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SUMMARY:Bearly Dead at Asbury Jams
DESCRIPTION:Not just another Grateful Dead cover band. A cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead\, Boston-based quintet\, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours. The band delivers a full-spectrum experience filled with danceable energy and world-class musicianship. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through a collection of classics\, b-sides\, deep cuts\, and exploratory jams. Holding true to the spirit of the music\, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase authentic\, spontaneous improvisation – live and in-person – making each show a wildly unique Grateful Dead experience you do not want to miss. \nBearly Dead played their first show at Church of Boston\, in 2015\, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. Over the next 5 years the phrase “Never Miss A Wednesday Show” became ubiquitous around Boston and Bearly Dead was nominated multiple times for Boston Music Awards Live Music Residency of the Year. Fans really never knew what might happen\, the band never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead shows have featured notable appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)\, Paul Wolstencroft (Slightly Stoopid)\, Steve Molitz (Particle/Phil Lesh & Friends)\, Kebbi Williams (Tedeschi Trucks Band)\, Rob Compa (Dopapod)\, Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane & The Primates)\, Richard James (Neighbor)\, and Johnny Trama (Dub Apocalypse) — and even a surprise appearance by Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar in 2018 on Jerry Garcia’s birthday!  \nIn 2020\, Bearly Dead began performing at other prestigious Massachusetts venues\, including headline shows at Paradise Rock Club\, Sinclair\, Worcester Palladium\, MGM Music Hall Fenway\, and House of Blues Boston. After becoming a staple in the Northeast US festival community with multiple appearances at Camp Creek\, Jerry Jam\, Strangecreek\, Wormtown\, and many more\, it was only a matter of time before Bearly Dead shows were being requested in all corners of the country. In October 2022\, the band saddled up a new van and began touring nationally\, performing their interpretation of the catalog across the United States and growing the Bearly Dead Family all along the way.
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/bearly-dead-at-asbury-jams/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:JJ GREY & MOFRO on the Seaside Beach
DESCRIPTION:JJ GREY & MOFRO  \nFrom his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint while still working at a lumberyard\, to playing sold-out shows at some of the largest venues and music festivals in the world\, JJ Grey has always delivered his soul-honest truths. Since his first album\, ‘Blackwater’\, back in 2001\, Grey has been releasing deeply moving\, masterfully written\, funkified rock and front porch Southern soul music. \n\nNow\, with ‘Olustee’ – his tenth album and first in eight years\, and the first he has self-produced – Grey is back\, singing his personal stories with universal themes of redemption\, rebirth\, hard luck\, and inner peace. With his music\, Grey also celebrates good times with friends\, oftentimes mixing the carnal with the cerebral in the very same song. Fueled by his vividly detailed\, timeless original songs spun from his life experiences\, Grey’s gritty baritone drips with honest passion and testifies with a preacher’s foot-pounding fervor. \nWith ‘Olustee’\, JJ Grey has once again pushed the boundaries of his own creative musical\, lyrical and vocal talents\, delivering an instant classic. Many of the songs are steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his ancestral Florida home and filled with people from JJ’s life. The songs are told through the eyes of a poet and sung with pure\, unvarnished soul. Grey’s message is simple and strong – respect the natural world and always try to live in the moment. And never forget the importance of having a good time!
