Stringbean is a Jersey Shore blues artist, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader of Stringbean & the Stalkers. Renowned for his signature “flip-flop blues” sound, he blends traditional blues, reggae, and roots music. A fixture of the Asbury Park scene, he performs weekly Monday residencies at Low Dive and throughout the region.

Bernard Purdie is a legendary American drummer whose influential groove shaped countless recordings across jazz, soul, funk, rock, and pop. Renowned for the signature “Purdie Shuffle,” he has performed with iconic artists including Aretha Franklin, Steely Dan, and Hall & Oates, earning lasting recognition as one of music’s greatest session drummers.

Sonny Kenn is a New Jersey-based guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader whose career has spanned more than four decades. A prominent figure in the Jersey Shore music scene, he blends rock, blues, jazz, and country influences, earning recognition for his dynamic performances, musical versatility, and enduring impact on regional live music.