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Bruce Springsteen made the Stone Pony in Asbury Park famous
Bruce Springsteen has played at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park more than 100 times.
Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band are coming to Little Eden.
Azaria’s Springsteen tribute show will premiere on Friday, November 15th at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, August 14th at 10am. Prices have not yet been announced, but the presale code is “PONY.”
Azaria is perhaps best known for his work on “The Simpsons,” where he voices Moe the Bartender, Police Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy and others. His film roles include “The Birdcage,” “Along Came Polly” and “Night at the Museum.” His television roles include “Friends” and “Ray Donovan.”
He felt the desire to sing like Springsteen at his 60th birthday party.
“I look at it as a theatrical performance,” Azaria told Rolling Stone. “I stay in character as Bruce, even as I tell stories about myself. It’s a piece of performance, but I’m not a Bruce impersonator.”
Additional upcoming shows will be on Thursday, October 31st at the Brooklyn Bowl in Philadelphia and Friday, November 8th at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn.
More: Here is the untold story of the Stone Pony, who will celebrate his 50th birthday in 2024
Proceeds will benefit the Four Through Nine Foundation, founded by Azaria, which supports social justice, education and recovery.
“I can’t think of a better way to spend my time and pursue my passion for voices than to perform these songs to an audience that loves them, lovingly honoring Bruce while raising money for people who need it,” Azaria said in a statement.
For more information and tickets to the Asbury Park show, visit stoneponyonline.com. The pony is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.
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Jersey Shore native Chris Jordan covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Reach him at [email protected].