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/jj-grey-mofro-on-the-seaside-beach/
LOCATION:Seaside Heights Beach\, Blaine Ave Beach Entrance on the Boardwalk\, Seaside Heights\, NJ\, 08751\, United States
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SUMMARY:Steely Dead at Wonder Bar
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Denver\, Colorado\, Steely Dead is a national touring‬\n‭ band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful Dead and‬\n‭ Steely Dan. Comprised of four exceptionally talented musicians – Dave Abear on guitar\, Matt‬\n‭ Abear on bass\, Chris Sheldon on drums\, and Dylan Teifer on keys – Steely Dead has gained a‬\n‭ dedicated following with their electrifying performances and soulful interpretations of classic‬\n‭ tunes.‬\n\n‭ Steely Dead’s repertoire is a carefully crafted fusion of Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs\,‬\n‭ between the arrangement and precision studio recordings of rock legends Steely Dan\,‬\n‭ cross-pollinated with the Grateful Dead’s free-flowing\, melodic improvisation and masterful song‬\n‭ segues. Steely Dead merges these major concepts together infusing the influence into each‬\n‭ band\, all the while creating an original jam element with the song segues. Steely Dead’s‬\n‭ performances are a musical journey that takes audiences on a nostalgic trip through the golden‬\n‭ era of rock and roll.‬\n\n‭ As a national touring band\, Steely Dead has built a loyal fan base that eagerly anticipates their‬\n‭ shows and follows them from city to city. Their performances are not just concerts\, but‬\n‭ communal gatherings where fans come together to celebrate the music they love\, dance\, and‬\n‭ create lasting memories.‬\n\n‭ Steely Dead’s performances are a testament to the power of live music\, bringing people‬\n‭ together and creating an unforgettable experience that resonates long after the last note fades.‬\n‭ Steely Dead is not just a band; it’s a musical experience that captures the hearts and souls of‬\n‭ music lovers everywhere‬\n\n\nArtist website/socials: \n https://www.steelydead.com
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/steely-dead-at-wonder-bar/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:502s at The Stone Pony
DESCRIPTION:THE 502S ARE A BEACH FOLK BAND FROM FLORIDA\, OFTEN CALLED “THE HAPPIEST BAND ON EARTH.” WITH BREEZY BANJOS\, SHOUT-ALONG CHORUSES\, AND AN ENERGY THAT BURSTS LIKE A CANNONBALL INTO A SWIMMING POOL\, THEIR MUSIC FEELS LIKE SUNSHINE YOU CAN\nDANCE TO. \nhttps://www.the502s.com/
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/502s-at-the-stone-pony/
LOCATION:The Stone Pony\, 913 Ocean Ave N\, Asbury Park\, NJ 07712\, Asbury Park\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Neal Francis at Wonder Bar (Asbury Jams)
DESCRIPTION:Neal Francis w/s/g Pearl Charles \nNEAL FRANCIS – RETURN TO ZERO \nThe latest album from Neal Francis\, Return To Zero\, emerged from the kind of visionary fever dream that only the most masterful and inventive artists are capable of bringing to life. Amid a grueling tour schedule that found him playing nearly 400 shows from 2021 to 2024\, the Chicago-based singer/songwriter/pianist immersed himself in creating a beautifully strange entangling of timeless rock & roll and ’70s-era dance music\, merging supremely heavy guitar riffs with lush and pulsating grooves—all constructed sans digital programming\, in keeping with his devotion to all things analog. Worlds away from the glitzy fantasia of archetypal disco\, Return To Zero inhabits a far moodier atmosphere and ultimately makes for the most thrilling manifestation of Francis’ peerless musicality yet. \nEqual parts heady and hedonistic\, pensive and euphoric\, Francis’ third studio LP echoes both his deep-rooted psych-rock sensibilities and a lifelong affinity for classic funk. “I’ve always been intrigued by music that toes the line between funk and rock\,” notes Francis. “In the past I’ve asked myself things like\, ‘What would it sound like if Thin Lizzy cut a disco record?’ It’s something I’ve been fascinated with for a very long time\, so I finally decided to really go for it.” \nThe follow-up to his 2023 double live album and concert film Francis Comes Alive\, Return To Zero marks Francis’ first full-length studio effort since In Plain Sight—a 2021 release acclaimed by the likes of leading rock critic Steven Hyden\, who praised its “throwback big-band sound that recalls the highs of 1970s funk and swamp rock.” With his past work also including his 2019 debut album Changes (hailed as “the reincarnation of Allen Toussaint” by BBC Radio 6)\, Francis began playing piano at the young age of four and became an in-demand sideman while still a teenager\, touring with revered blues artists and beloved instrumental band The Heard before embarking on his solo career. Over the years\, he’s sold out headline shows all across the globe\, supported the likes of Wilco\, Black Pumas\, and My Morning Jacket\, appeared at major festivals such as Bonnaroo\, Fuji Rock\,  and Lollapalooza\, and even performed at historic venues like Carnegie Hall. \nLike all of his studio work so far (including his 2022 EP Sentimental Garbage)\, Return To Zero finds Francis co-producing alongside his frequent collaborator Sergio Rios and recording live with members of his touring band (drummer Collin O’Brien\, bassist Mike Starr\, guitarist Kellen Boersma)\, elegantly showcasing his prodigious talent and dazzling originality as a keyboard player. Mainly created at Rios’ L.A. studio\, the album’s grandiose yet warmly inviting sound also took shape from his close collaboration with composer/conductor Dom Frigo (who aided Francis by transcribing the LP’s symphonic string sections)\, Say She She (a Brooklyn-based psychedelic-soul trio who adorn a number of songs with their beguiling backing vocals)\, and a stacked lineup of co-writers that includes Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman and Wild Belle co-founder Elliot Bergman. \nIn the making of his most ambitious work to date\, Francis faced countless moments of creative frustration—a factor that eventually gave the album its title. “I was cutting a lot of the vocals at home\, using a hybrid process where I’d bounce the tracks from my computer to a tape machine and then record the vocals to tape\,” he explains. “I’d be in my vocal booth in the closet with all our winter coats\, and every time I needed to start over I’d press this button that says ‘RTZ\,’ which stands for ‘Return To Zero.’ I was doing take after take and pressing that button over and over—it was a huge pain\, but it also linked up with what I’ve learned in my meditation practice: no matter how frustrated you get\, just remain calm and take inventory\, and then begin again.” \nAlthough executing Return To Zero’s highly elaborate arrangements often involved a very time-intensive trial-and-error approach\, the album-opening “Need You Again” surfaced from an immediate burst of inspiration after Francis attended a DJ set by Derrick Carter (a Chicago house legend who created a 12-inch remix of “BNYLV” from In Plain Sight). “My girlfriend and I went out to a queer dance party called Queen! and stayed till about four in the morning\, and Derrick played a track that was a big rock riff over a funk beat\,” he recalls. “The next day I went into the studio on very little sleep and started working on the demo for ‘Need You Again\,’ and after I finished I couldn’t stop listening to it.” Featuring a guest spot from Grammy-winning guitarist Eric Krasno (Soulive\, Lettuce)\, the result is a glorious entry point into the album’s groove-heavy soundscape\, unfolding in sinewy riffs and larger-than-life rhythms as Francis narrates a tale of ruinous infatuation. “It’s a song about a love affair\, and the experience of projecting magical qualities onto another person and feeling almost addicted or beholden to them\,” he reveals. \nAnother charmed moment in the album’s creation\, “Broken Glass” was sparked from a session featuring Francis on bass and Shuman on drums\, with the two soon conjuring the hypnotically potent riff that propels the track forward. With its viscerally charged depiction of lust and self-denial\, the darkly majestic epic reaches a stratospheric crescendo at the bridge\, when pounding drums meet with Say She She’s near-operatic harmonies. “Once we had that riff I started filling in some freeform poetry from my notebook\, which had to do with the idea of taking direction in an intimate liaison\,” says Francis. “It all came together so naturally because of how Michael was playing drums\, bringing that Queens of the Stone Age heavy-rock thing I love so much.” \nOne of the most dance-ready tracks on Return To Zero\, “Back It Up” glides along on glossy synth lines and a playfully swaggering riff\, imbuing a carefree spirit into Francis’ deliberately