The Collective
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The Collective is a jazzy blues band playing mostly 1930s to 1950s jazzy blues. Artists we love include Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Louis Jordan, Little Walter, Ella Fitzgerald, Trixie Smith and Cab Calloway plus many others in this genre. Instrumentation includes piano, guitar, acoustic bass and drums plus a cadre of horn players.
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The Vibrotones
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From AP, The Vibrotones deliver a fresh and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll experience that defies genres and ignites any stage. From Bruce and Billy Joel to the Doobie Brothers, The Vibrotones mix crowd favorites with originals that carry the same energy with guaranteed good vibes every time. The Vibrotones bring the party wherever they play.
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Mar Stellium
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Mar Stellium is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Influenced by dream pop and slacker rock, their music takes on an intimate, earthy feel. Drawing from personal experiences with anxiety, depression, and the bittersweet endings of relationships and friendships, their lyrics are tender, honest, and emotionally resonant. Mar Stellium's debut single, “Butterflies,” will be released this fall.
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Jeff Louisot
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Classic rock and originals
Meraki Jams
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Hey ! We're Meraki and if you haven't heard of us, we're a rockin’ 5 piece jam band from Asbury Park, NJ blending classic rock sounds like The Grateful Dead, The Doors, Phish, & Talking Heads with genre-bending jams. We play both original music and a collection of tasteful covers per the venue's request. We've played multiple shows at The Stone Pony and The Wonder Bar including billings with each of Dark Star Orchestra, Splintered Sunlight, Dogs in a Pile, Cosmic Jerry Band, Fungkshui, Kevin Hill & Secret Sound, Holy Tokers and other local favorites!
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Steve Peckman and Unknown Quantity
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Boundary-pushing film composer, Steve Peckman (winds/electronics) is once again assembling an ensemble to fuse composition, improvisational instinct and cutting-edge sonic tools, crafting real-time explorations that are as accessible as they are innovative. Expect bold harmonic journeys, shimmering textures, and electrifying interplay that transcends genre.
Stu Hooten
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Stu was born and raised on the Jersey shore in West Long Branch. His parents introduced him to singing in church and at home. He started playing a recorder and flutophone in the 3rd grade. By fifth grade he added the trumpet and harmonica to his musical interests. His parents encouraged him to take piano lessons for two years until they discovered he had been sneaking in to play his older brother's guitar. He used his lawn mowing money to purchase that guitar which eventually became his instrument of choice.
Performing in plays, church vocal groups and bands, Stuart wove music into his life.
His love for bartending and service in the restaurant industry led him to a number of opportunities. Singing with local artists and enjoying jam sessions with friends carried him through his twenties. He consistently found opportunities in various churches to lead and perform music throughout his life, even while co-raising 5 daughters. He has been employed by local churches to lead con...
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Joey Affatato
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Joey Affatato is a singer-songwriter from Hamilton, NJ whose music blends the raw energy of punk with the heart and storytelling of folk. With over 15 years of experience, Joey has fronted projects like The Ramparts Rebel and The Carousers, releasing a full-length album and a 5-song EP respectively. In May 2024, he performed at Pouzza Fest in Montreal, sharing the stage with artists such as Laura Jane Grace (of Against Me!), Waaves, Alex Lahey, and Georgia Maq (of Camp Cope). Joey has also toured up and down the East Coast, filling in for punk staples like The Cryptkeeper Five and Argyle Goolsby (of Blitzkid). Drawing inspiration from Bruce Springsteen, Frank Turner, Brian Fallon, and Dave Hause, Joey’s music is rich with emotion, grit, and stories that stick with you.
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Trauma Bond
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Eclectic group, creating original music that tends to be rock oriented, but varied in style.
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LavenderBlu
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Familiar Classic Rock and Pop songs where singing along is encouraged. Local and established duet, LavenderBlu, performs favorite classics with melodious lead vocals, backing harmonies and solid guitar playing. Featuring Jill Garrison and Sherry Tomaino as LavenderBlu.