WRAT Nutcracker to feature Shinedown

Greater Media radio station WRAT-FM 95.9 is presenting its traditional WRAT Nutcracker with Shinedown and special guests Halestorm 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Starland Ballroom, Sayreville.

Jacksonville, Florida natives, Shinedown, are known for such hits as “Fly from the Inside,” “45” and “Save Me.” Two songs, “Devour” and “Second Chance,” from the band’s latest album, “The Sound of Madness” are two of this years biggest hits at mainstream rock radio.

Pennsylvania rockers, Halestorm, led by siblings, Lzzy and Arejay Hale, are a young rock band with no member older than 23. All, however, are natives of the national touring stage.

According to Doug Sjonvall, marketing director of WRAT-FM and WJRZ-FM, the WRAT will be giving away tickets leading up to the show. For more information visit www.wrat.com, listen for information at 95.9 The WRAT or call 732- 681-3800.

Tickets are now on sale through Ticketmaster.com, Starlandballroom. com, or at 201-507-8900. Tickets cost $22.50 in advance and $25 the day of the show.