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.

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  • TBA
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  • 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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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