Stringbean is a Jersey Shore blues musician and recording artist known for his commitment to traditional blues. A veteran performer, he has released five CDs on Blues Leaf Records. His work reflects his roots in American blues and his long-standing presence in the regional music scene.

Bernard Purdie is a New Jersey–born drummer and educator with a career spanning country, blues, jazz, classical, R&B, and funk. Raised in Elkton, Maryland, he developed his signature groove early in life. Purdie has worked with more than 2,500 artists and performed on over 4,000 recordings. His Broadway credits include Hair and Two Gentlemen of Verona. He continues to perform, teach, and record.

Sonny Kenn is a Jersey Shore singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a career spanning more than 40 years. He is associated with the development of the “Jersey Sound” and is also active as a visual artist.