'Unprecedented Heat Wave' Postpones Concert Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary

FREEHOLD, NJ — Due to dangerously high temperatures forecast for the holiday weekend, the MonmouthNJ 250: The Concert at ParkStage has been postponed, officials recently announced.

Originally scheduled to take place on Friday, the concert (featuring Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) has been rescheduled for Friday, July 17, at 5 p.m.

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According to the National Weather Service (NWS), an Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for parts of New Jersey, including Monmouth County.

A prolonged period of dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to produce heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees from Wednesday through Sunday.

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Due to these conditions, Monmouth County officials, the Count Basie Center for the Arts and Stevie Van Zandt jointly agreed that postponing this show was in the best interest of the audience's safety.

“The safety of concertgoers, County and Basie employees, and the artists performing is our highest priority,” said Commissioner Director Thomas Arnone.

“With an unprecedented heat wave forecast for the holiday weekend, the County, the Count Basie Center for the Arts, and Stevie Van Zandt have, out of an abundance of caution, postponed MonmouthNJ 250: The Concert from July 3 to July 17,” Arnone continued.

“We remain committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience for everyone who attends ParkStage.”

The scheduled lineup for the rescheduled show on July 17 is as follows:

• Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul
• Jake Clemons Band
• Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers with Gary U.S. Bonds
• The Weeklings

“Postponing this show was not a decision made lightly, but the forecasts call for potentially record-breaking temperatures and dangerous conditions,” said Adam Phillipson, President & CEO of the Count Basie Center for the Arts.

“We’re grateful for everyone’s understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back when we reschedule later this month.”

Tickets will be valid for the new date. Anyone unable to attend should contact Ticketmaster by July 8 to initiate a refund.

Additionally, Low Cut Connie, originally scheduled to perform as part of the lineup for the concert at ParkStage, will now be performing this Friday at The Vogel at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now at thebasie.org.

To learn more about ParkStage, you can visit their website.

ParkStage is located at the East Freehold Park Showgrounds.