NJPAC presents a 70’s Soul Jam with The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Manhattans, and Peaches & Herb



(NEWARK, NJ) — New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening of 70’s Soul Jam with some of the most timeless and most significant groups of the 70’s – The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Manhattans, and Peaches & Herb on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 8:00pm.

The Stylistics, The Delfonics, The Manhattans, and Peaches & Herb are some of the longest-standing and most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene. They continue to perform as only they can, bringing with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.

See The Stylistics, the leading Philly soul group produced by Thom Bell. During the early ’70s, the band had 12 straight Top Ten hits, including “You Are Everything,” “Betcha by Golly, Wow,” “I’m Stone In Love With You,” “Break Up to Make Up,” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” With their charisma, style, and harmony, the Stylistics evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever, as the Philadelphia-based quartet recorded a remarkable ten straight top ten hits during the early 1970s.

The Delfonics, also from Philly, dominated the 1960s and early 1970s music scene. Their most notable hits include “La-La (Means I Love You),” “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” “Break Your Promise,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Ready or Not Here I Come.” Their hit songs were primarily written, composed and produced by lead vocalist and founding member William “Poogie” Hart, who still performs with the group today.

Also taking to the stage is The Manhattans, one of those classic R&B vocal groups who achieved incredible career longevity by adapting their style to fit changing times. Formed in the ’60s as a doo-wop-influenced R&B quintet, The Manhattans reinvented themselves as sweet, smooth soul balladeers during the ’70s. As any R&B enthusiast will attest, the name Gerald Alston has always been synonymous with soul, elegance, and sophistication.

See the Sweethearts of Soul; the soul duo Peaches and Herb famous for the hits Peaches & Herb hits include: “Shake Your Groove Thing,” “Close Your Eyes, “For Your Love,” “Let’s Fallin Love,” “When He Touches Me,” and many more! For an evening of smooth, old-school R&B, most famous for their 1980 number-one smash single, ‘Reunited’ –  an American classic song that still stands the test of time.

Tickets are available for purchase online starting Friday, February 9 at 10:00am. Tickets will also be available by calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Newark, N.J., is America’s most diverse performing arts center, and the artistic, cultural, educational and civic center of New Jersey – where great performances and events enhance and transform lives every day. NJPAC brings diverse communities together, providing access to all and showcasing the state’s and the world’s best artists while acting as a leading catalyst in the revitalization of its home city. Through its extensive Arts Education programs, which have reached almost 2 million children, NJPAC is shaping the next generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC has attracted more than 10 million visitors since opening its doors in 1997, and nurtures meaningful and lasting relationships with each of its constituents.