21/11/2023
Statement in regards to Clarence Clemons Birthday Celebration:
In the last few weeks I have had many people ask about involvement in the “Clarence Clemons Birthday Celebration event being hosted by Nick Clemons January 13th at The Headliner.
I would like to clarify I have zero involvement in the upcoming event that’s produced by Nick Clemons and his Big Mans West group.
The Headliner ownership and staff are very dear friends of mine personally and professionally I wish them nothing but the best as they are one of the premier venues on the Jersey shore.
For many years the annual celebration “Big Man Bash” was produced by myself & Terry Camp aka BIG RoaD Productions. We had a very successful run honoring the legacy of Clarence Clemons, celebrating NJ’s Clarence Clemons Day and supporting local charities including Monmouth County SPCA & CFC Recovery. Dozens of artists graced our event including Gary U.S. Bonds, Gene Cornish, John Cafferty, John Eddie, Ricky Byrd, Vini Lopez, The Eddie Testa Band, Sensational Soul Cruisers, JoBonanno & The Godsons of Soul, Colossal Street Jam Bill Spadea and many others who we were honored to work with and even call friends.
Our team parted ways with Nick Clemons following the 2019 bash and continued celebrate and honor the Big Man until 2020 when the Covid 19 pandemic had other plans for everyone. Including the recent updates of Nick Clemons legal issues over the Clarence likeness with the estate/trust of Clarence.
I will be announcing a Winter Bash for 2024 In addition to A Very Special Event at The Headliner on Friday January 12th.
Jarod Clemons will be hosting the official Clarence Clemons Birthday Celebration
January 6th at The Wonder Bar with special guest The Legendary JT Bowen of The Red Bank Rockers. They will be raising money for
Mary's Place by the Sea. I encourage everyone to support this event for a wonderful cause and to continue to honor the legacy of “The Big Man”
-Jesse Warren
BIG RoaD LLC
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