July 2025

Upcoming (With More To Come)
It’s the peak of Summer and this month rings in some very cool live music events! Feel free to browse the whole site and review this month’s events. There’s plenty of content coming. If you haven’t checked out my previous page, June 2025, please check that out because there’s a lot of content. Otherwise, when the month is over, you can move on the next month and view my August 2025 page. For last minute and up-to-date events, be sure to check my calendar, Facebook, or Twitter. My “Welcome” page is a great place to start too.
Friday, July 18th
SOUND: Josh Werner And The Acousticrats @ Baker’s Acres Campground (6pm To 10pm)
It’s another event where I’ll be running the board, but who knows what will happen on our “stay-cation” 3-day camping trip to Baker’s Acres. Word has it that we’ll be sharing some campfire tunes with members of “Slap Happy” and soloist Ted Hammock. More news to come I’m sure.
Announcements
- TBA
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Backer’s Acres – Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Past Events & Updates
July2025 Highlights (7/1 Thru 7/31)
Here’s a miscellaneous set of external links containing articles, photos and videos highlighting this month. Feel free to browse.
External Links
Tuesday, July 1st
The Thanksgiving Trio @ Caffery’s (6pm To 9pm)
Josh, Jeff & I return to Caffery’s Tavern since rocking the Thanksgiving annual acoustic morning jam. We’ll be doing the same style of country, bluegrass, and classic rock tunes but with a Summer pizazz. Get your requests ready for the perfect mid-week and pre-July-4th distraction your soul needs.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Tue-7/1/2025 @ 8:18:11AM)
- Facebook Post By Jersey John (Tue-7/1/2025 @ 1:05:32PM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Caffery’s Tavern – Forked River, NJ
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Friday, July 4th – Independence Day
Dockside Brothers Duo Poolside @ Atlantic Shore Pines (3pm To 6pm)
Josh Werner becomes an honorary Dockside Brother as we entertain the campers at Atlantic Shore Pines Campground. Looking forward to those who are there enjoying the extended 4th of July weekend. See you there!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Jersey John Hanney (Fri-7/4/2025 @ 10:28:01AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Atlantic Shore Pines Campground – Tuckerton, NJ
Follow-Ups
Thank you Lisa, Atlantic Shore Pines, and their great staff for having us for your 4th Of July Poolside Party. Look forward to seeing you again!
Tags: Josh Werner #JoshWerner Jersey John Hanney #JerseyJohn #DocksideBrothers #Acousticrats
Saturday, July 5th
Tommy Gannon Trio @ The Boathouse Belmar (6pm To 9pm)
Celebrate the extended 4th Of July weekend with the Tommy Gannon Trio this Saturday (7/5/2025) from 6pm to 9pm at the Boathouse in Belmar. Tommy, Wally, and I will be cranking out some cool Summer tunes to rock your evening!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Sat-7/5/2025 @ 6:51:22AM)
- Facebook Post By Jersey John (Sat-7/5/2025 @ 3:37:57PM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: The Boathouse – Belmar, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
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Sunday, July 6th
Acousticrats 7-Piece @ Sundays On The Beach (LBI) @ 12pm – 2pm
The Acousticrats will rockin’ LBI’s “Sunday Concert at 68th St Beach“. It will feature multi-talented musicians playing pedal steel, fiddle, banjo, guitar, upright bass, harmonica, mandolin, percussion, and drums. I’ll be joining forces with Josh Werner, Jeff Propert, Toni Teschner, Bobby Baxmeyer, Jack Stanton, and Steve Schupsky. From 12:00pm (noon) To 2:00pm, we’ll be cranking out an array of country, classic rock, folk, and bluegrass tunes in #LBI #BrantBeach. With John Mitchell’s Blue Line Sound bringing a beautiful audio mix that will tickle your earholes, it’s an event you don’t want to miss.
Need more info? See my calendar and information below for details.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By LBT Parks & Recreation (Sat-7/5/2025 @ 1:19:03PM)
- Facebook Post By Jeff Propert (Sat-7/5/2025 @ 8:22:57AM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Sun-6/29/2025 @ 5:40:54PM)
Additional Links
- Event: Sundays at 68th St Beach – July 6th, 2025
- Site: Long Beach Township Events
- Venue Information: 68th Street Beach – Brant Beach, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
Note: The Facebook photos and videos that are tagged with an asterisk (“*”) are restricted to “Friends-Of-Friends”, so you may or may not be able to view them.
