Shore things to do include LBI restaurant week, Asbury Park music

Who is ready to go to space?

A one-of-a-kind presence in the world of modern jam bands, Circles Around the Sun will hit Asbury Park’s Wonder Bar on Friday night.

The band was created by Denville native guitarist Neil Casal to represent the Grateful Dead-inspired instrumental piece played during the set break of The Dead’s 2015 Fair the Well Stadium concert. Made.

Since then, Circles Around the Sun have explored new sonic territory and have continued to do so even after Khazal’s death in 2019.

The band last year released two great singles, the live album Live at the Charleston Pour House 11/12/21, the enveloping “Outer Boroughs” featuring harpist Michaela Davis and the rich, expansive “Language.” has been released.

“Language” is also the title of the band’s fourth album due for release in the spring.

Nectar’s Presents welcomes Circles Around the Sun — guitarist John Lee Shannon, bassist Dan Horn, keyboardist Adam McDougal and drummer Mark Levy — backed by Rich Ruth. This is the sonic journey you want to take.

go: Circling the sun with Rich Ruth on Friday at 7pm at Wonder Bar, Fifth Avenue and Ocean Avenue. wonderbarasburypark.com.

Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week

During the summer when Long Beach Island is bustling with tourists, it becomes difficult to get into restaurants.

But there are plenty of tables at this time of year, with about 20 eateries on and off the island participating in Long Beach Island Bites Winter Restaurant Week. From Friday he runs through Sunday, February 5th, the restaurant offers set meals for lunch, dinner, or both.