Jersey City-based Americana/Alt-Folk band Widely Grown is known for energetic live performances blending rock, country, bluegrass, and soul. Following their 2022 debut album, they toured extensively across nine states, hitting major stages like the Barefoot Country Music Festival and Kentucky's iconic Miguel’s Pizza. The band continued their momentum with their live analog EP, Mississippi Anna, […]

The 41 Players is a New Orleans-style musical collective formed in 2010 by pianist John Deley and drummer Ethan Eubanks. Based in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the group celebrates Crescent City heritage by playing everything from Louis Armstrong to Dr. John, capturing the spirit of their original residency at the beloved "Bait and Tackle."

Led by steel pan virtuoso Jonathan Scales alongside bassist E'Lon JD and drummer Maison Guidry, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra is an indivisible power trio blending jazz, classical, progressive rock, and funk. Operating as US State Department Cultural Ambassadors, they have toured globally and featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk with Béla Fleck. Moving past a fluid […]

Lawrence Haber is a professional electric and upright bassist, bandleader, and music director performing throughout the New York metropolitan area and Jersey Shore. A sought-after live and recording musician, he has worked with acclaimed artists, released his solo album Anxiety Log, and is passionate about music education, recording, and artist development.

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 […]

Chuck Lambert is a veteran blues guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader whose career spans decades of performing with blues legends and acclaimed regional acts. A fixture of the Jersey Shore music scene, he has shared stages with iconic artists, headlined major festivals and venues, and continues to deliver powerful, soulful performances with The Chuck Lambert Band.

Audra Mariel is a Tri-State area jazz vocalist celebrated for her warm, expressive voice and heartfelt interpretations of the Great American Songbook. She is the featured vocalist with A Real Human Jazz Band, joined by Tom Monda (guitar), Cody McCorry (bass), and Joe Brown Jr. (drums), performing inventive arrangements that blend swing, bebop, and modern […]

The Ocean Avenue Stompers are a high-energy, brass-driven collective from Asbury Park, New Jersey, blending the spirit of New Orleans with the soul of the Jersey Shore. Led by trombonist Ian Gray, the band delivers infectious performances rooted in funk, jazz, soul, R&B, and rock, captivating audiences at festivals, clubs, weddings, and concert stages throughout […]

Cranston Dean is a New Jersey singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and bandleader whose Americana-inspired sound blends folk, blues, jazz, country, and rock. A multiple Asbury Park Music Award winner, he has toured nationally, shared stages with acclaimed artists, and continues to captivate audiences with heartfelt songwriting and dynamic performances throughout the Jersey Shore and beyond.

Jo & The Highland Express is a powerhouse Jersey Shore funk and soul band led by saxophonist, vocalist, and keyboardist John “JO” Orlando. Featuring an all-star lineup of veteran musicians, the group delivers energetic, horn-driven performances that put a fresh spin on classics by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Parliament Funkadelic, The Meters, and more.

Mike Noordzy is a New Jersey multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer known for his adventurous blend of jazz, blues, experimental, and Americana influences. A respected collaborator and bandleader, he has performed with numerous regional artists while releasing acclaimed original recordings that showcase his inventive musicianship, genre-defying creativity, and distinctive musical voice.

Digba Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-born pianist, composer, and educator whose music blends Yoruba rhythmic traditions with contemporary jazz. A graduate of the University of Lagos, New Jersey City University, and the Eastman School of Music, he has performed with artists including John Benitez, Lagbaja, and The Cavemen. His 2020 debut album, Ade'digba, showcases his distinctive […]

Regina Bonelli is a powerhouse singer, keyboardist, and songwriter whose soulful blend of blues, rock, and roots music has earned acclaim from audiences and critics alike. A Brooklyn native, she has released three charting albums of original music and shared the stage with artists including Los Lobos, The Temptations, Blues Traveler, Bobby Rush, Ronnie Earl, […]

Des & the Swagmatics are an award-winning Asbury Park band delivering an irresistible blend of funk, soul, R&B, rock, and pop. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and two-time Asbury Music Award winner Deseree Spinks, the five-piece has earned a reputation for electrifying, dance-filled performances inspired by artists like Prince, Sharon Jones, and Sly Stone. The band […]