Arts District Park

Join Councilman Mojica for the Dedication of the newly transformed fountain at Arts District Park. Featuring the design and handcrafted tile mosaic by artist Ana Gonzalez.

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 […]

A New Jersey-based Grateful Dead tribute band, Deadicated & Friends, celebrates the music, improvisation, and community spirit of the Grateful Dead. Enjoy the laid-back grooves and extended jams as the band delivers a fun, live show for devoted Deadheads and casual fans alike. The Mayor's Music Series features an array of talented local musicians. Come […]

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 picnic or take out from a nearby eatery or just stop by for a moment to listen.

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 […]

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 […]

Hailing from Northern New Jersey, Soultron is a classic soul and rock cover band focused on a deep-pocket groove and strong live feel. Featuring a tight rhythm section and soulful lead vocals, the band blends timeless soul, funk, and rock favorites. Don't forget to tip your waiter, support our downtown businesses.

Mystic Twang is a New Jersey based band led by musician Colin McKay. Their sound is a blend of Americana, folk, blues and classic rock influences, featuring original material and reworked covers. Channeling artists like Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Petty, with a sprinkle of ZZ Top, they play a lively bar-band/festival vibe. Come out and […]

Name any blues rockers and straight-ahead blues players you want to hear all rolled up into one and you get NoName James! Calling on the guitar gods of Stevie Ray, Hendrix, Clapton et al, NoName James’ searing guitar solos makes for an evening of thumping blues! Ready to dance? Come down to the Mayor's Music […]

Lockdown Lucy is an original straight ahead neo-folk-rock, blues-rock band drawing on influences from The Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and traditional blues. The quartet brings solid improvisation over steady grooves with their original music. They reach into the vault’s back walls for their favorite covers or surprise you with a re-imagined hit from […]

Joe Boris & the Fun Time is an east coast rock and roots-oriented band. Performing live throughout the Mid-Atlantic coastal region, the band regularly contributes to a lively music scene in places as far away as Chincoteague, Virginia. Singer-songwriter and guitarist Joe Boris has been involved in with the music scene since the 1990's. His […]

Led by lead singer Phil Prasser, Suburban Legend hits you with straight up with good ol’ rock n’ roll. Covering popular tunes from across the years, his passionate delivery leads the band with unrestrained rockin’ vigor. Think local! The Mayor's Music Series features talented local musicians who come out to entertain and fill the downtown […]