Upcoming

This is the last full month of Summer 2025 and live music is making the days memorable. 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, July 2025, give that a glance. Otherwise, when the month is over, you can move on the next month and view my September 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.

Wednesday, August 27th

Tommy Gannon Trio @ Jack’s By The Tracks (6pm To 9pm)

I’ll be breaking out the harps for the Tommy Gannon Trio for our first Summer season slot at Jack’s. Always a great place to chill with inside and outside seating. Easy parking right in front of entrance!

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Tue-8/26/2025 @ 8:25:25AM)
• Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Sun-8/24/2025 @ 6:37:31AM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Jack’s By The Tracks – Belmar, NJ

Friday, August 29th – Private

Tommy Gannon Trio @ Belmar Fishing Club (7pm To 10pm)

The Tommy Gannon Trio will be visiting the Belmar Fishing Club for a special members only music event.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Belmar Fishing Club – Belmar, NJ

Sunday, August 31st

Acousticrats 6-Piece @ Private Party (3pm To 8pm)

The Acousticrats will rockin’ another private party in Little Egg Harbor Township. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

August 2025 Highlights (8/1 Thru 8/31)

Here’s a miscellaneous set of external links containing articles, photos and videos highlighting this month. Feel free to browse.

External Links

• Jersey John’s Google Photos For August 2025

Saturday, August 2nd

Ted Hammock Duo @ Terrace Tavern (9pm To Midnight)

Join Ted Hammock and I for another evening at the Terrace Tavern.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Me
• Facebook Post By Ted Hammock

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Terrace Tavern – Long Beach, NJ

Tuesday, August 5th

SOUND: LEH PD National Night Out Event w/ The Acousticrats @ Pinelands High School (6pm To 9pm)

The Acousticrats will rockin’ the Little Egg Harbor National Night Out Event at Pinelands Regional High School. This annual event is hosted by The Little Egg Harbor Police Department from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Pinelands Regional High School. This fun event is a wonderful chance for children and families to connect with each other and with LEH PD officers. I’ll be running the board for the band who will be performing bluegrass, country, rock, and Grateful Dead tunes. Details in the links below. Hope to see you there.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By LEH PD (Thu-7/10/2025 @ 12:42:52PM)
• LEH PD Community Events Page

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Pinelands Regional High Scool – Little Egg Harbor, NJ
• LEH PD: Facebook Page

Saturday, August 9th

Ted Hammock Duo @ The Mainland (69pm To 9pm)

Join Ted Hammock and I for our first duo at The Mainland Kitchen + Pub in Manahawkin. The weather will be great, so join us outside!

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Me (Sat-8/9/2025 @ 12:52:27PM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: The Mainland Kitchen & Pub – Manahawkin, NJ

Sunday, August 10th

SOUND: Josh Werner Band @ Sun Harbor (2pm To 6pm)

I’ll be running the sound and laying down some harp for Sunday late afternoon with the Acousticrats. This is Sun Harbor, so you know it’ll be a fun one.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Josh Werner

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Sun Harbor – Barnegat, NJ

Thursday, August 14th

Dockside Brothers @ Terrace Tavern (Rain Or Shine Event) (5pm To 8pm)

The Dockside Brothers team up once again. This time, Jeff and I will be playing at that cozy place near the Beach Haven Terrace water tower on LBI. We’ll be rockin’ the outside bar if the weather cooperates. However, questionable weather brings us inside at our spot to the south end of the bar. Either way, you’ll get to hear some live music by us guys!

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Me (Thu-8/14/2025 @ 1:54:31PM)
• Facebook Post By Jeff Propert (Thu-8/14/2025 @ 12:54:53PM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Terrace Tavern – Long Beach, NJ

Saturday, August 16th

Acousticrats 6-Piece @ Private Party (3pm To 7pm)

The Acousticrats will rockin’ this annual private party in Little Egg Harbor Township.

Follow-up Photos & Videos

Wednesday, August 20th

Tommy Gannon Duo @ The Broadway (7pm To 10pm)

Tommy Gannon and I will be jamming at The Broadway in Pt. Pleasant Beach for an evening of tunes. Hope to catch you out and about!

Announcements

• Facebook Event For Wed-8/20/2025
• Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Tue-8/19/2025 @ 8:46:56AM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Broadway Bar & Grille – Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Thursday, August 21st

Tommy Gannon Duo @ Jack’s By The Tracks (6pm To 9pm)

This just in, Tommy Gannon and I will be hitting the floor with tunes at Jack’s By The Tracks in Belmar. Our first note sounds at the stroke of 6pm. See you there!

