Stronger Than The Storm Announces Headliner And Iconic Venue For The End Of Summer Concert

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Stronger than the Storm, a comprehensive consumer campaign developed to raise awareness of the Jersey Shore's recovery, announced today the headliner and venue for the Jersey Shore Soundoff concert. Fans will have the opportunity to enjoy a free concert by six-time platinum recording artists, the Spin Doctors, in addition to the Jersey Shore Soundoff winning performers at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park on September 7^th.

"It means so much to have a notable artist stand behind Stronger than the Storm and show their New Jersey pride," says Stronger than the Storm spokesperson Shannon Eis. "It's really exciting that both performers have New Jersey roots. We are thrilled and humbled to have the Spin Doctors embrace our message and the spirit of the Jersey Shore."

Grammy Award nominees, the Spin Doctors are distinguished musicians who have had an undeniable chemistry for over twenty-five years, and are led by New Jersey native, Chris Barron. Best known for their energetic chart-topping hits like 'Two Princes' and 'Little Miss Can't Be Wrong,' New Jerseyans and fans alike are sure to rock out in honor of the Jersey Shore.

More recently, their new blues/rock album, 'If the River Was Whiskey,' has earned the best reviews of their career. The band will make a national television appearance on CONAN (TBS) on September 4^th.

The Stone Pony is one of New Jersey's best known music venues and has been hosting locally and nationally recognized musicians since 1974. Jersey Shore Soundoff artists will join the Stone Pony's impressive roster which includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elvis Costello, The Ramones, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, and more.

Those interested in attending the concert may claim up to 2 vouchers on the Stronger than the Storm Eventbrite page. The voucher may be exchanged on site for a physical ticket. The voucher does not guarantee a ticket. Tickets are limited and are on a first come first serve basis.

For the most up-to-date information on all things Jersey Shore related, please visit http://www.strongerthanthestorm.com

About Stronger than the Storm

Stronger than the Storm is a comprehensive consumer campaign developed to raise awareness of the New Jersey Shore's recovery from Superstorm Sandy in an effort to support tourism and local businesses.  The campaign encourages New Jerseyans and potential visitors to come to the Jersey Shore, support local businesses, as they are ready and have reopened their doors.  Managed by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and with support from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the campaign highlights the region's ongoing recovery preparedness for the summer of 2013 tourist season.  The Jersey Shore represents the largest portion of New Jersey's $38 billion tourism industry and is a major source of jobs and economic activity for the state.  In addition to being a central component of the state's economy and work force, the Jersey Shore is also one of our nation's great environmental and recreational treasures.  For more information and to learn more about community resources and exciting events taking place at the Jersey Shore this summer, please visit www.strongerthanthestorm.com.

About Spin Doctors

Spin Doctors
If The River Was Whiskey
Released May 14th on Ruf Records

When top-class musicianship and great songwriting meet, the result can help to define an era. Such was the case with Spin Doctors' 'Pocket Full Of Kryptonite,' one of the biggest smashes of the 1990s, selling over 10 million copies worldwide. Featuring hit after hit, from 'Two Princes' to 'Little Miss Can't Be Wrong' and more, the original album reached #3 on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart, made the magazine's Top 100 list of the Best-Selling Albums of The Decade, hit #2 in the UK and #1 in Australia and New Zealand, was certified 3x Platinum in Canada, Gold in Germany, France, Holland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland and Singapore, and cemented the group's debut as an international phenomenon. In fact, 'Two Princes' was the most-played rock song in the world in 1993, and was recently certified by BMI with 3 million international radio plays ('Little Miss' is at the 2 million mark.) As a live band, the core members of Spin Doctors are among the best in the business, a fact often overshadowed by their commercial success, but arguably more important than ever. Following 2011 the release of 'Pocket Full of Kryptonite: 20th Anniversary Edition', Spin Doctors hit the road to do what they do best: perform great pop/rock and blues songs for live audiences. Like their H.O.R.D.E. allies Phish, Blues Traveler, Allman Brothers and more, and like The Black Crowes, Counting Crows and other respected contemporaries, Spin Doctors are a reminder that hits and chops needn't be mutually exclusive. The wildly favorable audience reaction to their 'Kryptonite' tour helped paved the way for 'If The River Was Whiskey'. 'If The River Was Whiskey' was produced by Spin Doctors. All songs written by Spin Doctors (Shogun Songs Inc./ BMI) except "Some Other Man Instead" Written by Spin Doctors, Arne Hovda, (TrakOne Music/BMI) Erik Norvald Roe (Tono)

Visit: http://www.spindoctors.com/

Management: David Sonenberg, Jason Richardson, DAS Communications, 212.877.0400

Label: Thomas Ruf, Ruf Records, http://www.rufrecords.de/

Band Contact: For Press information about SPIN DOCTORS, to set an interview, or for a reviewer copy of 'If The River Was Whiskey,' please contact [email protected], 917.261.4596

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