over-the-top confession of romantic desperation. “That song went through a few different phases before we got to the final iteration\,” he says. “It took me a while to accept that it’s okay to have fun with the lyrics\, instead of making everything so serious all the time.” Meanwhile\, on “What’s Left Of Me\,” Francis presents a gorgeously sprawling power-pop anthem built on his resplendent piano work. Co-written with Nashville-based songwriter Chris Gelbuda\, the track arose from a piano-and-vocal demo captured at Chicago’s Fine Arts Building\, soon evolving into a piercingly candid reflection on life on the road. “Chris and I are good friends and we got to talking about the challenges of being in a committed relationship while you’re on tour\,” says Francis. “A lot of these songs were influenced by Electric Light Orchestra and the way Jeff Lynne synthesizes classical music and pop songwriting\, and ‘What’s Left Of Me’ was definitely one where I was going for an ELO vibe.” \nPartly inspired by the funk and dance records he typically spins during his sets as an all-vinyl DJ\, Return To Zero also encompasses everything from the spaced-out drama of “Dance Through Life” to the string-laced reverie of “Can’t Get Enough” (a collaboration with Durand Jones & The Indications’ Blake Rhein that is a sublimely mellowed-out homage to acid-jazz pioneer Roy Ayers). In creating such a complex body of work\, Francis found his sense of perseverance repeatedly tested. “Most of these songs were pretty hard-won\,” he says. “There was a feeling of pulling out all the stops to achieve what I was going for\, and in the middle of that I was dealing with some depression and exhaustion. I ended up learning a lot about myself\, and now I feel like I’m in a completely different place in terms of my priorities with mental health.” Despite its more daunting aspects\, the writing and recording of Return To Zero also brought plenty of moments of pleasure\, including composing with strings for the very first time and tracking songs with his longtime bandmates. “All those guys are like my brothers\, and there was a feeling of us working together with an almost athletic desire to get better every time we did a new take\,” Francis says. “Those were really long days at the studio\, but they were also so much fun.” \nLooking back on the making of Return To Zero\, Francis points to certain crucial lessons absorbed while creating his most extravagantly realized work so far. “One of the main things I’ve learned is that every album is going to be its own journey; I can’t really take the arsenal of things I’ve learned in the past and expect them to save me from any kind of frustration with whatever I make next\,” he says. “Creating art is always going to be a challenge\, which maybe goes back to why AI-created music is never going to be all that compelling—it’s just too fucking easy. The best I can do is use what’s at my disposal and try not to freak out or despair when it gets difficult\, and hopefully end up making something that gives people joy.” \n# # #
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/neal-francis-at-wonder-bar-asbury-jams/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sneezy and Waiting on Mongo at Wonder Bar
DESCRIPTION:SNEEZY \nBorn out of the vibrant Chicago music scene\, Sneezy is a funk-soul jam band that knows no boundaries. Rooted in lifelong friendships and a shared love for collaboration\, the band seamlessly blends funk grooves\, neo-soul rhythms\, hip-hop beats\, and rock energy into a sound uniquely their own. With deep ties to their Libertyville upbringing just north of the Windy City\, Sneezy’s music is a love letter to Chicago’s rich musical heritage\, echoing its soul\, grit\, and collective spirit. \nLed by the magnetic voices of Brett O’Connor (lead vocals\, harmonica) and Jack Holland (vocals\, acoustic guitar)\, and powered by the dynamic talents of Austin Lutter (electric guitar\, background vocals)\, Danny Bauer (keys\, background vocals)\, Austin Koziol (drums\, background vocals)\, Destiny Pivonka (saxophone\, vocals)\, and Tom “Chops” Hannum (bass)\, Sneezy thrives on the alchemy of their diverse influences. Their music\, recorded in places like Asheville’s Echo Mountain Studios\, overflows with joy\, introspection\, and an undeniable groove\, capturing the heart of their hard-earned adventures. \nKnown for turning every stage into a “living room\,” their live shows are