The Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society presents...
WARETOWN, NJ
New Jersey's home for Folk, Pinelands, Bluegrass, Country, Old Timey, and Americana since 1974
Sunday, July 19th, 2026: Back to our Roots: PCS Archive Benefit
On Sunday, July 19th at 2pm, join us at Albert Music Hall for Back to Our Roots, a special fundraising event to support the Pinelands Cultural & Historical Preservation Society (PCS) archive. The unique event will feature live music, special guests, stories from the past, and an update on current archive projects. The afternoon will include performances by Redbird, Billy T Midnight, Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers, and Josh Werner & Friends. Some details are still unfolding, so check back for updates.
The funds raised will help support ongoing projects including the digitization of the archive's extensive historic audio and video recordings, the preservation of photographs and documents, and the acquisition of equipment and supplies needed to protect and organize the collection. Visitors will also learn about recent milestones, including contributions from the PCS archives to the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music, as well as current projects, future goals, and some of the fascinating discoveries and stories that have emerged from the collection.
Doors open at 1:00pm, then presentations begin at 2:00pm when special guests will share insights into the Hall's history, preservation work, and the people who helped shape Albert Music Hall over the past five decades. As part of the introduction, Redbird will share a selection of traditional songs reflecting the Hall's roots.
Here is the current schedule:
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1:00pm – Doors open
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2:00pm
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Presentations, special guests, archive highlights, and surprises
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Redbird performs some traditional songs
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2:30pm – Music begins
- Billy T Midnight & Friends (1-hour set)
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Billy Penn & The Inside Drivers (1-hour set)
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Josh Werner & Friends (1-hour set)
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On-stage Jam Session
Admission is $10, $1 for children under 12 (cash only). The Hall is wheelchair accessible and parking is free.
The Food Booth will offer several hot food options, including cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Vegan Chik'n patties are available upon request. Desserts, chips, and hot and cold beverages will also be available. The Gift Store will be open with a variety of PCS, music and Pinelands themed gifts.
Whether you're a longtime supporter, a music lover, or simply curious about the Hall's history, this event will offer a unique opportunity to look back while helping preserve these stories for the future.
Sunday, August 9th (daytime): Pineystock 2
On Sunday August 9th Pineystock is back and it's bigger and better than last year! Come and have a groovy time with this throwback show for those who remember the years of Woodstock, or wish they were there! We'll have some great bands performing music from the late 60s, early 70s - we're talking the era of Janis Joplin, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, John Denver and more. Dust of your tie dye, warm up your singing voices, and get ready for an afternoon of peace, pickin' and harmonies.
This show is free for PCS members - if you are a member you will received your tickets by email. You can also sign up as a member at the door and get in for free, but it's better to do it ahead of time.
Plan to get there early and secure a seat - this was our most popular show last year and we'll have some fun things happening as soon as the doors open.
MORE DETAILS WILL BE POSTED SOON!
Saturday August, 29th (daytime): Pinelands Cultural Society at New Jersey Folk Festival
On Saturday, August 29th from 11am–5pm, the Pinelands Cultural Society will take part in the historic New Jersey Folk Festival with an informational table celebrating the music and traditions of the New Jersey Pinelands. Founded in the same year as PCS in 1975, the festival has long shared our mission of preserving and celebrating local folk music, and many of our founders were regular attendees over the years.
PCS is excited to be part of this year’s festival, where visitors can stop by to explore photographs from our archives, learn more about Albert Music Hall and the Society’s preservation work, and even try their hand at a few traditional instruments.
From the festival site:
The New Jersey Folk Festival (NJFF) is one of the nation’s longest continuously running folk festivals and the largest in New Jersey. This annual celebration of folk music, arts, and traditions brings together performers, artists, communities, organizations, and vendors to highlight the historical, modern, and diverse folklife and folk arts from around the state and beyond.
Note: that the Hall will still hold it's regular Saturday show on the evening of the 29th, starting at 6:30pm.
All Special Shows
We have a year full of great events for 2026, starting with a Hootenanny and ending with a singing Santa. Check out our Events Schedule to see the final lineup of the bands as the event approaches.
Note: In 2026 we’ll have live music every Saturday evening except: Jan. 3, Jul. 4, Sept. 19 (due to Heritage Fest), Oct. 10 (due to Jamboree), Oct. 31, Dec. 19, Dec. 26
Jan. 4 Winter Hootenanny (Sunday)
Feb. 7 Bluegrass Show
Mar. 7 Irish Show
Mar. 29 Songwriters in the Pines (Sunday)
Apr. 12 Township 150th Anniversary Kick-Off (Sunday)
Apr. 25 New Boots, New Roots (new Country music)
May 16 Rock Around the Pines
Jun. 13 Outlaw Country Show
Jul. 11 Bluegrass Festival
Jul. 19 Back to Our Roots: PCS Archive Benefit (Sunday)
Aug. 9 Pineystock 2 (Sunday, PCS Members are free)
Aug. 26 Solo Songwriters (Wednesday)
Sep. 19 Heritage Fest (daytime, no evening show)
Oct. 11 Harvest Hootenanny (Sunday)
Oct. 30 Songwriters in the Pines (Friday)
Nov. 7 Jersey Devil Show
Nov. 14 Veterans Show
Nov. 21 Homeplace Show
Dec. 5 Bluegrass Holiday Show
Dec. 12 Singin' with Santa
Here is a printable version of the special show dates: download