Cranston Dean is a celebrated New Jersey singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Americana, folk, jazz, country, blues, and pop. A longtime fixture of the Asbury Park music scene, Dean has toured extensively throughout the Northeast and beyond, releasing acclaimed albums including High Beams and Northern Town. A multi-instrumentalist on guitar, piano, drums, and vocals, […]

Lawrence Haber is an accomplished electric and upright bassist, bandleader, and recording artist with 25 years of experience performing throughout the New York Metropolitan area and Jersey Shore. He has shared stages with renowned artists and performed at iconic venues. His 2026 debut album, Subtle Moves in Silence, showcases his original compositions and world-class musicianship.

Kevin Hill & Secret Sound are a cornerstone of the Jersey Shore’s vibrant jam-rock scene, blending rock, funk, blues, jazz, reggae, and improvisation into an infectious live experience. Led by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Kevin Hill, the Asbury Park-based group has performed more than 70 times at The Stone Pony and shared stages with Sting, […]

Matt Kahn is a Jersey Shore guitarist, sideman, composer, and educator whose versatile musicianship spans jazz, contemporary, and popular music. A University of the Arts graduate, Matt has performed with John Swana, Miles Moon, Atomic Fizz, Taylor Kelly, and Khalil Amaru. He toured North America with Broadway’s Come From Away and teaches at Rider University.

Ocean Avenue Stompers are an Asbury Park-based collective bringing the spirit of New Orleans brass together with the soul, rock, funk, jazz, and R&B traditions of the Jersey Shore. Led by trombonist and arranger Ian Gray, this rotating crew of elite musicians delivers high-energy performances built for dancing, celebration, and connection.

JO & the Highland Express are a powerhouse Jersey Shore funk and soul ensemble led by saxophonist, vocalist, and keyboardist John “JO” Orlando. Featuring an all-star cast of veteran musicians, the band puts its own spin on timeless grooves by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Meters, Parliament, Maceo Parker, and more. Their horn-driven, dance-ready performances […]