- Facebook Photo By Betsy Cronen
- Facebook Video by Stephanie Colando *
- Facebook Photos By Tony Gulino *
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YouTube Video: “Angel From Montgomery” By The Acousticrats *
*Note: Video is cued at my solo, but please rewind to the beginning to hear the whole performance.
Thursday, July 10th – CANCELLED/WEATHER
SOUND: Josh Werner And The Acousticrats @ Holgate’s Tunes By The Dunes (6:30pm To 8:30pm)
This event has been cancelled due to weather conditions on LBI.
I’ll be running sound and rockin’ the harmonica for Josh and friends at “Tunes By The Dunes” in Holgate. It’s an intimate mini-concert event that’s sure to be fun. Bring your favorite beach chair and snuggle up to original music by the band mixed with some summer country and rock tunes you know and love. Always room for a Grateful Dead tune or two.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Jeff Lipman (Tue-7/8/2025 @ 7:46:44AM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Tue-7/1/2025 @ 1:01:21AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Tunes By the Dunes – Holgate, NJ
Stop Bys & Drop Ins
A section dedicated to spontaneous sit-ins, stop bys, drop ins, guest appearances, and last minute events.
Monday, July 7th
Guest Appearance: Josh Werner & Friends Featuring Jimmy Brogan @ Buckalew’s (6pm To 9pm)
Jimmy Brogan was Josh’s guest and that called for this quartet to join forces once again for a great evening. Check out the links below to catch the highlights of the show.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Mon-7/7/2025 @ 8:47:58AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Buckalew’s Restaurant & Tavern – Beach Haven, NJ
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Follow-up Photos & Videos
Note: The Facebook photos and videos that are tagged with an asterisk (“*”) are restricted to “Friends-Of-Friends”, so you may or may not be able to view them.
- Facebook Post By Betsy Cronen (Mon-7/7/2025 @ 7:35:01PM)
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Thursday, July 10th
With Tommy Gannon @ Sunsets (6pm To 9pm)
There’s rain and some flooding in LBI that inhibited my travels to our “Tunes By The Dunes” show. So, Tommy Gannon was gracious enough to let me crash his gig at Sunsets in Neptune. Join Tommy, Wally, and me for some more Summertime fun. We hit at 6:00pm!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Wed-7/9/2025 @ 11:51:16PM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Sunsets Riverfront Bar & Restaurant – Neptune, NJ
Follow-up Photos & Videos
Note: The Facebook photos and videos that are tagged with an asterisk (“*”) are restricted to “Friends-Of-Friends”, so you may or may not be able to view them.
- Facebook Post By Terri Lynch * (Thu-7/10/2025 @ 7:48:57PM)
Friday, July 11th
Guest Appearance: Barbara Lin Band @ Lighthouse Tavern (8pm To Midnight)
Barbara and Paul have always welcomed me to catch them out doing their thing, and this evening I was free to do just that. Join me at the Lighthouse Tavern where some good eats and good music is the atmosphere you expect for a fun Friday night. Barbara and the band play their first note at 8pm!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Barbara Lin Band (Fri-7/11/2025 @ 6:06:38PM)
- Facebook Post By Lighthouse Tavern (Wed-7/9/2025 @ 10:00:05AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Lighthouse Tavern – Waretown, NJ
Saturday, July 12th
With Josh Werner Duo @ Terrace Tavern (9pm To Midnight)
I’ll be heading back to the island to sit-in with Josh & Jeff for some tunes at Terrace Tavern. Our music starts at 9pm. Come on out and join us at this cozy place.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Jersey John (Sat-7/12/2025 @ 4:25:51PM)
- Facebook Update By Josh Werner (Sat-7/12/2025 @ 9:21:46AM)
- Facebook Post By Jeff Propert (Sat-7/12/2025 @ 8:53:20AM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Fri-7/11/2025 @ 8:38:49AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Terrace Tavern – Long Beach, NJ
Tuesday, July 15th
Lighthouse Tavern Open Mic & Sit-In With Josh & Jamil
Attended the Lighthouse Open Mic hosted by Tradition Austin Stark. Then hit Caffery’s Tavern where Josh & Jamil were entertaining. We did a rendition of Gallway Girl for the crowd.
Wednesday, July 16th
Grapevine Open Mic & Jam With E-Boro Bandits @ Blackdog
Attended the open mic at the Grapevine hosted by Don Brown. Then hit Blackdog 7 Stools for a jam with special guests, E-Boro Bandits, on their last set.
Thursday, July 17th
Sit-in With Jimmy Brogan @ The Grapevine
What fun it was to sit in again with Jimmy Brogan again at the Grapevine.