The Stone Pony, opened its doors on Feb. 8, 1974 in a building which formerly housed a popular restaurant called Mrs. Jay’s.
In December of 1974, the first of the Pony’s many “house bands,” the Blackberry Booze Band, began playing regularly, and drew large crowds. The Blackberry Booze Band, featured “Southside” Johnny Lyon and Middletown’s Steve Van Zandt. With new personnel and an added soulful, horn driven and classic R&B repertoire, the band was renamed Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, and played three nights a week at the club.
The club has attracted fans from around the world hoping to catch a glimpse of local hero Bruce Springsteen, who performs regularly onstage with friends or with the E Street Band before going on tour.
Other Notable Acts That Played at The Stone Pony Include:
2/12/2022 – Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
12/4/2021 – Gary “U.S.” Bonds
11/12/2021 – The Wallflowers
0/26/2019 – The Smithereens
9/18/2018 – Nils Lofgren
4/26/2018 – Dweezil Zappa
10/22/2015 – Dave Davies
8/14/2013 – Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts
1/19/2013 – Gin Blossoms
5/18/2012 – Fishbone
11/5/2011 – Ace Frehley
1/29/2011 – Bruce Springsteen
6/11/2010 – They Might Be Giants
12/13/2007 – Todd Rundgren
6/20/2006 – Blues Traveler
7/11/2003 – Donovan
5/5/2002 – Dickey Betts & Great Southern
7/18/2001 – Hot Tuna
12/5/2000 – Warren Zevon
12/20/1997 – blink 182
11/26/1996 – Social Distortion
8/12/1995 – Ramones
9/9/1994 – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
8/26/1994 – The Band
8/3/1994 – Green Day
4/10/1993 – The Goo Goo Dolls
11/15/1992 – Asia
3/9/1991 – Cyndi Lauper
4/14/1990 – KISS
4/1/1990 – Joe Walsh
1/7/0989 – Blue Öyster Cult
2/20/1988 – Meat Loaf
5/15/1987 – Robin Trower
4/4/1986 – Darlene Love
10/19/1984 – The Alvin Lee Band
12/16/1977 – Elvis Costello & The Attractions
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park NJ 07712
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