March 2025
That’s A Wrap
We sprung ahead with our clocks this month into a fun-filled March-Madness line of events. Glad to have caught many of you all out and about! Feel free to scroll down and review this month’s events. And you get the urge, feel free to review previous pages starting with February 2025. Otherwise, spring ahead to the next month and view my April 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.
Past Events & Updates
March 2025 Highlights (3/1 Thru 3/31)
Here’s a miscellaneous set of external links containing articles, photos and videos highlighting this month. Feel free to browse.
External Links
Sunday, March 2nd
Dockside Brothers Duo @ Pinelands Brewing Co. (2pm To 5pm)
Jeff Propert & I will be teaming up again with some of our unique tunes. We always look forward to playing some of our favorites and touching on some of the forgotten hits from the past. Hope to see you there!
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Pinelands Brewing – Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Tuesday, March 4th (Private Event)
An Attendance of Ocean County Talent (Noon To 3pm)
A gathering artists, actors, authors, singers, photographers, agents, promoters, historians, radio personalities, and newspaper personnel.
Sunday, March 16th
Jimmy Brogan Duo @ Breeze’s Dock (1pm To 5pm)
It’s Jimmy Brogan and I hitting Breeze’s for St. Patrick’s Day Eve. Join us as we rock out on mixture of tunes that will surely tickle your craic! Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Announcements
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Breeze’s Dock Bar & Grill – Tuckerton, NJ
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Monday, March 17th
Kids At Play St. Paddy’s Day Quartet @ Crabs Claw (2pm To 9pm)
Slainte! Our annual residence at The Crabs Claw on St. Patrick day continues. Come celebrate in Lavalette with all the Irish tunes to tickle your Shillelagh. Join Rick Kuerzi, Mike Paduano, Pat Killeen, and I for the traditional music you know along with Van Morrison, U2, Dropkick Murphies, Dubliners, and Pogues greats. We’ll also be handing our breaks over to our Piper guest, Gary who will playing those traditional tunes you know and love on the bagpipes.
There’s no cover charge to enjoy Irish brews on tap, Jameson and Tullamore Dew whiskeys, and corned beef specials, already Crabs Claw featured favorites, with our live entertainment. Hope to see you there …
— “Jersey John” Hanney
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Kids At Play (Mon-3/10/2025 @ 10:08:07AM)
- Facebook Post By Kids At Play (Sun-3/9/2025 @ 5:35:55PM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: The Crab’s Claw Inn – Lavallette, NJ
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Thursday, March 20th
Josh Werner Duo @ Sun Harbor (6pm To 9pm)
This just in — Josh has invited me to join him as we bring in Spring at Sun Harbor. Catch us for tunes that promise to tickle your ear holes while enjoying a relaxing bay view with a cocktail and app.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Jersey John (Thu-3/20/2025 @ 3:41:23PM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Thu-3/20/2025 @ 11:25:20AM) *Deleted
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Sun Harbor – Barnegat, NJ
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Friday, March 21st
Josh Werner Solo W/ Guests @ ManaFirkin Brewing (6pm To 9pm)
I’ll be sitting in with Josh Werner for evening of unique tunes at this cool microbrew. What better way to celebrate the first full day of Spring. And if you were with us during the summer, ManaFirkin joined us on the beach in LBI for our 2024 Firepit Friday Acousticrats Concert. Stay tuned — we may someone joining us on cajon.
Announcements
Additional Links
- Venue Information: ManaFirkin Brewing Company – Manahawkin, NJ
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Saturday, March 22nd
Last Hurrah Country Show @ Mayo’s (8pm To Midnight)
Mayo’s is changing ownership and there will be a last “Hurrah” before this tavern is handed over. Join Josh Werner, Johnny Sticks, Jeff Propert, and I as we crank out the country tunes (and other rock, bluegrass, and Grateful Dead stylings) to celebrate the 22 years the tavern has been serving the community. Please read the special post below from Tommy Baz who is on the mend and unfortunately cannot join us.
Announcements
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Mayo’s Halfway House – Chatsworth, NJ
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Thursday, March 27th
Butch & Josh Jam @ Thirsty Piney, NJ (7pm To 9pm)
Butch Ralph and Josh Werner are invading the Thirsty Piney with multiple artists and a variety of tunes. Come check it out.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Forked River Wines and Spirits – Forked River, NJ
Sunday, March 30th
Josh Werner Duo @ Triumph Brewery, PA (1pm To 4pm)
Josh and I will be jumping the border into Pennsylvania to crank out some tunes at Triumph Brewery. Join us at this cool locale in New Hope. We’ll give you a perfect atmosphere to wrap-up the last weekend in March.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Triumph Restaurant & Brewery – New Hope, PA
Stop Bys & Drop Ins
A section dedicated to spontaneous sit-ins, stop bys, drop ins, guest appearances, and last minute events.
Saturday, March 8th
Bantry Boys @ Pt. Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 (6pm To 9pm)
The Bantry Boys gave me a last minute call to join them for a private Irish Themed event at Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 hall. What a fun gathering and an enjoyable crowd it was to perform that unique style only The Bantry Boys can deliver.
I’d like the thank the Boys for contacting me to help them out because it definitely turned out to be a “Win-Win” for all!
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 – Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ
Thursday, March 20th
A Set With Jimmy Brogan @ Doyle’s Of Barnegat (5pm To 6pm)
I made a surprise visit and sat in with Jimmy Brogan before I had to make my way over to Chatsworth for a big show in the evening. I arrived at 5pm and performed with Jimmy for an hour.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Mickey’s Port of Call Pub – Tuckerton, NJ
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Saturday, March 22nd
A Set With Jimmy Brogan @ Mickey’s Port Of Call (5pm To 6pm)
I made a surprise visit and sat in with Jimmy Brogan before I had to make my way over to Chatsworth for a big show in the evening. I arrived at 5pm and performed with Jimmy for an hour.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Mickey’s Port of Call Pub – Tuckerton, NJ
