May 2025
Upcoming (Currently Updating)
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.
Sunday, May 18th
Bluegrass & Country With E-Boro Bandits Septet @ Historic Smithville Park (11am To 12:30pm)
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.
Additional Links
- Historic Smithville Park’s Event Page: May Faire
- Historic Smithville Park’s Calendar Details: May Faire
- Venue Information: Historic Smithville Park – Eastampton Township, NJ
Wednesday, May 21st
Dockside Brothers @ Black Dog Bar (7pm To 10pm)
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.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Blackdog 7 Stools – Little Egg Harbor, NJ
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Past Events & Updates
May 2025 Highlights (5/1 Thru 5/31)
Here’s a miscellaneous set of external links containing articles, photos and videos highlighting this month. Feel free to browse.
External Links
Thursday, May 8th
Josh Werner Duo @ Sun Harbor (6pm To 9pm)
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.
Announcements
- Facebook Event By Jersey John (Thu-5/8/2025 @ 1:02:22PM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Tue-5/6/2025 @ 9:10:01AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Sun Harbor – Barnegat, NJ
Saturday, May 10th
E-Boro Bluegrass Brunch (Belmar Porchfest Pre-Party) @ McCann’s (10am To 1pm)
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!
Announcements & Info
Additional Links
- Venue Information: McCann’s Tavern – Lake Como, NJ
- Facebook Reel By Friends of Belmar Skatepark
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Belmar Porchfest With E-Boro Bandits @ 8th & E Street (1pm To 2:15pm)
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.
Announcements & Info
- Official Facebook Event Invite ()
- T-Shirt Info Post By Jonny Kumfert On Facebook ()
- Belmar Porchfest Group on Facebook ()
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Sun Harbor – Barnegat, NJ
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Belmar Porchfest Follow-up: Facebook Posts, Pictures & Videos (For 5/10)
Note: The Facebook photos and videos that are tagged with an asterisk (“*”) are restricted to “Friends-Of-Friends” or a “Group”, so you may or may not be able to view them.
- Facebook Video: E-Boro Bandits Performing @ Belmar Porchfest (By Joyce Marie)
- Facebook Post & Video: Joseph White’s Bike Ride To Porchfest
- Facebook Reel: Sam Jams @ Belmar Porchfest
- Jonny Kumfert’s Facebook Group Post: “More Pics” * ()
- Jonny Kumfert’s Facebook Group Post: “A few shots from Joseph White!” * ()
- Jonny Kumfert’s Facebook Group Post: “Thank You” * ()
- Mallory Burlington’s Facebook Post: Videos & Photos * ()
- Porchfest “Dos And Donts” Video On Facebook ()
Thursday, May 15th
Guest Appearance with Coyote Jack Band @ Lizzy Rose (TBD 7pm To 10pm)
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.
Announcements
Additional Links
- Facebook Page: Coyote Jack Band
- Website: Lisa Bouchelle
- Venue Information: Lizzy Rose Music Room – Tuckerton, NJ
Stop Bys & Drop Ins
A section dedicated to spontaneous sit-ins, stop bys, drop ins, guest appearances, and last minute events.
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.
