After a two-year pandemic delay, the audience at Red Bank, NJ’s Count Basie Center for the Arts auditorium this Thursday, July 14, 2022 evening patiently awaits the start of a long-awaited performance by rock and roll icon Dion.
Recalls Paul of Asbury, “I grew up listening to Dion and have too many favorites to name, but I’ve seen him before and he’s just amazing.” Neva of Asbury reveals, “My favorite Dion song is ‘The Wanderer,’ but all of his music is such a nice walk down memory lane.” Kristine of Ocean Grove agrees, adding, “Dion never disappoints and the Count Basie Theater is a great place to hear live music.”
The crowd cheers as the house lights dim and Dion’s musicians – saxophonist Arnold Hecht, guitarist Joe Menza, keyboardist Dennis DiBrizzi, bassist Eddie Denise, drummer Gary Weiss and guitarist/musical director Al “The Jersey Kid” Korosy – take their places on stage .
Hecht announces, “Hey, Red Bank! Are you ready to rock and roll? Put your hands together for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dion!” The crowd stands and cheers as Dion takes the stage. “Everybody goes ‘Yo!'” Dion exclaims, and the crowd responds with a hearty “Yo!”
Opening with the upbeat blues rocker, “I Got My Eyes on You Baby,” Dion’s voice sounds full and clear as he sings, “Hey, pretty baby, gonna rock tonight/Have some fun, gonna feel alright/Yo, I haven Je haven’t seen you baby in a long, long time/Ey, you look good, you blow me away.
