Ocean City Happenings: Jon Anderson to Join 2025 Summer Concert Series

Jon Anderson & the Band Geeks will pay tribute to the progressive rock band Yes on July 7 as part of the 32nd annual Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Tickets for the show are on sale now through etix.com. A pre-sale will continue through 10 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 (use code BRE), and regular ticket sales open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19.

Anderson was lead singer and a songwriter with Yes (“Roundabout,” “I’ve Seen All Good People,” “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” among many other hits). His Ocean City concert will consist of Yes epics and classics as well as songs from the new band’s debut album “TRUE,” which was released in August 2024.

The Summer Concert Series features a lineup of rock and popular music concerts, typically on Monday nights at the Ocean City Music Pier.

Shows already announced include the Beach Boys, Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees, Mavis Staples, Killer Queen, The Wailers, Let’s Sing Taylor: An Unofficial Live Band Tribute, and The Orchestra Starring Former Members of Electric Light Orchestra and ELO Part II.

Check ocnj.us/SummerConcertSeries for the current lineup and updates on the complete series as new shows are announced.

    A brigade of basset hounds traditionally leads the zany Doo Dah Parade. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING EVENTS:

Registration is now open for a handful of annual events on Ocean City’s spring calendar.

• Girls Weekend (April 4-6): The popular Girls Weekend Fashion Show is set for 7 p.m. Friday, April 4, at the Ocean City Yacht Club. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.
• OC Con Comic Book and Memorabilia Show (April 5): Vendor registration and sign-ups for the Super Hero 1-Mile Run and separate Kids’ Events are open at ocnjcon.com.

• Doo Dah Parade (April 12): Dietz & Watson returns as sponsor for Ocean City’s madcap spring parade. Anybody who would like to participate in the parade can register at ocnj.us/doodahparade.

• Sports Memorabilia Show (April 26-27): Vendor registration for the two-day event on April 26 and 27 at the Music Pier is open at ocnj.us/SportsMemorabiliaShow.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR “FOOTLOOSE” THIS SUMMER:

The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company and the Ocean City Pops Orchestra will team up this summer to present the musical “Footloose” with eight performances scheduled from Aug. 5 to Aug. 14 at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center in Ocean City.

Tickets for the show ($27 and $32) are on sale at ocnj.us/boxoffice.