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Jesse Malin To Join Fulfill's "Shore To Rock Hunger" Benefit Concert
Star-studded lineup to include guitar legend G.E. Smith, Southside Johnny Lyon, Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie), Jill Hennessy and more
Fulfill (the Food Bank for Monmouth and Ocean Counties) announced today that Jesse Malin will join the lineup of performers at its inaugural benefit concert at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday, May 11. Tickets are on sale now via the Count Basie website and available here.
Malin, a New York City-based singer, songwriter and guitarist, is no stranger to the Jersey Shore, highlighted by his annual participation at the Light of Day Foundation WinterFest. Malin has collaborated with many musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Lucinda Williams and Ryan Adams.
G.E. Smith will make a rare Monmouth County appearance and perform as part of the evening's house band that includes drummer Shawn Pelton and will be led by music director Jeff Kazee. Smith is well known as the former band leader for Saturday Night Live. He has also recorded and performed with artists including Roger Waters, Hall & Oates, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, David Bowie and more.
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The pre-concert reception will honor two local musicians - Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes and Brian Kirk of Brian Kirk & The Jirks - as well as radio personality Tom Cunningham, host of Springsteen on Sunday on 107.1 The Boss, for their longtime commitment to alleviating hunger in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.
Full lineup to include:
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- G.E. Smith
- Southside Johnny Lyon
- Jesse Malin
- Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie)
- Jill Hennessy (singer/actress from Crossing Jordan and Law & Order)
- Early Elton Trio (featuring Jeff Kazee, Rich Pagano and John Conte)
- Brian Kirk (Brian Kirk & The Jirks)
- House band featuring Jeff Kazee, G.E. Smith, drummer Shawn Pelton, guitarist Billy Norris, and the Asbury Jukes horns
“We are excited and incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to showcase these three pillars of the music community and to thank them for their support of our mission to help provide food, services, and hope to the people of Monmouth and Ocean Counties,” said Triada Stampas, President and CEO, Fulfill. “We hope the community will turn out in large numbers to take part in what we know will be an incredible night filled with music and entertainment.”
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About Fulfill
Fulfill, the food bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, has been providing food for families at the Jersey Shore for more than thirty-eight years. We supply over 1,100,000 meals per month by distributing food to nearly 300 feeding agencies in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, including soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters, and by delivering food to families, children, seniors, veterans, and more. Fulfill also offers a suite of programs to connect people to the resources they need to become self-sufficient. Our team assists with applications for SNAP, affordable health care, and utility assistance. They also help with affordable housing applications, budgeting and money management, and senior services. Fulfill also provides community and school garden programs, and a 13-week culinary training program. To learn more about our programs or how to get involved, visit www.fulfillnj.org.
