The Saint (music venue) facts for kids
The Saint is a cool music spot located in Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States. It's a place where you can catch live, original music, much like famous clubs such as CBGB in New York City. The Saint was started by Adam Jon Weisberg and Scott Stamper. It first opened its doors on November 18, 1994. Stamper later became the only owner in 2013. He also helped create the Wave Gathering Music Festival.
The Airborne Toxic Event performing at the Saint
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| Address | 601 Main Street |
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| Location | Asbury Park, New Jersey |
| Public transit | NJ Transit  at Asbury Park station
North Jersey Coast Line
 NJT Bus: 832, 837 |
| Owner | Scott Stamper |
| Type | Music venue |
| Genre(s) | Acoustic rock, alternative rock, blues, electronic, folk, garage, groove, hard rock, indie, punk, reggae, rock, surf |
| Capacity | 175 |
| Opened | November 18, 1994 |
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"Saint Radio" concert preview website |
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About The Saint Music Venue
The Saint was an early home for the yearly Asbury Park Music Awards. These awards were started by Scott Stamper. The event is like the Grammy Awards, where artists get awards between live music performances.
History of the Music Awards
The awards began in 1993. They were first called "The Golden T-Bird Awards." This first event happened at a small club called the T-Bird Cafe. In 1995, the awards moved to The Saint. They were then renamed "The Asbury Music Awards."
When too many people started coming, the ceremony moved to bigger places. These included The Fastlane and The Stone Pony. Even so, The Saint still helps to sponsor the event.
The Saint's Role in Music
The Saint is known for helping to keep local music alive. This was especially important when some thought live music was fading. Even The Stone Pony, another famous venue, closed sometimes.
Many people see The Saint as a landmark. It's a key part of the Asbury Park music scene. It's also a great place for new artists to perform. Some even call it Asbury Park's "rock n’roll version of “Cheers.”" This means it's a friendly place where musicians and fans hang out.
What to Expect at The Saint
The Saint features many different types of bands. You can see new artists and well-known ones. They come from the local area, across the country, and even from other countries. The club is more about concerts than just being a bar. Music critics say it's one of the top five rock clubs in New Jersey.
The Saint can also record live music. You can check out bands on The Saint's website. This lets you hear their music before you go. Some bands also play on 90.5 The Night, Brookdale Public Radio before their shows at The Saint.
Special Acoustic Shows
Some shows are called "Asbury Cafe." These are acoustic shows, meaning the music is played without electric instruments. Guests sit down, and talking is not allowed while the artists perform. The audience and what they wear can change depending on the band. It's usually a mix of different people.
Famous Performers at The Saint
Many famous acts have played at The Saint. These include The Airborne Toxic Event, Nicole Atkins, Ben Folds Five, Tracy Bonham, Cake, Cannibal Corpse, Ryan Cassata, Jen Chapin, Citizen Cope, Cowboy Mouth, Creed, The Dandy Warhols, Kimya Dawson, Deftones, Joe DeRosa, Dub Trio, The Duke Spirit, Everlast, Finger Eleven, Five for Fighting, The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger, Green Jellÿ, Guster, Robert Hazard, HelenaMaria, Hoobastank, Incubus, Jewel, Freedy Johnston, Joydrop, Kings of Leon, LP, The Lemonheads, Tony Levin, Toby Lightman, Lunachicks, Marcy Playground, Matthew Good Band, Anne McCue, Shannon McNally, Mod Fun, Modern English, Moe, Allie Moss, Moxy Früvous, Mucky Pup, Nada Surf, Leona Naess, Mieka Pauley, The Pierces, Rachel Platten, Queens of the Stone Age, Joey Ramone, Scars on 45, Maia Sharp, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, April Smith and the Great Picture Show, Bruce Springsteen, Stereophonics, The String Cheese Incident, Kasim Sulton, Tegan and Sara, The The, They Might Be Giants, The Trashcan Sinatras, Derek Trucks, Ween, and Wussy.
