National Publication Names This The Best New Jersey Location For LIVE Music🎸

A new list has been released by a national publication that explores the best live music venues from around the nation and assigns the best spot for live music in each state in America.

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According to Love Exploring, "From jazz clubs and dive bars, whose walls reverberate with history, to sculptural amphitheaters and state-of-the-art concert halls, the US has something for all ears when it comes to live music. We’ve rounded up the best music venues in every state, taking into account user reviews on Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor, plus awards and other accolades."

The selection for the best live music venue in New Jersey is a beloved spot in Monmouth County that is an iconic venue that everyone needs to see a show at once in their life.

According to Love Exploring, the Stone Pony in Asbury Park is New Jersey's selection for BEST live music venue in the Garden State. I have visited the "Pony," and it is a real part of New Jersey music history. For me, it's a real "raw" live location that, although it's small, packs a punch when you have a great band on their stage playing a set of great music.

Love Exploring said, "The Stone Pony didn’t exactly launch Bruce Springsteen’s career, but the success of the bar and New Jersey's most famous son are inextricably intertwined. Springsteen first performed here in 1976, two years after the club opened, helping to propel this spot into rock ’n’ roll history. Among the many other notables to play here are Elvis Costello, Jon Bon Jovi, Blondie, Joan Jett and Jimmy Cliff. It’s still a class act and is considered a must-see for music fans traveling through Asbury Park. There’s an outdoor stage in summer too."

The Stone Pony in Asbury Park opened in 1974 and started as a small neighborhood bar. It gained fame when local musicians, like Bruce Springsteen, performed there and helped draw attention to the club. Over the years, even as the town changed, the Stone Pony stayed a key part of the Jersey Shore music scene. Today, it’s known as a classic spot where both big-name and up-and-coming bands perform, keeping its laid-back Shore vibe.

This year, try to catch a show at the original Stone Pony or this summer on their "summer stage". You will have a great time, and you never know who might show up and make an appearance at the historic Stone Pony.

What was the best show you have seen at the Stone Pony? Let us know in the comments section.