Ken "Stringbean" Sorensen is the pre-eminent bluesman of the Jersey Shore. A versatile frontman and multi-instrumentalist, he delivers soulful, high-energy performances on guitar, harmonica, and vocals. Sorensen has long been […]

Amanda Greatorex is a Jersey Shore-based vocalist from Middletown, New Jersey. Known for her impressive vocal range and raw soul, she commands the stage across regional venues with high-energy R&B, […]

Steve Bryant is a veteran guitarist and founding member of the band Outcry. His musical background spans childhood French horn, jazz study under Vinny Corrao, and six years performing in […]

Mark your calendars! Red Bank Oktoberfest returns on Saturday, October 10, 2026. In the event of rain, festivities will be held on October 17. Details soon.

The Fumos are a New York City-based ensemble reviving the horn-heavy, danceable music of the 1970s. Blending funk, soul, rock, and jazz, their four-piece rhythm section and dynamic three-piece horn line […]

Digba Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian-born, Philadelphia-based jazz pianist, composer, and Syracuse University faculty member whose music bridges West African rhythms and American jazz improvisation. Holding a doctorate from the Eastman […]

DeLaVida is a collective of NJ/NY musicians dedicated to classic acoustic Afro-Latin music. Combining guitar, Cuban tres, upright bass, baritone saxophone, and percussion, they blend infectious Afro-Cuban son montuno and […]

Organ Fairchild is a Buffalo-based instrumental organ trio featuring Joe Bellanti (organ/keyboards), Corey Kertzie (drums), and Dave Ruch (guitar). After nearly four decades playing together in cover bands like the […]

JO & the Highland Express is a dynamic force in the Jersey Shore music scene, delivering high-energy funk and soul. Led by saxophonist John Orlando, this veteran ensemble breathes fresh […]

Jamie McLean Band delivers a rich musical gumbo blending New Orleans soul, Americana roots, Delta blues, and NYC swagger. Led by former Dirty Dozen Brass Band guitarist Jamie McLean, the […]

Abe Ovadia is a distinctive voice in modern NYC jazz, blending deep tradition with expressive, forward-thinking innovation. A Berklee and NYU master’s graduate who toured internationally by age 19, the […]

The Ocean Avenue Stompers are a high-energy brass band hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey. Founded by saxophonist Ian Gray, this dynamic ensemble blends New Orleans second-line traditions with Jersey […]

Glenn Alexander is a acclaimed guitarist, composer, and vocalist known for his world-class versatility across fusion, rock, and jazz. A Sarah Lawrence College faculty member, he has recorded numerous solo […]