show! THE BIG ’80s SHOW. BK’s big band plays the biggest hits of the ’80s along with BK & the Jirks favorites! Join us for this 2 set show with NJ’s king of the party Brian Kirk!

Brian Kirk & the Jirks

The Promised Land is always ‘Having a Party’ playing favorites from: Southside, Bruce, Cafferty, Bonds, Smithereens and more! Join us for a night of ‘Classic Asbury’ music that brings you back to the heyday of the Jersey Shore music scene. Always a special night at the Pony!

Promised Land Jersey Shore Music Tribute w/ Stretch and the Armstrongs

Dust off your hats and boots, Luke Combs UK (the world’s leading tribute to Luke Combs endorsed by the man himself) is coming to town for an unforgettable night of country music with his full band. Luke Combs UK is the closest you’ll get to the real deal with the look and authentic sound of the GRAMMY nominated country music megastar. Screamin’ Rebel Angels open.

Luke Combs UK

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late night DJ based dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams. We may even invite some of your favorite artists and bands to surprise you and join the party. Get ready to scream your lungs out, mosh, and dance to all your favorite songs with all of your favorite people and experience the awesomeness that is Emo Night Brooklyn.

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