On Friday, May 16, Hoboken’s 503 Social Club will host a live tribute to Joan Baez, the legendary folk singer, songwriter, and activist. The event starts at 7:30 PM, and doors open at 7:00 PM. It’s a BYOB night, and tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door, if any are left. The venue holds only 45 people, so it’s likely to sell out.
This one-night show will feature live performances of Baez’s songs by five local singers: Jamie Della Fave, Sylvana Joyce, Wendy Joyner, Ereni Sevasti, and Rebecca Turner. Two guest musicians, Jeff Surawski and Dave Calamoneri, will also be part of the night.
- A Joan Baez tribute show will take place on May 16, 2025, at 503 Social Club in Hoboken.
- Five local singers will perform Baez’s songs live in a 45-seat venue.
- The event follows new releases about Baez, including a documentary, a poetry book, and a Dylan biopic.
Baez’s Music and Message Are Back in Focus
Joan Baez is known for her voice and her strong focus on justice. In the early 1960s, she was already famous when she began performing songs written by Bob Dylan.
She helped make Dylan’s music known before most people had heard of him. They had a well-known relationship that led to many songs, some about each other, and sparked a lot of public attention.
Now, Baez is getting fresh recognition. Several recent projects have placed her back in the public eye.
One is the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, which includes her role in his rise. Another is a documentary about her life called I Am A Noise, which shares private details and looks closely at her career.
She’s also released two books. One is a book of poems titled When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance, which shows her voice beyond music. The other is Am I Pretty When I Fly?: An Album of Upside Down Drawings, which includes personal artwork that mixes humor and emotion.
These projects are part of why Baez is being talked about again. Her music and activism still speak to many people today, especially with today’s political and social concerns.
503 Social Club’s Tribute Brings Baez’s Songs to Life
The upcoming tribute in Hoboken is a local response to this renewed interest. The show is being put on by 503 Social Club, a spot known for small but high-quality live events. The setup is general admission, and since it’s BYOB, guests can bring what they like to drink.
This show isn’t a big production. Instead, it’s designed to be close, simple, and focused on the music. That fits Baez’s style—she always stood out for real emotion and strong beliefs.
Each singer will bring her own voice to Baez’s music. With five experienced performers and two guests, the audience will hear many different styles, all drawn from the same source: Baez’s large and powerful songbook.
Event Details
Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM (Doors at 7:00 PM)
Location: 503 Social Club, 503 3rd Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door (if available)
Seating: General admission (45 seats only)
Drinks: BYOB
Get tickets at: https://JoanBaezTribute.eventbrite.com
