Framework is a Central New Jersey acoustic jazz ensemble led by guitarist Joseph Frame. The group has been active since the mid-1990s, performing throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The music is spellbinding with bossa nova and gypsy jazz stylings as well as standards from the Great American Songbook. The ensemble is known for […]
Rahway’s own Danny Vargas is the bandleader for Duck n’ Cover and offers a potpourri of funk, soul, and pop. An extremely talented multi-instrumentalist he’ll entrance you, playing songs from various genres that span decades, with his guitar and keyboard performances. In case of rain the performance will move to Wet Ticket Brewery, located around […]
Jivestock is a New Jersey-based roots/jam band from the Metuchen area. Blending blues, country boogie, Americana, and improvisational rock, you'll hear covers of artists like The Meters, The Band, and Marvin Gaye while weaving in tight country fried funk originals with sizzling jams! Jivestock has appeared at regional NJ events including the Bayonne Hometown Fair […]
Join ACP Arts every 3rd Saturday for a night of poetry, spoken word, music and a little friendly competition.
Get ready to dance under the summer sky. Live Hip Hop Party time.
Lydia Crown is an indie-folk artist whose heartfelt storytelling and raw melodic sound draws deep inspiration from artists like Joni Mitchell. Hailing from New Jersey, her sound was shaped by her years living on the California coast; Lydia weaves together East Coast grit and West Coast soul. In the event of rain, the performance will […]
Gypsy Funk Squad is a New Jersey-based world fusion/funk/ party band that mixes music from multiple cultures with high-energy danceable grooves. Come out and dance, bring a take out or just stop by for a moment to listen.
Closing out the summer concert series, please welcome Grammy winning American R & B, Pop musicians Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak.
Sherin Hanafy is a NJ based singer/songwriter whose soulful voice has opened for great acts like The Original Wailers and Fishbone. She has played at storied venues such as BB King's Blues Club and the Stanhope House. Her performances include a range from jazz standards to her original works. Recording with 3-time Grammy winner and […]
Deadicated & Friends is a New Jersey-based Grateful Dead tribute band celebrating the music, improvisation, and community spirit of the Dead. From laid-back grooves to extended jams, the band delivers a fun, authentic live show for devoted Deadheads and casual fans alike. The Mayor's Music Series features an array of talented local musicians. Come out […]
Al digs for the roots of blues, soul, folk and country, with a catalog reaching back to early blues, rock-n-roll, funk, as well as contemporary songs. His original compositions have been profiled on Youtubes’s highly regarded Talkin’ Tunes. He also is the leader of the area funk band Jivestock, and has played at such venerated […]
Close out the summer with the Lonesome Pines! Their original music is influenced by Rock, Country, Rockabilly, and traditional acoustic Americana. They sing about love, loss, revenge, and redemption. The instrumentation is squarely in the roots rock and country vein, featuring electric and acoustic guitars, violin, mandolin, bass, and drums, and the musicianship is of […]
