NYS Music 202​2

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  • Sea.Hear.Now Festival Rocks The Jersey Shore

    The fourth installment of the Sea.Hear.Now Festival brought more than 30,000 fans of all ages to the picturesque waterfront in Asbury Park, New Jersey this past weekend, September 17 and 18. Produced by Tim Sweetwood of C3 Presents (Austin City Limits, Lollapalooza), along with iconic rock photographer Danny Clinch, his good pal Tim Donnnelly (a music journalist turned promoter) and HM Wollman (an industry veteran), the festival is a celebration of live music, art and surf culture.

    Excited fans during Wet Leg’s set at the Park Stage | Photo by Michael Dinger

    A Transparent Clinch pop-up gallery in Bradley Park featured pieces of art contributed by several of the artists performing over the weekend, as well as photographs snapped by local native and rock legend Bruce Springsteen. The weekend also included a professional team surf contest known as the “North Beach Rumble,” and despite the relatively calm ocean waters, still went on as planned. A portion of the proceeds is also donated to grassroots, non-profit environmental organizations and community charities such as the Surfrider Foundation, Operation Beachhead, Clean Ocean Action, Garden State Equality and Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, to name only a few.

    Beach crowd watching Boy George & Culture Club’s set at the Surf Stage | Photo by Michael Dinger

    When the gates to the festival grounds in the seaside town known for its sandy shore and beachfront boardwalk lined with shops, arcades and cafes opened promptly each day at noon, patrons were treated to a lineup that included more than 25 artists performing across three stages, aptly named Park, Sand and Surf. The Surf (main) Stage hosted headliner Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac fame on Saturday and Green Day, the rock trio of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool, on Sunday. Festivalgoers with VIP and Platinum wristbands had premium access to designated corrals on the side of each stage, including an exclusive viewing area with elevated sightlines of the Surf Stage.

    Lollipop jellyfish blowing in the ocean breeze | Photo by Michael Dinger

    The spectrum of music genres performed over the weekend was wide-ranging, more than ample to satisfy the taste palette of all patrons in attendance. There was punk (the aforementioned Green Day and IDLES), bluegrass (Billy Strings), pop (Boy George & Culture Club, Peach Pit and Aly & AJ), folk (The Head and the Heart), reggae (Skip Marley), blues (Gary Clark Jr.), rap (Michael Franti & Spearhead), Indie (Annie DiRusso, The Backseat Lovers, Wet Leg and Courtney Barnett), and of course, rock (My Morning Jacket and Cage the Elephant). And if the more than ten hours of music on the beach or in the park was not enough, there were ticketed “Late Night” shows at two of Asbury Park’s most venerable bar venues, The Stone Pony and Wonder Bar, which of course all sold out.

    Tim Donnnelly & Danny Clinch | Photo by Michael Dinger
    Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel | Photo by Michael Dinger

    Band Highlights – Saturday

    Dogs in a Pile

    Aly & AJ

    Annie DiRusso

    The Surfrajettes

    Skip Marley

    Peach Pit

    Boy George & Culture Club

    The Backseat Lovers

    Gary Clark Jr.

    My Morning Jacket

    Band Highlights – Sunday

    Wet Leg

    Michael Franti & Spearhead

    IDLES

    Cage the Elephant

    Courtney Barnett

    The Head and the Heart

    The Grounds, The Fans & Everything Else

    Band Gallery Sea.Hear.Now 2022

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    Website: https://www.seahearnowfestival.com/
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  • Sad Summer Fest 2022 Presented by Journeys

    Sad Summer Fest presented by Journeys features a variety of artists and local bands including Neck Deep, MayDay Parade, and more. This unforgettable event will make stops in New York City at Pier 17 on July 22nd, and at the Stone Pony Summer Stage July 29th. 

    When asked what message he has for fans ahead of the summer tour, vocalist of Waterparks Awsten Knight writes, “I am ready to step around in the mud and get huge. If you see me doing push-ups in the parking lot do not approach me Lucas will tackle you OUT! Saddie summer will be my baddie summer better watch out because I get MOODY in the summer!! See you soon.” 

    “We’re stoked to be on Sad Summer this year!” says Neck Deep lead singer Ben Barlow. “We really can’t wait for another American summer, ripping a few heavy gigs, making the most of the sunshine and closing your night out with a show you’ll never forget.”  

    Mayday Parade will co-headline Sad Summer Fest for the second time, coming back this time with their latest music in the setlist. The band released their most recent album “What It Means to Fall Apart” in November and has spent the start of 2022 taking those new songs on the road, as well as performing songs from their self-titled album in celebration of its eleventh anniversary. Speaking on the band’s return to the Sad Summer Fest stage, lead singer Derek Sanders says, “We’re happy to have the opportunity to play such a great tour with so many wonderful bands. We look forward to seeing so many of you out there, it’s gonna be a wild summer.”  

    Journeys is excited to partner with Sad Summer Fest again this year. Connecting with our consumers and employees through live music events has always been a huge part of our identity as a brand. The ongoing partnership between Sad Summer Fest and Journeys has allowed us to come together to create a memorable and safe experience for fans that were missing live music and the face to face connection with their favorite artists.

    Kari Irons, Journeys, Senior Vice President of Marketing 

    Tickets will officially go on sale March 24th at 10am local time, for purchase here.

    SAD SUMMER FEST 2022 PRESENTED BY JOURNEYS

    July 8 – Sacramento, CA – Heart Health Park @ Cal Expo 

    July 9 – Anaheim, CA – City National Grove Outdoors 

    July 12 – Dallas, TX – Gilley’s 

    July 13 – Houston, TX – Lawn @ White Oak Music Hall 

    July 15 – Orlando, FL – Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fair 

    July 16 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy 

    July 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors 

    July 20 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Outdoors 

    July 22 – New York, NY – The Rooftop @ Pier 17 

    July 23 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium Outdoors 

    July 24 – Baltimore, MD – MECU Pavilion 

    July 26 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live Outdoors 

    July 27 – Newport, KY – Ovation 

    July 29 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage 

    July 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage @ the Mann 

    August 2 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica 

    August 3 – Lewiston, NY – ArtPark Amphitheater 

    August 5 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Ballroom