Annual JSJBF Live Music Events
Each year the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation present a number of annual re-occurring live music events throughout the Jersey shore area.
- JAN 18-22: International Blues Challenge (IBC)
- APRIL 24th: Harpin’ Help
- APRIL 29th: Get Out Of Town Party
- MAY 15th: Band Together for Veterans
- JUNE, JULY, AUGUST: Sunday Night Concert Series in Long Branch
- AUGUST: The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival in Long Branch
- OCTOBER: JSJBF New Jersey Blues Challenge (winner goes to IBC)
- DECEMBER: Holiday Party Fundraiser and the annual Guitar Raffle.
Monthly JSJBF Live Music Events
We also present some monthly events such as:
- Monthly jazz & blues concert series in Red Bank – Reckless Steamy Nights
- Youth Open Mic Nights in Red Bank – Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic
- Monthly JAM Sessions at the Colts Neck Inn – CNI JSJFB Monthly Jam
- Jazz @ The Chubby Pickle – Jazz Café
- Blues @ The Chubby Pickle – Blue Collar Blues
Origin Story Part 3 – The Second Festival
By Charlie Wuth and Larry Adelman The JSJBF team decided that since the 1988 festival was a success and the feedback from venues, vendors, attendee’s and bands was very positive, a festival should be held again in1989. 2,400 people were…
Member’s Corner – Attention JSJBF Members
Here’s what’s new in our membership system. 1) JSJBF Membership card is now available for all membership levels. Simply log into your account and scroll down to membership links. Click on “View and Print your Membership Card.” You can print your card…
Around the World with Peter Karp
An Interview with Peter Karp Peter Karp spoke with Tina Lobosco about his band’s origins, playing all over the world, and his upcoming performance at JSJBF’s Reckless Steamy Nights. How did the band meet or come together? Since I tour…
BLIND RACCOON and NOLA BLUE
By, Tom Baldino Last month we let our members know that Robert Hill and his band featuring vocalist S.JĀ were self releasing a cut on the forthcoming Blind Raccoon and Nola Blue Collection Volume 5. Well, a copy of this…
MLYOM March 10th 2023
Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic @ Ocean County Music in Point Pleasant Beach By Joseph Vincent Riggio The Mark LaRochelle Youth Open Mic presented by The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation marked a new milestone on March 10th 2023.…
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