2008 Celebrity Concert Series

   
   

Tommy Emmanuel

Two-time Grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades. Tommy's unique style - he calls it simply "finger style" - is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano, using all ten fingers. In 1999 Chet Atkins honored Tommy Emmanuel the rare title of "Certified Guitar Player" for his lifetime contribution to the art of fingerstyle guitar playing, an honor shared by only three other people in the world. His dazzling performances, flawless guitar skills and voluminous repertoire never fail to amaze audiences and engage thousands of new fans everywhere. Tommy Emmanuel's flair and unforgettable showmanship have created an enviable fan base that continues to grow even larger every year.

 

June 15 & 16 at 8:00  $34.50

 

Judy Collins

Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 40 years. Judy Collins noted for her rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" on her classic 1967 album, Wildflowers. Winning "Song of the Year" at the 1975 Grammy's Awards show was Judy's version of "Send in the Clowns," from the Broadway musical "A Little Night Music."  Judy Collins continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.

July 7 at 6:30 & 9:00 pm $44.50

 

Comedy Tonight

Joe Bublewicz and two other nationally known comics present an evening of Stand-Up Comedy.  These nights have sold out in the past two years, and we expect more of the same.  Please note that there will be different comedians on each of these nights, so the show will be unique each of the two evenings.  Please also note that Stand-Up Comedy will have material that could be considered a bit risqué.

July 14 & August 18 at 8:30 pm $15.00

 

Tuckerton Seaport at Surflight Theatre

Cosponsored by the Long Beach Island Historical Society and Sponsored by G. Anderson Real Estate and Anderson Insurance, The Tuckerton Seaport will bring an evening of entertainment with “Sea Monsters, The US Lifesaving Service, Man eating sharks, and traditional songs and shanties of the sea”. Fun for the whole family.

July 28 at 7:00 pm $10.00

 

 

The Mills Brothers

with special guests The Ink Spots

Two extraordinary groups from the golden age of harmony and swing combine for one special night at Surflight Theatre.  For more than uninterrupted 75 years, the magical appeal of the eloquent music of The Mills Brothers has attracted adoring audiences worldwide. John Mills - son, grandson and nephew of the original group’s members – along with Elmer Hopper recreate the inimitable sounds of The Mills Brothers

While numerous personnel changes have taken place within The Ink Spots in its 60 + years of existence, the familiar close harmonies remain.  Over the years, their unique style, sound and elegant stage presence have delighted audiences worldwide. The Ink Spots continue to delight audiences with the wonderful harmonies and arrangements that have made the group a musical legend around the world.

August 4 at 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm $38.50

 

Beatlemania Now!

4 accomplished musicians/actors/Beatles Impersonators who bear uncanny resemblances to John, Paul, George and Ringo, and possess vocal talents to sound like them as well.  Having performed their tribute before Hundreds of Thousands of people over the years, BEATLEMANIA NOW successfully recaptures the mood and frantic intensity of that by-gone era.  The performers skillfully and effectively recreate the sights and sounds that were and still are...The Beatles!!!

November 29 at 8:00 pm $32.50