We recently got a copy of a new disc soon to be released by Peter Veteska & Blues Train. This new collection, “Full Tilt,” includes a dozen cuts, eight of which are originals. Check out the review and be sure to stop by his CD release party at the Chubby Pickle on October 7th!
We would like to welcome our newest JSJBF Community members!
Don Jay Smith who is in charge of the Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival was my guest last Saturday at our Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival. The article he wrote “Long Branch Jazz and Blues Fest serves up a perfect day of hot blues” was published on NJarts.net” said Tom Baldino, the President of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation.
The 2023 Long Branch Jazz & Blues Festival … August 26th!
This is another strong outing by one of the best and most original players on the Jersey Shore!
Paid Membership Pro now offers a Gig Calendar. As a member band or performing artist you can now add your events to the JSJBF calendar, which will be shared on social media and through our newsletter. It is live on the JSJBF website, and you can see it by clicking: Calendar.
Check out what’s new in our membership system.
Mark Margolies, accompanied by the Fabulous Rhythm Aces made their debut at the JSJBF member venue the Chubby Pickle last Friday night as part of board member Joseph Vincent Riggio’s Blue Collar Blues series.
Are you ready for the REAL March Madness? JSJBF is announcing discounted membership rates starting March 1st for the month of March leading up to the JSJBF’s 2023 kick off fundraiser on March 26th at Salty’s Beach Bar in Lake Como. Discounts are as follows: Individuals: $30.00, Family: $50 and Bands: $60.00!
The Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic presented by The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation was presented on a beautiful night on February 10th 2023 coordinated by board member Joseph Vincent Riggio. As always it was an incredible night of fun, friendship, and music.