THE STONE PONY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS: "STONE PONY DAY" PROCLAMATION AND ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Photo by Diane DiMemmo
ASBURY PARK, NJ – February 7, 2024 – The Stone Pony, an iconic venue and cornerstone of musical history, proudly announces its 50th-anniversary celebration. In honor of this monumental milestone, the New Jersey State Legislature, Monmouth County, and the City of Asbury Park unite to proclaim February 8th as "Stone Pony Day."
Official Press Event:
"Stone Pony Day" Proclamation Ceremony
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
The venue kicks off a yearlong celebration with two weeks of special events, beginning with the proclamation ceremony. Distinguished local dignitaries will gather on the storied Stone Pony stage to mark the occasion. Media representatives are invited to capture this historic moment. Following the proclamation, join the public celebration with "Cheers to 50!" at 7 p.m. Original owner Jack Roig and General Manager Caroline O’Toole will raise a toast to 50 years of music and memories, accompanied by the Pony's original house DJ, Lee Mrowicki, spinning the greatest hits.
The celebration continues February 10th with a special event presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Titled "Celebrating The Stone Pony Anniversary: Spotlighting 50 Legendary Years of Music Memories," this event features Stone Pony founder Jack Roig, legendary musicians, impresarios, and other influential figures sharing intimate stories and memories.
PROCLAMATION CEREMONY DIGNITARIES IN ATTENDANCE:
New Jersey State Legislature
- Senator Vin Gopal
- Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, M.D.
- Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul
Monmouth County
- Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone
- Monmouth County Commissioner Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra
- Monmouth County Commissioner Nick DiRocco
- Monmouth County Commissioner Erik Anderson
- Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon
- Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden
City of Asbury Park: Mayor & City Council
- John Moor, Mayor
- Amy Quinn, Deputy Mayor
- Angela Ahbez-Anderson, Councilmember
- Eileen Chapman, Councilmember
- Yvonne Clayton, Councilmember
*For media inquiries, contact Devon Smith at thepony@stoneponyonline.com or 267-977-8711.*