immersive\, soulful celebrations where audiences become collaborators and music becomes shared catharsis. Whether it’s a raucous jam or a tender ballad\, Sneezy creates music that connects\, comforts\, and moves. \nWAITING ON MONGO \n A power funk octet\, Waiting On Mongo is an immersive experience that can only be described as a soulful journey that pushes the limits in the 4th dimension of psychedelic grooves. With strutting guitar riffs\, transcendent horns\, and heady organ depth\, the live performances take you on a cathartic journey where you shed the weight of the world with everyone in attendance. Traversing the inner workings of the human soul\, everything seems to be in its right place when the Mongo party hits full throttle.  \nSince 2015\, WOM has relentlessly displayed a level of musicianship that continues to impress both music critics and fans alike\, winning awards in their hometown of Asbury Park for consecutive years. With a permeating aura of soulful energy\, that illuminates every venue\, the band is on a collision course for new locations to spread the love that is their music. \nWaiting On Mongo is: Mike [guitar\, vocals] •• Johnny [bass] •• Anders [saxophone] •• Mongo [keyboards] •• Matt [drums] •• Harry [percussion] •• Bruce [trumpet] •• Tom [saxophone]
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/sneezy-and-waiting-on-mongo-at-wonder-bar/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:David Murphy's For My Peeps at Asbury Jams
DESCRIPTION:David Murphy – For My Peeps is the latest chapter in the storied musical journey of bassist and synth player David Murphy. \nRooted in a dynamic mix of funk\, jam\, and electronic music\, David Murphy – For My Peeps bridges the past and future. Live performances weave in classics alongside new solo material\, inviting audiences into an evolving soundscape of rhythm\, energy\, and emotion. Musically influenced by trailblazers like Nine Inch Nails\, Daft Punk\, Pink Floyd\, Empire of the Sun\, Tame Impala\, and Herbie Hancock & the Headhunters\, Murphy’s compositions are instrumental stories—deep\, immersive experiences that speak without words. His philosophy is clear: music and art are not possessions; they’re collective experiences\, and the artist is simply a channel. \nDavid’s current mission is simple yet profound: to bring joy and happiness through music. Whether reconnecting with longtime fans or welcoming new listeners in search of the funk\, David Murphy – For My Peeps is a celebration of connection\, creativity\, and community—joined by the talented Kevin Donohue (Sunsquabi)\, Scott Hannay (Mihali)\, and Rohan Prakash (Rohan Solo).
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/david-murphys-for-my-peeps-at-asbury-jams/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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SUMMARY:VT Reggae Fest w/ Richie Spice\, Sister Nancy\, The Abyssinians & Marlon Asher at Burlington Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:The Vermont Reggae Festival presented by True 802 and ElmThree \nLineup: \nRichie Spice \nSister Nancy \nThe Abyssinians \nMarlon Asher \nWith Roots Alley Collective and Inna Higher Heights Band \n  \nWindjammer Hotel Partner Deal Link: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.46013.html?groupId=1T9HS5Y6 \n  \nRICHIE SPICE \nBorn Richell Bonner in the Kingston\, Jamaica suburb of St. Andrew\, Richie Spice hails from a musical family that includes his older brother Pliers\, singer Spanner Banner and deejay Snatcher Dogg. \n  \nHe is a member of the Rastafari movement. Some of his most famous songs include\, “Brown Skin”\, “Youth Dem Cold Rel Bad”\, “Grooving’ My Girl”\, “Earth a Run Red”\, “Marijuana” \,”The Plane Land” and “King and Queen” (which he did with Barbadian Queen of Soca Alison Hinds). \n  \nSISTER NANCY \nSister Nancy (Ophlin Russell) broke ground as Jamaica’s first internationally recognized female dancehall deejay. Her 1982 hit “Bam Bam”\, recorded at Channel One Studios and released on Winston Riley’s Techniques label\, sits atop the Stalag riddim\, a groove as eternal as reggae itself. \nThe chant “bam bam” dates back to Toots & The Maytals (1966)\, connecting Nancy’s version to a deeper Jamaican lineage of rhythmic call-and-response. Her interpretation\, however\, is wholly her own: fierce\, confident\, and declarative. \nBorn Ophlin Russell on January 2\, 1962\, in Kingston\, Jamaica\, Sister Nancy grew