The MPAC Trend Motors Drive-In Concert Series:
The Nerds

MPAC gratefully acknowledges Trend Motors for their generous support of the 2021 Drive In Series.  The Nerds is sponsored in part by Delta Dental.

The Drive-In Series is presented in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission.

The Nerds (Spaz, Mongo, Biff and Stretch) are one of the Jersey Shores most loved bands!  The band originated in 1985 and their stage show and banter was largely influenced by Monty Python and David Letterman’s love of the absurd and Howard Stern’s disregard for tact.  The Nerds have performed at Carnegie Hall, PNC Arts Center, as well as tv shows including MTV, “The View”, Carson Daly, and several others.

Their posters have even been on several episodes of “Law and Order”. They have played many celebrity hosted events for A&E, ‘The Ed Show’, even Uncle Floyd. They have performed for countless corporate clients including Microsoft, Google, Merrill Lynch and all of the Pharma companies that share the Princeton Corridor. They have shared a stage with Sheryl Crow, Hootie and the Blowfish, Earth Wind and Fire, Train, The Go-Gos, Maroon 5, Southside Johnny, and more.

They have performed for countless political figures, have been joined onstage by numerous sports figures including members of the NY Giants, NY Yankees, NJ Nets, NASCAR champions, and yes even the occasional rock star like Jon Bonjovi, members of Twisted Sister, Dickie Betts of the Allman Brothers, Billy Joel’s band and Letterman’s Late Night band.  Proud to have been one of the first musical acts to have a website on the internet, they continue to keep their fans informed on Facebook, Instagram and www.THE-NERDS.COM.

Event Guidelines*:

MPAC will be working closely with the Morris County Park Commission and local health authorities to create a safe and enjoyable environment, and all final procedures will be based on the guidelines at the time.

Please review the below anticipated guidelines and event details.

Parking and Entry
Your print-at-home ticket is your entry pass, and all tickets are general admission unless Preferred Parking pass is purchased

No large vans or RVs (please consider bringing the smallest vehicle in your household!). Larger vehicles will be ask to park on the side of the field or in the back

Parking is on a grass field

All cars will park facing forward

Your “Home” Space

Each car will have a designated “home space.” You may sit in a chair in front of your vehicle, but you must stay within your designated space. No walking among cars or socializing with neighbors.  You may remove your masks in your home space, but if you use the restrooms or leave the space, please mask up!

Vehicle hatches must be down before the performance begins.

Restrooms
Portable restrooms will be available on site. Face coverings and social distancing are required when using the restrooms.

Food and Merchandise
Patrons are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Souvenir t-shirts will be available to purchase on site! ($20, cash only)

Rain Date
Please refer to our Inclement Weather Policy: If a performance goes on even though the weather is poor, the Mayo Performing Arts Center is not required to provide a refund. If a performance is canceled, refunds or exchanges into other performances will be offered. The Theatre will make every effort to notify you in case of a cancellation.

Radio Broadcast
The broadcast will be available over FM frequency for patrons who would like to listen in their cars. The station number will be announced on site.