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Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts

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On tour Yes
Followers 43,607
Category Rock, Classic Rock
Concerts
Dec
06
The Warehouse at FTC
Fairfield
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Dec
07
Park Theatre
Cranston
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Dec
13
The Colonial Theatre
Phoenixville
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Dec
14
Birchmere
Alexandria
Tickets
Dec
31
Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at Count Basie Center for the Arts
Red Bank
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Mar
17
Florida Theatre
Jacksonville
Tickets
Apr
11
The Cabot
Beverly
Tickets
About Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Southside Johnny (real name John Lyon, born December 4, 1948 in Neptune, New Jersey) is an American singer, harmonica player, and songwriter, who usually fronts his band The Asbury Jukes. Lyon grew up in Ocean Grove, New Jersey and graduated from Neptune High School. As an artist, Southside Johnny first achieved prominence in the mid-1970s as the second act to emerge from the Jersey Shore music scene and be considered part of the Jersey Shore sound, following Bruce Springsteen. Southside's first three albums, I Don't Want to Go Home (1976), This Time It's For Real (1977), and Hearts of Stone (1978), were Stax-influenced R&B arranged and produced by the co-founder of the band and Springsteen confederate Steven Van Zandt and largely featured songs written by Van Zandt and/or Springsteen. The Van Zandt-written "I Don't Want To Go Home" became Southside's signature song, an evocative mixture of horn-based melodic riffs and sentimental lyrics. Other notable songs included "The Fever","Talk to Me," "This Time It's For Real," "Love on the Wrong Side of Town," and the definitive version of Springsteen's " Hearts of Stone." Southside has long been considered the Grandfather of "the New Jersey Sound." Jon bon Jovi has acknowledged Southside as "his reason for singing." In 1982 the Rolling Stone Magazine voted the album Hearts of Stone among the top 100 albums of the 70's and 80's. Cast under Springsteen's long shadow, national commercial success eluded Southside and the Jukes, and in 1979 they were dropped by their record company. Now working without Van Zandt, they released The Jukes in 1979 and Love is a Sacrifice in 1980. Neither of these achieved much success either. The band's first official live release also came out in 1980, the double album Reach Up and Touch the Sky. During the 1980s Southside Johnny's recording contracts continued to change almost by album, but he continued to release records: Trash It Up (1983), a disco influenced album written by Billy Rush and produced by Nile Rodgers; In the Heat (1984) an album trying to reach out to "Adult Oriented Radio"; and At Least We Got Shoes (1986) where guitarist and Jersey shore fixture Bobby Bandiera, who often plays a custom guitar built by First Act Guitars took over songwriting and guitar work from Billy Rush and led the Asbury Jukes back to their original sound. Songwriting credits on At Least We Got Shoes also contain a song co-written by Bandiera and singer Patti Scialfa, who was known as a Jukes collaborator since the 1980 album Love is a Sacrifice and who became a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band in 1984. In 1988 Southside Johnny released his first solo record Slow Dance containing ballads and love songs, but also "Little Calcutta" which is still discussed as Southside's most political song of his career, describing the life and environment of the homeless in New York City. More record label switches, Jukes personnel changes, tours and club dates followed. His recording career was re-launched with the album Better Days (1991), which featured production by Van Zandt, songs by Springsteen, and vocal performances from Van Zandt, Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi. With Bobby Bandiera driving the band, the Jukes were gaining new energy for a world wide tour supporting the album. But once again, Southside Johnny's bad luck with the industry was shown when the record label went bankrupt while the tour was still rolling. Southside performed the theme song for the 1990s sitcom Dave's World, a cover of Billy Joel's "You May Be Right." Southside eventually relocated to Nashville taking a break from the music business. A few members of the Asbury Jukes would end up being part of The Max Weinberg 7 on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien television show, while some others went on tour and into the recording studio with artists like Jon Bon Jovi, Mink DeVille, Graham Parker, Robert Cray. In 1998 Southside Johnny came back into the spotlight with an independent release titled Spittin' Fire, a live record with a semi-acoustic Jukes lineup released in France containing a 20 song set recorded during a series of 10 shows at the "Chesterfield Café" in Paris, France. After a decade without a record contract Southside finally founded his own record label in 2001 under the name of Leroy Records, and started releasing and distributing his new records fully under his own control: Messin' with the Blues (2000), Going to Jukesville (2002), Missing Pieces (2004), Into the Harbour (2005). Southside continues to perform, and maintains substantial audience followings in some regions of the U.S., such as New Jersey, New York, northeast Ohio, and abroad, in the UK and continental Europe, as 2002's Live At The Opera House DVD, filmed at a sell-out performance in Newcastle upon Tyne, demonstrates. As of 2005, he resides on the Delaware Bay. His annual appearances at Springsteen's Asbury Park holiday shows draw as much crowd excitement as Springsteen himself.
