Jazz, blues and swing were the styles of music that put Asbury Park and Red Bank on the map since the turn of the 20th century. However, as rock and roll took over the venues, these were seen as stepsisters of Rock and Roll.
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Jump Back and The New Watchdog Blues Band played, a jam ensued, & an announcement about new membership tech news!
Who recalls their first concert? The anticipation of seeing your favorite band or any band for that matter in a live setting is a memory that sticks with most of us throughout our life-times. Danny Coleman shares his recollections on his first concert with Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Billy Lilley, a longtime blues harmonica playing fixture on the Garden State blues club and festival scene, passed away at 70 on Memorial Day weekend at his home in New Port Richey, Fla., after a long struggle with liver cancer. He and his wife Theresa were active volunteers at the first half dozen Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festivals.
This years JSJBF International Blues Challenge was a great day of live music as all the artists brought their ‘A’ game. The judges lined up in front and the members and fans filled the room and cheered them all on. In the end the two artist/bands going to Memphis are Jonathan Kalb – Solo Duo category and The SlideWinder Blues Band – Band category
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 Shadetree Mechanics represented the JSJBF with a variety of original blues songs. Our road warriors brought their “A” game with their energetic best.
Fish Eyed Blues has been an active member of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation since 2018. We received an advance copy of the new CD titled “It’s Not You… It’s Me” and from the artwork to the presentation to the songs, the band has come up with a winner!