On August 12, 2022, the scorching weather broke here in Monmouth County, NJ but once again the areas most talented musical youth brought the heat to The Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic presented by The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. It’s constant influx of new performers and returning regulars truly makes it everyone’s “Favorite Friday Night of the Month.”
On July 23, the JSJBF headed a bit north to The Crossroads in Garwood for an evening of smoking rock and blues.
Always a great time – be there!
Colts Neck Inn, 191 County Rd. 537, Colts Neck, NJ.
On May 15, 2022, the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) held its annual Band Together for Veterans event and fundraiser at Bar Anticipation in Lake Como NJ to continue its support of local veteran organizations. Each band that performed included at least one veteran and a total of $2,400 was raised in support of local veteran organization MA22
On a warm June Friday night, the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation awarded four scholarships to graduating High School seniors at the June Reckless Steamy Nights concert series sponsored by the law firm of Joseph G. Hughes, Esq. and Oppenheimer & Co. Our musical guests, long time JSJBF member Sandy Sasso and her band, started the evening off with a set of jazz tunes that showcased this very talented group
The eighth installment of the JSJBF CNI Jam was just that, Jammed. We welcomed 40 players that turned into 13 complete 3 song sets of smoking blues.
Always a great time – be there!
Colts Neck Inn, 191 County Rd. 537, Colts Neck, NJ.
Sunday May 15th saw veterans, musicians and the community come together in celebration of our local veterans and in support for helping end veteran suicide at the Band Together for Veterans event.
The Shadetree Mechanics represented the JSJBF with a variety of original blues songs. Our road warriors brought their “A” game with their energetic best.
“You never know where someone is going to hear you; ya’ know? Bluesville is a blessing, I’m so happy to be on there,” says Detroit born and current Jersey City, NJ resident Eliza Neals