Asbury Park Vibes

09/19/2026

The kickoff to Sea Hear Now brought a huge turnout to Cookman Ave in Asbury Park last night! So much fun!!

09/17/2026

Our latest podcast with the incomparable KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD!!! It was an honor, sir! And we had so much fun chatting with you! 🎸 To all of our followers .. Kenny will be playing the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ on October 2, 2026!!! Get your tix quick before they're all gone!!

08/31/2026

🔥 A Jersey night for the books ... Bleachers brought a riveting, sweaty, cathartic set to the Stone Pony Summer Stage — and then Bruce Springsteen casually walked onstage. The Boss joined Jack Antonoff and the band for “Jersey Girl” and “Chinatown,” turning an already special home-state show into one of those only-in-Asbury-Park moments.

APV’s Mark Krajnak takes us inside the music, the energy, and the magic of the night — with plenty of photos. 👇

Under a hazy, orange full moon on Friday evening, singer/songwriter/pop music producer-impresario Jack Antonoff, and his band Bleachers , gave its fans a night at Stone Pony Summer Stage they will remember for a long, long time. Because it’s not everyday that you’re going to see The Boss himself

08/31/2026

👽🤘 ALIEN METAL IS REAL!

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard closed out their U.S. run under Brooklyn’s K Bridge with a show that blurred the lines between metal concert, psychedelic rave, electronic experiment, and full-on dance party.

APV’s Joe Lugo takes us inside the madness. Read the full story 👇

On August 23, 2026, under the K Bridge in Brooklyn, King Gizzard closed out its U.S. run by doing exactly what King Gizzard does best: turning the unexpected into something that feels completely natural. The setting was already surreal. Under the towering infrastructure of the K Bridge, tho

08/07/2026

What to hear, what to explore and how to prepare for Asbury Park’s most distinctive festival There are music festivals, and then there is Sea.Hear.Now . For two days each September, Asbury Park’s beach, boardwalk and surrounding streets become part of one enormous experience—one where live mus...

08/05/2026

Three veteran touring acts, one unforgettable summer night, and a show filled with the kind of moments that stay with you long after the final song. Train, Ba*****ed Ladies, and Matt Nathanson brought the music, humor, surprises, and connection to Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. See the night through photographer Bill Baumann’s lens in our latest concert feature.

Three veteran touring acts shared the bill at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on July 26, making for one of the stronger summer lineups I've photographed this year. There were plenty of photographs to make that night, but some of the moments that stuck with me most had nothing to do with lighting cues

08/05/2026

Organized by PolyOne and LUMA, The Color & Light Festival bringing another weekend of world-class projection mapping to Convention Hall as part of the North to Shore Festival's "Welcomes the World" celebration. Check out the gorgeous coverage by APV's Bill Baumann!

The Color & Light Festiva l returned to Asbury Park on July 17 and 18, bringing another weekend of world-class projection mapping to Convention Hall as part of the North to Shore Festival' s "Welcomes the World" celebration. Organized by PolyOne and LUMA and presented free to

07/30/2026

Shinedown and Coheed and Cambria brought an unforgettable night of music, emotion, and arena-sized energy to the Prudential Center. From powerful performances to meaningful moments with the crowd, this was much more than a typical rock show. Read our full review and relive a night New Jersey won’t soon forget. Coverage by Stephanie Hurl.

Newark, New Jersey’s Prudential Center was packed from the moment the lights went down, and the energy never let up. Coheed and Cambria set the tone early with a performance that reminded everyone why they’ve built such a loyal following over the years. Claudio Sanchez’s vocals and guitar

07/30/2026

BACKHOUSE celebrated the release of *Songs in the Key of Orange* with a packed show at Asbury Lanes. Their unique take on indie rock and layered harmonies make them one of New Jersey’s most distinctive bands. Read our full review and see the photos from the night! Coverage by Diane DiMemmo.

There is something immediately captivating about the band Backhouse . I have been following the New Jersey band for several years now, and they’ve always stood out in my mind—not simply because they make great music, but because their music sounds distinctly like them. In a landscape where

07/25/2026

Backhouse wowed a packed crowd at the Lanes for their album release show of “Songs in the Key of Orange”! Stay tuned for more coverage by APV!