up in a large family of fifteen children in a deeply religious home where her father was a revivalist pastor. Despite the conservative environment\, music called to her early. Inspired by her older brother\, Brigadier Jerry\, one of Jamaica’s most respected deejays\, she began performing on local sound systems as a teenager\, including Jah Love and later Stereophonic alongside General Echo. In a time when the dancehall scene was almost entirely male\, she broke barriers by grabbing the mic and commanding he crowd with confidence\, wit\, and rhythm. Her first single\, Papa Dean\, was produced by Winston Riley of the Techniques label in 1980\, marking the start of a new era for female voices in reggae. \nTwo years later\, her debut album One Two (1982) made history with the track Bam Bam\, recorded over the legendary Stalag 17 riddim. The song’s infectious groove and bold lyrics became a worldwide anthem\, later sampled hundreds of times across hip-hop and pop — from Lauryn Hill to Jay-Z. Though she received no royalties for decades\, Sister Nancy’s perseverance and eventual legal victory symbolized a reclaiming of artistic ownership. Now celebrated as the first woman to rise in the male-dominated dancehall world\, she stands as a cultural icon whose voice and message continue to echo through generations of reggae and beyond. \nBam Bam: The Sister Nancy Story won Best Music Documentary at the World Music and Independent Film Festival and was also nominated for Best Feature Documentary Direction. \nBillboard Reggae Albums Chart: Sister Nancy’s ‘One Two’ Debuts At No. 3 Following Vinyl Reissue \nSister Nancy’s iconic 1982 debut album One Two has made its debut on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart\, landing at No. 3 on the chart dated April 26\, 2025. The milestone comes after the album was reissued on vinyl for the first time in over four decades as part of Record Store Day on April 12. \nTHE ABYSSINIANS \nThe Abyssinians\, formed in Kingston\, Jamaica\, in 1968\, are a legendary roots reggae vocal trio celebrated for their deep spiritual themes\, striking harmonies\, and Ethiopian Amharic lyrics. Founded by Bernard Collins\, Donald Manning\, and Linford Manning\, the group remains one of the most influential acts in Jamaican music history. Known for their heavenly close harmonies\, dark melodies\, and Rastafarian messages\, the group helped define roots reggae. Their impact crosses genres \nMARLON ASHER \n21 years after releasing his hit Ganja Farmer\, Marlon Asher returns with an oeuvre called Safe. While this is exciting news\, even more thrilling is the name of the producer behind the twelve tracks (plus the short interlude On My Way): Donovan “Don Corleon” Bennett\, the mastermind of the early 2000s who has kept a low profile in reggae music recently. \nListening to the opener Give Praises\, a reduced Nyabinghi piece featuring “the Messenjah” Luciano\, we encounter two more outstanding characteristics of the release. For one\, the consciousness and spirituality of the lyrics\, coupled with deep faith that is mirrored in the final King’s Highway and in the title track\, Safe. On the other hand\, there is an impressive list of featured artists\, most of which have accompanied Marlon Asher for years on his journey. \nThus\, Sizzla is not only a respected colleague\, but also a brotherly mentor who helped Asher with practical advice and even took him on tour to Japan recently. Together the two singers step boldly onto the laid-back\, bassline dominated Never See Us Fall\, encouraging us to “fix our crown” and keep pushing whenever obstacles come up. Equally powerful\, Tarrus Riley and Capleton lend their well-known voices to Diamonds & Gold\, a song complaining about the gangsterism that sweeps islands like Jamaica and Trinidad. “Why are their hearts so cold?” \nNot cold but warm has been the welcome that US-band Slightly Stoopid has given Marlon\, making him an honorary member of their group. Here\, they join him on the melodious I&I\, another song giving praises to the Most High. While J Boog is an obvious choice for the love song Call Me\, the final feature is a surprise given the deep\, slow reggae sound of the instrumental that’s so different from his usual output. Masicka is\, however\, a perfect addition to the meditative In The Hills\, a description of how weed should be enjoyed far from city-life bustle as there’s “no interruption\, nobody to kill my vibe.”
