Jersey John Hanney

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May 2025

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Summer is just around the corner and it brings a whole bunch of live music in it’s wake! 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, April 2025, give that a glance. Otherwise, when the month is over, you can move on the next month and view my June 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.

Summer being just around the corner and brough a whole bunch of live music in it’s wake! Although May has come to a close, feel free to browse and review this month’s events. If you haven’t checked out the previous page, April 2025, give that a glance. Otherwise, move forward and view my June 2025 page. As always, 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.

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May 2025 Highlights (5/1 Thru 5/31)

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Thursday, May 8th

Josh Werner Duo @ Sun Harbor (6pm To 9pm)

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Enjoy a relaxing view along the bay with a cocktail in hand — maybe an app or two. Guess who will be providing the musical backdrop? Yes, you guessed it — Josh and I. We’ll have the usual bag of tuneage plus a few surprises. If you haven’t strolled outside the house during the cold winter months, this is the time to do it.

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Saturday, May 10th

E-Boro Bluegrass Brunch (Belmar Porchfest Pre-Party) @ McCann’s (10am To 1pm)

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Wow, what fun opening up for the Belmar Porchfest! Super cool breakfast and brunch deals are here at McCann’s. And a beautiful sunny morning to boot, which means a great sunny day for the 4th Annual Porchfest. I’m rockin’ with Jonny, Josh, Jeff, and Will … my cohorts in bluegrass musical shenanigans. Join us!

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Belmar Porchfest With E-Boro Bandits @ 8th & E Street (1pm To 2:15pm)

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This is where you need to be – The 4th Annual Belmar Porchfest! I’ll be leaving McCann’s and heading over to 8th Ave and E Street in Belmar to join the E-Boro Bandits. We’ll be rockin’ the porch from 1pm to a bit after 2pm with great classic country and rock tunes.

If you haven’t, be sure to join the Belmar Porchfest Group on Facebook for current and annual updates on this event. It’s four years running and going strong.

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Belmar Porchfest Follow-up: Facebook Posts, Pictures & Videos (For 5/10)

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Thursday, May 15th

Guest Appearance with Coyote Jack Band @ Lizzie Rose (TBD 7pm To 10pm)

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I’ll joining the stage with the Coyote Jack Band and Lisa Bouchelle for a few tunes. I had the privilege of laying down some harmonica licks in the studio for the band on their recently released album entitled “Remember This“. (The album is available on Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, and Apple Music — just to name a few.)

We’ll be doing those selections (“Love Is Love” and “Never Been Born“) plus many more. Details will be provided soon.

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Sunday, May 18th

Bluegrass & Country With E-Boro Bandits Septet @ Historic Smithville Park (11am To 12:30pm)

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I’ll be joining Jonny Kumfert and cast of talent for this special event at Historic Smithville Park (not to be confused with Smithville Village in Galloway/Smithville). We will be performing for Historic Smithville Park’s May Faire Event. This is a free event where families are welcome to celebrate “Bringing in the May”, the end of Winter. It’s also Burlington County’s 50th Anniversary Year of aquiring the Smithville Park grounds.

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Wednesday, May 21st

Dockside Brothers @ Black Dog Bar (7pm To 10pm)

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Once again Jeff Propert and I will be dishing up our style of tunes for Tuckerton music lovers while Josh takes another respite. Come on out and join us for some cool music.

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Monday, May 26th – Memorial Day

Dockside Brothers @ Dockside Brothers At Sunsets (5pm – 8pm)

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Join Jeff and I for our Dockside Brothers “Bring In The 2025 Summer” Duo. We hit Sunsets in Neptune right on Memorial Day at 5pm. Enjoy our unique assortment of acoustic country, rock, & bluegrass tunes while enjoying a view that overlooks the Shark River. Have a cocktail or two, some eats, and hang with us on what is supposed to be warmest weather of the Memorial Day Weekend stretch. There’s plenty of free space to park, something that takes the hassle out of your venue traveling plans. But ultimately, we’d love to see you..

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Saturday, May 31st – Afternoon

Tuckerton Porchfest @ Lizzie Rose Location (11am – 3:30pm)

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I’ll have a dual role for the “Tuckerton Porchfest” – join me on the “Lizzie Rose” porch where I’ll be running the sound for all the artists that day beginning at 11am. Our emcee will be J.C. Sutton. (For a visual summary, watch the Facebook Video below.*) And as a bonus, I’ll be joining Jimmy Brogan on harmonica and vocals for his set from 12 noon to 12:25pm. I hope you can attend our location at some point during the day. I might be a bit busy setting up each act, but be sure to “wave” hello if you do stop by.

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Saturday, May 31st – Evening

Private Party (6pm – 9pm)

I’ll be joining some talented artists for an annual get-together. Last year was a blast and this will be at least one notch above that.

Stop Bys & Drop Ins

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

Monday, May 5th

Sit-In With Original Artist Night @ McCann’s (6pm To 9pm)

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I was fortunate to add a little harmonica stylings to a few of Paul Marzano’s originals and a bit of harp to Jay & Amy’s original tunes as well. (Catch the video below.)

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Tuesday, May 6th

Attend Open Mic @ Lighthouse Tavern (7pm To 10pm)

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Lighthouse Tavern has a weekly open mic hosted by Austin Stark. I’ll be doing a few tunes, and probably will sit-in on harp with a few of the other artists.

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Saturday, May 10th

Sit In With OTR @ Arrowhead Inn (10:30pm To 12:30am)

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LMy travels from the Belmar Porchfest brought my into the town of Brick where I sat in with “On The Rocks” band. Haven’t jammed with these guys in quite a while, so the time was due.

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Wednesday, May 14th

Sit-In With Tommy Baz & Johnny Sticks @ Bar-A (8pm To 9pm)

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A visit turned into a jam, and it was fun! I joined the two amazing country artists for their last set on the Bar-A stage. It was great to meet up with several friends as well.

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“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.

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