Asbury Park Vibes

01/05/2026

Low Cut Connie returned to Asbury Park last month and took over the Stone Pony along with local rockers NOT YER BABY. Check out our coverage by Kenny Bieber.

There’s some artists who grativate towards the Garden State and it’s legendary musical history, so much so they end up becoming Jersey staples in their own right. Adam Weiner, otherwise known as Low Cut Connie , has graced Asbury Park with many a performance and his latest return to the iconic S...

01/02/2026

What a Wonderful Year took over Wonder Bar last weekend, and the annual Asbury Park afterparty capped an incredible year of local music in our little city by the sea. Check out our coverage from Douglass Dresher and Bill Baumann.

Night 1: https://www.apv-media.com/magazine/wawy-25-day-1

Night 2: https://www.apv-media.com/magazine/wawy-night-two-asbury-parks-annual-after-party-keeps-community-center-stage

12/30/2025

Taking Back Sunday returned to Starland Ballroom for its annual holidays shows. Here is our coverage of the second of the sold out shows which also featured Asbury Park stalwarts The Parlor Mob and Modern Chemistry. Photos and words by Kenny Bieber.

The holidays are a time to honor traditions and Taking Back Sunday have much to celebrate when the band’s annual holiday shows come around to Starland Ballroom ! Each year, the band performs two nights there and usually feature up and coming acts as openers, and this year in particular held some

12/29/2025

Our coverage of What a Wonderful Year day one is now posted at Asbury Park Vibes. Please enjoy our coverage of the great bands and sponsors of What a Wonderful Year!

It is hard to believe that this Asbury Park Festival is in its ninth year! And this year, Telegraph Hill Records did not disappoint. With sponsors Verse Social Ship Wreck   Asbury Park Brewery,   Drink Sun Cruiser Last Wave Brewing Colossus Media Group Eat Mogo Broo

12/18/2025

Music, community, and purpose filled the Stone Pony on December 14th as WhyHunger celebrated 50 years of fighting food insecurity. With unforgettable moments from Bruce Springsteen and an incredible lineup of artists, the night proved how powerful music can be when it’s used for something bigger.
📸 Full photo gallery by Melissa Lawlor + recap now live on Asbury Park Vibes!

Photos by Melissa Lawlor

12/17/2025

We had the best time seeing The Wag and their holiday concert!

Like a tradition from years gone by, The Wag once again brought their positivity and holiday cheer to the Strand Theater in Lakewood, New Jersey. With costumes, dancers, and some fun slapstick, the band and audience all had a great time. If you haven’t already done so, and you're looking for liv

12/14/2025

It was a Wag family holiday!
The Wag The Strand Theater Asbury Park Music Scene Asbury Park Vibes Dresherphoto Douglass Dresher
More soon at APV's!

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

Music, community, and a cause that matters. 💙
"Play Like a Champion" hits Asbury Park Brewery on Jan 3rd with a free show featuring Beach Rats, Free The Witness, T.O.W.M, and more — all in memory of Scott Goldsberry and in support of ALS research. Click for details!

On January 3, 2026, the Asbury Park Brewery will do what Asbury does best—bring people together through music, compassion, and an unshakable sense of community. Play Like a Champion , an ALS Awareness Benefit Show, is more than just a lineup of great bands. It’s a gathering built around the memo...

12/11/2025

The captivating Blood Orange launched a five show residency at Brooklyn Steel in honor of it's most recent release Essex Honey. Check out our coverage by Kenny Bieber.

Dev Hynes has contributed and been apart of many projects throughout his career, however none have endured quite like Blood Orange . His R&B influenced project has spanned five albums and just recently launched a five show residency at Brooklyn Steel in honor of his most recent release