by John Fernandez
Honoring Our Heroes with Blues, Rock, and Community Support
On November 9, 2024, the Veterans Music Festival, an all-day celebration of live music honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans, took place at D’Jais in Belmar.
The event featured seven blues and rock bands performing to a packed house, making the festival an incredible success.
The lineup included:
- LZ Jersey (a group comprised entirely of veterans)
- Gary Wright Roots and Blues
- Jump Back
- The Bob DelRosso Band
- The Incinerators Blues Band
- Peter V & Blues Train
- The Spider Daniels Band
PHOTO CREDITS: John Posada and Kimberly White
The festival was hosted by the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation, with sponsorship from the Veterans Foundation of America, Horizon NJ Health, and Band Together for Veterans.
All proceeds from the event will support outdoor therapy programs for veterans impacted by PTSD, providing them with the care and healing they deserve.
For more information about programs available to help our veterans, please visit the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber of Commerce website at njveteranschamber.com or contact Jeff Cantor at jeff@njveteranschamber.com.
A heartfelt thank you to the performing bands, volunteers, D’Jais management and staff, and everyone who attended in support of our veterans. Your presence honored and celebrated the sacrifices of all who have served. Together, we made a difference!