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Thu-8/21/2025 @ 12:00:29PM)
• Facebook Post By Me (Thu-8/21/2025 @ 4:08:06PM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Jack’s By The Tracks – Belmar, NJ

Saturday, August 23rd

Josh Werner & Jersey John Duo @ Terrace Tavern (9pm To 12am)

Josh Werner and I will be taking the indoor stage for chill Saturday evening at Terrace Tavern. Join us at that cozy place near the Beach Haven Terrace water tower on LBI.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Fri-8/22/2025 @ 7:45:46AM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Terrace Tavern – Long Beach, NJ

Tuesday, August 26th

E Boro Bandits @ Belmar Public Library (6:00pm To 8:00pm)

Cool news! I got a call from Jonny Kumfert and he has recruited me once again this year. I’ll be laying down some harp on the E Boro Bandit’s tunes at this free show. It’ll be 9-piece band. This is always a fun one, so pack a small cooler, bring your beach chair or blanket, and join us at the bottom of the steps on the front lawn!

Performers

• John Hanney
• Jonny Kumfert
• Dan Mulvey
• Will Pable
• David Rimelis
• Christian Seaman
• Brynn Taylor
• Jim Vallone
• Josh Werner

Announcements

• Facebook Post By Me (Mon-8/25/2025 @ 4:04:49AM)
• Facebook Post By Belmar Public Library (Wed-8/20/2025 @ 7:01:26PM)
• Belmar Public Library Website (Calendar Event)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Belmar Public Library – Belmar, NJ

Stop Bys & Drop Ins

A section dedicated to spontaneous sit-ins, stop bys, drop ins, guest appearances, and last minute events.

Friday, August 1st

Crashing The Jimmy Brogan Band Trio @ Dockside Cafe (5:30pm To 8pm)

Doing some errands and dropping off a cable led to this … stopping by to catch the Jimmy Brogan Trio at the Dockside Cafe. Just a few licks on the harmonica and some backing vocals were my minor contributions to a major cool time.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By The Jimmy Brogan Band (Fri-8/1/2025 @ 11:05:01AM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: DockSide Cafe – Little Egg Harbor, 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.

More Photos & Videos

• Facebook Videos By Hippie Gypsey * (Sat-8/2/2025 @ 8:13:05AM)
• Facebook Video Re-Post By Jimmy Brogan (Fri-8/1/2025 @ 10:01:04PM)
• Facebook Photo By Mary Helstrom (Fri-8/1/2025 @ 5:10:54PM)
• Facebook Videos & Photos By Mary Helstrom (Sun-6/1/2025 @ 4:14:35PM)
• Facebook Post By Jimmy Brogan (Fri-8/1/2025 @ 3:11:59PM)
• Facebook Post By Danny Embrich * (Fri-8/1/2025 @ 2:52:56PM)

Tuesday, August 19th – Early Evening

Celebrating Jimmy Brogan’s Birthday @ Engleside Sandbar (3pm To 7pm)

Well, when you get a message from Jimmy Brogan that says “Special guest musician friends encouraged”, you can’t pass this event up. What an amazing collaboration of talent and off-the-charts renditions of you favorite tunes. Proof is in the pudding. Check out the birthday celebration content below.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By The Jimmy Brogan Band (Sat-8/16/2025 @ 10:12:11PM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Engleside Inn Sandbar – Beach Haven, 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.

More Photos & Videos

• Facebook Photos & Videos By Mary Helstrom (Wed-8/20/2025 @ 5:22:41PM)
• Facebook Photos & Videos By Stephanie Colando * (Tue-8/19/2025 @ 10:14:59PM)
  • “Doors Collaboration” Video On Facebook By Stephanie Colando *
• Facebook Photos & Videos By Tom Smith (Tue-8/19/2025 @ 11:27:17PM)
• Facebook Videos By Hippie Gypsey * (Tue-8/19/2025 @ 3:28:37PM)
  • Facebook Video #1 *
  • Facebook Video #2 *
  • Facebook Video #3 *

Tuesday, August 19th – Late Evening

The Pickles With Allison & Carmen @ Calloway’s (3pm To 7pm)

On my way back heading home, I stopped to catch The Pickles doing their weekly thing at Calloway’s. There special guests this evening were Allison Stella and Carmen Landolfi. Always great to unwind and meet up with friends when I’m in the area.

Announcements

• Facebook Post By The Pickles Nation (Fri-8/22/2025 @ 10:22:00AM)

Additional Links

• Venue Information: Calloway’s Restaurant & Bar – West Creek, NJ

Follow-up Photos & Videos

More Photos & Videos

• Facebook Photos & Videos By Tom Smith (Tue-8/19/2025 @ 11:27:17PM)

Special Announcements

“Shelter in Solitude” Now Streaming On Prime Video

Announced Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Read my full article and watch the movie I had the pleasure to play harmonica throughout.