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Rock, Classic Rock
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What fans are saying
Linda
5 / 5
Beyond fab! Southside. And the Jukes were on fire! Great set list, , fun venue, and seeing Jersey’s best made for a show to remember. Southside never disappoints, and how lucky we were to enjoy one of rocks most underrated and unrecognized legends! Can’t wait to see these Jersey boys again!
City Winery New York City New York City, NY
May 24, 2024
Patty Klemz
5 / 5
We, as always, loved the show. We traveled from MN - we’re lifetime fans and never miss a show locally. We brought our friend from IL and now you have another big fan. Sound was great, venue was awesome, loved the food options. Love you Johnny & the jukes!! See you back in MN at the Dakota!!
City Winery Chicago Chicago, IL
Jul 02, 2022
Jim
4 / 5
The concert was very good. I have followed southside Johnny for a long time but I have never seen them live. the Tin Pan was a great place to see them play. all seats were good. I rate it very good.
The Tin Pan Richmond, VA
Jun 06, 2023
Don
5 / 5
This was an exceptional performance by Johnny and the Jukes. All band members, including fill ins, were energetic and in a great mood having fun and enjoying performing. Johnny's voice was great, and his harp playing was outstanding. Great venue to see them in as well.
Infinity Hall Hartford Hartford, CT
May 06, 2024
Linda
5 / 5
Southside Johnny & Jukes tore down the house at the Count Basie theater! Fab experience, best way to celebrate New Year’s Eve, SSJ Never disappoints! VIP pre show was great too. What a blast to party with Jerseys best band !
Count Basie Center for the Arts Red Bank, NJ
Jan 01, 2024
Mary Kay
5 / 5
What a great show! So many wonderful memories! We were dancing in the aisles....but the Sharon Morse Theatre ushers tried to sit us down! No way! All of the audience was up and dancing everywhere!
Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Lady Lake, FL
Nov 03, 2024
Paul
4 / 5
Typical Show for The Bum and his Chums. A little disappointed that he wouldn't do an encore. There were some sound issues, feedback, etc., which maybe Southside was pissed about.
The Bluestone Columbus, OH
Oct 19, 2024
William
3 / 5
Venue was only half filled and SSJ seemed a bit ragged. Long time 45 year fan but I fear they've lost the shine. Will go see them again but not sure after that.
Infinity Hall Norfolk Norfolk, CT
Apr 17, 2022
Rick
4 / 5
Johnny and the boys always put on a great show. This one was particularly good as Johnny was in a great mood and played hit after hit after hit.
Parker Playhouse Ft Lauderdale, FL
Feb 28, 2019
John Mauceri
5 / 5
Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes played a solid 2 hour show, and he's in his mid-70s's. It was high energy and loads of fun!
Infinity Hall Hartford Hartford, CT
May 06, 2024
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Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes Tour Cities
Beverly, MA Jacksonville, FL Fairfield, CT Phoenixville, PA Red Bank, NJ Alexandria, VA Cranston, RI

Frequently Asked Questions About Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes

Concerts & Tour Date Information

Is Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes on tour?

Yes, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes tour is scheduled for 7 dates across 7 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2024-2025 with Hypebot.

How many upcoming tour dates is Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes scheduled to play?

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes is scheduled to play 7 shows between 2024-2025. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.

When does the Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes tour start?

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes’s tour starts Dec 06, 2024 and ends on Apr 11, 2025. They will play 7 cities; their most recent concert was held in Fairfield at The Warehouse at FTC and their next upcoming concert will be in Jacksonville at Florida Theatre.

What venues is Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes performing at?

As part of the Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes tour, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:

2024 Tour Dates:

Dec 06 - Fairfield, CT @ The Warehouse at FTC
Dec 07 - Cranston, RI @ Park Theatre
Dec 13 - Phoenixville, PA @ The Colonial Theatre
Dec 14 - Alexandria, VA @ Birchmere
Dec 31 - Red Bank, NJ @ Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at Count Basie Center for the Arts

2025 Tour Dates:

Mar 17 - Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theatre
Apr 11 - Beverly, MA @ The Cabot
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