November 2025
Upcoming
Fall is in full swing along with live music. There will be some new venues and new line-ups featured this month with some special gigs and shows you expect annually. 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, October 2025, give that a glance. Otherwise, when the month is over, you can move on the next month and view my December2025 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.
Saturday, November 15th
Josh Werner & “Jersey John” Duo @ No. 79 (6:30pm To 9:30pm)
Last Minute: I’ll be filling in for Jeff Propert who is still finding his “sea legs” (get better soon my friend). I’ll be joining Josh Werner at No. 79 Restaurant, a new locale for me. All the information I can slam together in the last few hours is below. Hope you can drop by!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Sat-11/15/2025 @ 1:44:48PM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Sat-11/15/2025 @ 7:17:00AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: No.79 Restaurant Bar & Liquor Store – Hammonton, NJ
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Past Events & Updates
November 2025 Highlights (11/1 Thru 11/31)
Here’s a miscellaneous set of external links containing articles, photos and videos highlighting this month. Feel free to browse.
External Links
Saturday, November 8th
Band Together For Veterans Benefit @ D’Jais (4pm To 5pm)
This just in — I’ll be joining forces and filling-in to help out a musician faced with a last–minute emergency. Catch me at the 4pm time slot with Sonny Kenn. This should be very exciting because it’s being held in a room filled with some very cool talent. Click on the flyer posted here for additional information and visit the links below for more information as well.
Announcements
- Post On Facebook – Last Minute Change (Thu-11/6/2025 @ 10:01:50AM)
- Facebook Event (New) (For Sat-11/8/2025)
- Facebook Event (For Sat-11/8/2025)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: D’Jais – Lake Como, NJ
- Band Together For Veterans Facebook Page
- Veteran’s Music Festival Facebook Page
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Additional Comment From John Fernandez
LAST MINUTE CHANGE TO SATURDAY’S LINEUP AT THE VET BENEFIT! 4 – 4:45 Sonny Kenn and Friends at the Veteran’s Music Festival on Saturday, November 8th, 2024, from 12 PM to 8 PM at D’Jais Bar in Belmar, New Jersey! John Fernandez, US Navy on Guitar and Vocals, Ed Trygar US Air Force on Drums, John Hanney, US Navy on Harmonica. Sonny Kenn is a legendary Jersey Shore Icon with a career spanning over 40 years. Sonny is known by fans and musicians alike as a singer, song writer, guitar player and one of the original inspirations for the “Jersey Sound.” Sonny may be known for his music, but is also leaving his mark on the art world, through his unique and captivating creations.
Festival Lineup:
- 1:00PM – Jo Wymer – Jo Wymer, US Navy
- 2:00PM – Gary Wright Roots & Blues – Jo Wymer, US Navy
- 3:00PM – Peter V & Blues Train – Russ Lambert. US Marines
- 4:00PM – Sonny Kenn and Friends– John Fernandez, US Navy, Ed Trygar, US Air Force, John Hanney, US Navy
- 5:00PM – Jump Back – John Dammacco, US Air Force
- 6:00PM – The Incinerators – John Fernandez, US Navy
- 7:00PM – Bennett/Daniels Project – Scott Twomey, US Coast Guard
Join us for a day of great music, camaraderie, and heartfelt appreciation for those who have served.
Wednesday, November 5th
Tommy Gannon Trio @ Idle Hour (7pm To 10pm)
The Tommy Gannon Trio will rockin’ The Idle Hour in Point Pleasant. Join us!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Tue-11/4/2025 @ 8:05:13AM)
- Instagram Post By Tommy Gannon (Tue-11/4/2025)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: The Idle Hour – Point Pleasant, NJ
Thursday, November 6th
Tommy Gannon Trio @ McCann’s (7pm To 10pm)
The Tommy Gannon Trio will rockin’ McCann’s in Lake Como. Come hear our unique list of tunes while enjoying the warm cozy atmosphere and a great local friends. Tanya will be serving up your favorite cocktails for this evening. Join us!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Me (Thu-11/6/2025 @ 5:31:51PM)
- Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Wed-11/5/2025 @ 11:53:02PM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: McCann’s Tavern – Lake Como, NJ
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Monday, November 10th
Cheese For Charity Event W/ Josh, Jeff, & John @
Forked River Wines and Spirits AKA “Thirsty Piney” (6pm To 8pm)
Josh and I will be jammin’ at our local pub, Forked River Wines and Spirits, or you may know it as “The Thirsty Piney”. Join us for a few hours of awesome tunes and brew. Oh yeah, and you heard it from me … some bang for your buck dinner choices and apps too.
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Thirsty Piney (Fri-11/7/2025 @ 11:58:06AM)
- Facebook Post By Josh Werner (Sun-11/9/2025 @ 4:00:58PM)
- Facebook Post By Jeff Propert (Mon-11/10/2025 @ 7:57:48AM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Forked River Wines and Spirits – Forked River, NJ
Friday, November 14th
Tommy Gannon Trio @ Sunsets (Indoors) (7pm To 10pm)
I’ll be rockin’ the Tommy Gannon Trio at Sunsets. We’ll be hitting the indoor stage, so come on out and grab an app with a cocktail or two while we provide the musical backdrop!
Announcements
- Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Wed-11/12/2025 @ 11:22:11PM)
- Facebook Post By J.J. Carole (Fri-11/14/2025 @ 2:05:47PM)
- Facebook Post By Tommy Gannon (Sun-11/9/2025 @ 12:14:59PM)
- Instagram Post By Tommy Gannon (Sun-11/9/2025)
- Facebook Post By Sunsets (Mon-11/10/2025 @ 12:00:31PM)
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Sunsets Riverfront Bar & Restaurant – Neptune, NJ
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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.
Tuesday, November 11th
With Turnpike Mike & Friends @ McCann’s (7:30pm To 8:30pm)
I happen to drop in where Turnpike Mike and his trio were jamming. Next thing I knew, I was sitting in on the last set of the evening. Got to meet some cool new folks.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: McCann’s Tavern – Lake Como, NJ
Wednesday, November 12th
CJPHC Gathering @ Mantoloking Ale House (6pm To 8pm)
I joined a gathering of the Coastal Jersey Parrot Head Club to honor the sudden passing of a friend, Bob Luce. I’ll update more HERE soon.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Mantoloking Road Ale House – Brick, NJ
With Mike Vanderweerd @ McCann’s (8pm To 9pm)
Rocked out with Mikey V. More to come …
Additional Links
- Venue Information: McCann’s Tavern – Lake Como, NJ
Thursday, November 13th
With Skinny Amigo @ Jamian’s (8pm To 11pm)
Playing once again with Mikey V. This time with his band.
Additional Links
- Venue Information: Jamian’s Food & Drink – Red Bank, NJ
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.