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/vt-reggae-fest-w-richie-spice-sister-nancy-the-abyssinians-marlon-asher-at-burlington-waterfront/
LOCATION:Main Street Landing Meadow\, 112 Lake Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T230000
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SUMMARY:Ripe at The Vogel
DESCRIPTION:Ripe remembers sweating to hell in a basement underneath a Subway sandwich shop\, building their very first songs in a concrete cube that smelled like fresh bread. They remember selling their first tickets by hand outside the coffee shop that their friends worked at\, holding court like twenty-something impresarios trying to move like 50 tickets to a bar that was willing to let you keep the ticket sales if they kept the bar. \nIn a world where we constantly feel the loving pressure to “tell our story”\, where so many of our friends that have found success as artists have done it alone\, Ripe is using their bio to tell you that at the center of everything is collaboration and community\, a friendship that has become a bond as strong as family\, a constantly spinning object that cannot be properly captured by any single still photograph. \nThis moment\, the two songs already out and the new songs coming\, catches the band in a moment of intense joyous swelling energy. Working in dream studios\, in a city they spent years trying to take a proper chance on\, with a producer that had made albums we loved in our formative years\, alongside the closest musical relations we’ve formed. This is our love letter to complicated nostalgia\, to relentless empowering change\, to realizing that making dreams come true (just like a crisis) only fully makes sense when it is shared. \nJoy in the wild unknown let us tell you who we were. Bright blues had us ripped apart so we could start again. What comes next is the band swinging for the fences\, all in at the table\, risking everything for a shot at feeling connected to you. Thank you for being here.
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/1902/
LOCATION:The Vogel\, 99 Monmouth St\, Count Basie Center for the Arts\, Red Bank\, NJ\, 07701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T233000
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SUMMARY:Deadtronica ft. Aron Magner at Asbury Jams
DESCRIPTION:Deadtronica is keyboardist Aron Magner (the Disco Biscuits\, Billy and the Kids) & Emmy winning guitarist/ producer Cloudchord. \nThey merge the improvisational spirit of the Grateful Dead with the pulsating energy of electronic dance music. \nFrom the acid test ethos to dance floor bangers\, hear the legendary compositions re-imagined through a new lens. Experience the Dead\, wired for the future. \nListen to their debut album\, Deadtronica Vol 1 at .www.deadtronica.com
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/deadtronica-ft-aron-magner-at-asbury-jams/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T230000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175016
CREATED:20260422T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T011839Z
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SUMMARY:Briscoe at Wonder Bar
DESCRIPTION:If Briscoe’s debut album was a coming-of-age soundtrack set against the backdrop of the Texas Hill Country\, then its follow-up\, Heat of July\, is the sound of a fully-formed duo chasing down a broader horizon. Inspired by marriage\, landscapes\, and the cross-country tours that took the band across America\, these new songs were written on the road\, as eclectic and evocative as the terrain that unfolded just outside the van’s windshield. Once again\, Briscoe teamed up with Grammy-nominated producer Brad Cook to bring the songs to life\, collaboratively creating a record that expands Briscoe’s folk-rock sound in all directions. There are bigger arrangements\, sharper vocal harmonies\, and enough top-tier guest musicians — including members of Houndmouth\, Hiss Golden Messenger\, Bon Iver\, Mipso\, and Watchhouse — to form their own supergroup. The result is a cinematic\, widescreen version of American roots music\, created by two lifelong friends who’ve learned to distill the thrill of the open road — and the challenges of growing up — into an ever-evolving soundtrack. \nVIP Available through artist website only \nWebsite: https://www.briscoetheband.com/ \nMeet Briscoe VIP Upgrade Includes the following:  \n25 Upgrades per Show \n$50 lift + fees \n•Pre-show Meet & Greet and photo opportunity \n•Access to a 2-song soundcheck performance \n•Tour poster\, signed by Briscoe \n•Early entry into the venue \n  \nABOUT Noah James\nAt just 18 years old\, Baton Rouge-based country singer-songwriter Noah James is emerging as\none of the genre’s most compelling new voices. Known for blending raw emotion\, vivid\nstorytelling\, and a sound deeply rooted in his Louisiana upbringing\, Noah has already\nconnected with a rapidly growing audience\, amassing over 50 million TikTok views and over\n300\,000 followers. His debut singles “Set Free\,” “Love Run Cold\,” and “Same Old Things”\nearned praise for their authenticity and heartfelt lyricism\, drawing comparisons to modern\ncountry storytellers like Zach Bryan and Wyatt Flores. With his signing to Santa Anna/Sony\nMusic\, Noah is poised to take his music to an even wider audience\, solidifying his place as one\nof country music’s most sincere and promising young stars.
