The Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society presents...
WARETOWN, NJ
Special Events Calendar
Friday, October 30: Songwriters in the Pines
We're excited for another installment of our Songwriters in the Pines series, a special evening celebrating original music and the talented songwriters of our region!
Join us on Friday, October 30, as six acts take the stage to share their own songs, stories, and unique musical styles. It's a terrific opportunity to discover new music, enjoy original music in a unique setting, and experience the creativity of our local and regional music community.
Doors open at 6:00pm, with music beginning at 7:00pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
Featured performers:
🎶 Alexa Tabbacchino
🎶 Mindy Murray
🎶 Acoustic Flannel
Each act will perform a 30-minute set of original music, bringing six unique sounds to the Albert Music Hall stage. We'll share more about the performers as the event approaches. In the meantime, save the date and join us for a great night of original music in the Pines!
Albert Music Hall is a 350-seat venue located at 131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, NJ 08758. Parking is free, with additional parking available behind the Hall. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
The snack booth and gift booth will be open throughout the show. Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, a selection of desserts and hot and cold beverages will be available from the snack booth.
The gift booth will be open throughout the show and some of the performers may be selling merch. Please note that Albert Music Hall is a cash-only venue.
Looking forward to another great night of original music in the Pines!
Saturday, November 7: The Jersey Devil Show
The spooky season is upon us, and that means it's almost time for our annual Jersey Devil Show! Halloween may come and go, but the Jersey Devil is always lurking in the Pines! Join us for an evening dedicated to Mother Leeds' 13th child, the legendary resident of the Pine Barrens and our favorite cryptid.
We've gathered a terrific lineup of musicians for the occasion, including a special telling of the Jersey Devil legend by Burnt Tavern. And who knows? The Jersey Devil is known to love music, so perhaps we'll entice him to make an appearance! 😈🎶
Doors open at 5:00pm, with the show starting at 6:00pm.
Evening Lineup:
🎶 Burnt Tavern – Including a re-telling of the Jersey Devil legend in their own style
🎶 Elaine & The Cimarron Sky Band
🎟️ Admission: $6 for adults and $1 for children under 12. Please note that Albert Music Hall is a cash-only venue.
🍔 Come hungry! Our Food Booth will be serving Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, and a third option to be announced. We'll also have hot and cold beverages and a delicious selection of desserts.
🎁 Visit our Gift Shop, stocked with PCS/Albert Hall, music, and Pinelands-themed gifts, including Jersey Devil merchandise. We'll also have a 50/50 drawing!
🪕 Bring your instrument! Our Pickin' Shed and porch will be available for jamming from the time doors open. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join in.
Free parking is available, including additional parking behind the Hall. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
We look forward to seeing you for a devilishly good evening of music and folklore in the Pines! 😈🎶
Saturday, November 14: Veterans Day Show
Join us on November 14th as we honor the brave individuals who have served our country. Veterans, their families, friends, and supporters are all invited to an evening of great music and celebration of our heroes at Albert Music Hall. Wear something to represent your branch of service if you’d like!
6:00pm: The evening begins at with a special ceremony honoring our veterans, featuring: A special performance of the National Anthem; Color Guard ft. Lacey Elks Lodge 2518 PR and Lacey Troop 56 Boy Scouts; and Taps. Each veteran will receive a small token of our appreciation during the dedication.
6:30pm: music lineup starts - a mix of Folk, Country, Old Time and more, with plenty of patriotic songs to sing along to:
🎶 Pine Barren Ramblers
🎶 Granny & The Boys
🎶 Crown Acoustic
🎶 Easy As Pie
🎶 Billy T Midnight
Doors open at 5:00pm.
🎟️ Admission: $6 for adults and $1 for children under 12. Please note that Albert Music Hall is a cash-only venue.
🍔 Come hungry! Our Food Booth will be serving Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, and a third option to be announced. We'll also have hot and cold beverages and a delicious selection of desserts.
🎁 Visit our Gift Shop, stocked with PCS/Albert Hall, music, and Pinelands-themed gifts, including our new retro-look t-shirts, sweaters, and hoodies. We'll also have a 50/50 drawing!
🪕 Bring your instrument! Our Pickin' Shed and porch will be available for jamming from the time doors open. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome to join in.
Free parking is available, including additional parking behind the Hall. The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Come celebrate the heroes who have served our nation with music, community, and gratitude. We look forward to seeing you at the Hall!
All Special Shows
We have a year full of great events for 2026, starting with a Hootenanny and ending with a singing Santa. Check out our Events Schedule to see the final lineup of the bands as the event approaches.
Note: In 2026 we’ll have live music every Saturday evening except: Jan. 3, Jul. 4, Sept. 19 (due to Heritage Fest), Oct. 10 (due to Jamboree), Oct. 31, Dec. 19, Dec. 26
Jan. 4 Winter Hootenanny (Sunday)
Feb. 7 Bluegrass Show
Mar. 7 Irish Show
Mar. 29 Songwriters in the Pines (Sunday)
Apr. 12 Township 150th Anniversary Kick-Off (Sunday)
Apr. 25 New Boots, New Roots (new Country music)
May 16 Rock Around the Pines
Jun. 13 Outlaw Country Show
Jul. 11 Bluegrass Festival
Jul. 19 Back to Our Roots: PCS Archive Benefit (Sunday)
Aug. 9 Pineystock 2 (Sunday, PCS Members are free)
Aug. 26 Solo Songwriters (Wednesday)
Sep. 19 Heritage Fest (daytime, no evening show)
Oct. 11 Harvest Hootenanny (Sunday)
Oct. 30 Songwriters in the Pines (Friday)
Nov. 7 Jersey Devil Show
Nov. 14 Veterans Show
Nov. 21 Homeplace Show
Dec. 5 Bluegrass Holiday Show
Dec. 12 Singin' with Santa
Here is a printable version of the special show dates: download