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The Bongos

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The Bongos, led by Richard Barone, were key to the 1980s Hoboken pop scene. Known for hits like “Numbers with Wings,” they toured widely and gained MTV and college radio fame.

Concert Info

Genre: Rock, Pop, Indie/Alt

Witness The Bongos concert in Asbury Park at Wonder Bar on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 8:00 PM. Purchase your tickets!

Event Details

21 AND OVER ADMITTED

DOORS 8:00 PM

About The Bongos

The BONGOS, founders of the Hoboken music scene of the 1980s, return to the stage with all original members Richard Barone, James Mastro, Rob Norris, and Frank Giannini to celebrate their new album release, The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985, on JEM Records. Originally recorded on the Jersey Shore during the steamy Memorial Day weekend of 1985, the album has remained unreleased until now, the 40th anniversary of the performance, and captures the band's legendary energy at the peak of its power.

Musical Legacy

With their unique, highly percussive musical style, the Bongos were college radio favorites and made the leap to national recognition with the advent of MTV. Their breakthrough song Numbers with Wings garnered the group a major cult following and a nomination at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Along with a handful of others, the Bongos were instrumental in the advancement of the alternative rock movement.