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/briscoe-at-wonder-bar/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T230000
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SUMMARY:Surf Hat w/ Swim Fin
DESCRIPTION:SURF HAT \nWhat started as a joke between friends on a beach in Tofino has gradually snowballed into \nsomething real. In 2022\, a loose pact was made: start something new\, don’t overthink it\, and \nwrite catchy songs that feel relatable and genuine. \nBased in the mountain town of Squamish\, British Columbia\, Surf Hat have been crafting their \nown version of cold-water surf rock — beach music written somewhere between the ocean and \nthe mountains. Their sound floats somewhere between breezy shimmer of Allah-Las\, the loose \nswagger of The Growlers\, and the off-kilter quirkiness of Talking Heads. \nThe band has quickly built momentum the old-fashioned way: writing constantly and taking their \nmusic on the road. Surf Hat have released three full-length albums\, including Modern World \nBlues released in November 2025\, a record that expands their sound without losing the loose\, \nunhurried spirit the band started with. \nFollowing their most recent release\, Surf Hat have spent the year circling the globe on sold out \nheadline tours across Canada\, the United States\, and Australia\, convincingly turning casual \nlisters into lifelong fans. Next\, they’ll head back out across Canada supporting The Sheepdogs \non some of the country’s biggest stages — not bad for a band named after a hat. \nTWIN FIN \nhttps://www.twinfinmusic.com/ \n 
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/surf-hat-w-swim-fin/
LOCATION:Wonder Bar\, 1213 Ocean Ave\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, 07712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T233000
DTSTAMP:20260609T175016
CREATED:20260602T180026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T185712Z
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SUMMARY:Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country at The Stone Pony
DESCRIPTION:There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform his latest album\, Horizon (Retrace Music)\, his second all-original album. But within those\, Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself\, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired\, intentional vigor.\n\nHe calls it Cosmic Country\, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang; a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for melodically infectious songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West\, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California\, tie-dye and plaid\, it’s a world of his own\, and a wide world of musical adventure at that.\n\nWhile growing up in Nashville his his father\, who turned his young son on to music of all genres\, suggested the fledgling and industriously minded (even at just 14) artist start busking in Nashville’s lower Broadway area and outside concerts\, for eight hours at a time on the weekends. One night\, the two happened by Robert’s Western World where legendary honky-tonk local mainstay the Don Kelly Band were performing. Donato eventually became a member of the band\, playing four hours a night at Robert’s (464 shows in total).\n\nHorizons is the follow up to 2023’s Reflector\, which received critical acclaim from a wide range of press\, including No Depression\, Glide Magazine\, Magnet Magazine\, and more. Donato the subject of features in Rolling Stone\, UPROXX\, Garden & Gun and Relix. Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country made their network television debut on CBS Saturday Morning and appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic online series.\n\nThe whole package of player\, singer\, writer and band leader was in place. Three albums in\, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country\, featuring Nathan “Sugarlegg” Aronowitz (keyboards/guitars/vocals)\, Will “Mustang” McGee (bass/vocals) and Will “Bronco” Clark (drums\, percussion/vocals) are selling out venues throughout the country and bringing their brand of Cosmic Country to an ever growing\, passionate fanbase\n\n\nSOCIALS & DSPs: \n💻 Website      🔵 Facebook   📸 Instagram   ✨TikTok         🎥 YouTube    🎶 Spotify
URL:https://elmthree.com/event/daniel-donatos-cosmic-country-at-the-stone-pony-2/
LOCATION:The Stone Pony\, 913 Ocean Ave N\, Asbury Park\, NJ 07712\, Asbury Park\, 07712\, United States
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