We were honored to attend Les Paul’s 110th Birthday Celebration, a heartwarming event by the Mahwah Museum and Les Paul Foundation. The day was a beautiful musical tribute, featuring multi-track recreations by Tommy Doyle and Sandy, diverse sounds from DnA, and masterful jazz by the Ed Laub Quartet.
On the final day of May 2025, Joseph Vincent Riggio of J v Archer Entertainment orchestrated another successful Saturday Jazz Café at The Chubby Pickle in Highlands. The event showcased local talent, featuring XL Jazz Band who captivated the audience with three full sets of pop-inspired contemporary jazz.
Check out “The Sandy Mack Experience,” a new film documenting Sandy Mack’s huge impact on the Jersey Shore music scene. See how this once-shy “Army brat” became a key figure in the jam band community, mentoring musicians and starting the “Jamily” and “Harpin’ Help” initiatives.
Last Friday in May, saxophonist and vocalist Damian Cremisio lit up the Reckless Steamy Nights at the Red Bank Woman’s Club with his dynamic quintet, delivering a memorable night of jazz, soul, and storytelling.
New Jersey guitar staple Billy Walton is bringing his European tour experience—all originals, deep cuts, and new music—back to his hometown of Tuckerton on May 24th at The Lizzie Rose Music Room. Fresh off releasing his new single “Knife In My Back,” Walton discusses the challenges and joys of playing original music in an evolving industry.
Jump Back, both individually, and collectively has been very active on the local blues scene.
Did you know the legendary Epiphone brand has a personal connection to JSJBF’s own Ron Rauso?
Discover how Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest brings authentic Louisiana food & music to NJ for 32 years! May 30-June 1, Sussex County Fairgrounds.
Relive the 27th Harpin’ Help! See photos by John Posada from the successful JSJBF fundraiser featuring incredible local bands & supporting Monmouth food pantries.
Discover Andy B. AND SoulFolk—VooDudes’ Andy Bernstein’s fresh take with original stories, blues, folk vibes, and soulful covers.