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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival
May 15-18, 2025
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The Velvicks
The Velvicks
The Velvicks, like all the best rock and roll stories of the early 21st century, can be traced back to abasement. With influences from Pink Floyd, Queens of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, and Radiohead, the band delivers heart-pounding rock that is at once familiar and distinctive. The sounds of the band members individual experiences combined with a shared passion for authentic rock and roll. “Songs are making sense; the band is delivering badass live performances and people are responding to it.” says Vick Nader -
Craig Greenberg
Craig Greenberg
"Craig Greenberg has been hailed as NYC’s most acclaimed post-millennial piano man. Over the past 15+ years, the native New Yorker has been a staple on the city’s music scene, capturing and building on the spirited ivory traditions of greats like Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Randy Newman with sparkling, soulful new musical twists, a larger than life personality and his insightful, dramatic sense of storytelling. Craig has independently released 5 albums (his most recent EP, Between the Sea and the Sky, released in Dec 2022), with new releases slated for 2025. He has performed upwards of 1000 shows, since his start playing in bars while living in Chile, and later Spain, in the early 2000s. His songs have received praise in American Songwriter, the Huffington Post, Relix Magazine, and have been played on radio stations all around the country and internationally (as well as locally on WFUV)."
Platinum Moon
Platinum Moon
Platinum Moon is a New York based rock band whose raw mixture of classic and pop rock and thrilling live performances have captured the attention of audiences across the country. The band has headlined shows across the East Coast and has shared the stage with numerous established artists including Train and X Ambassadors. Platinum Moon has amassed over 1 million streams of their original music and has released two albums of original music - Wild Minds and Under the Riptide - as well as their latest single "Lockdown NRG".
Playing in Traffic
Playing in Traffic
Playing in Traffic one of N.Y.C’s Premier Hard Rock Bands’ Playing in Traffic’s Rock style is really hard to pin Down. They are Having too much fun creating music to worry about Style,
Charlize Tuozzo
Charlize Tuozzo
"Charlize was born on 11-11-11 in Long Island NY. She is a 11-year-old actor, singer songwriter. Charlize was a finalist at the famous Amateur Night at The Apollo NYC, where she received a standing ovation for her rendition of Sara Bareilles “She Used to be Mine”. Most recently she opened for Tommy DeCarlo lead singer of Boston at Tanner Park NY. Charlize will be releasing her first original single in March of 2023 At just 10 years old, Charlize is the organizer of the sold out “Charlize Tuozzo’s Ukraine Relief Concert”, featuring several professional singers, including special guests Sal Valentinetti golden buzz winner from Americas Got Talent and former Miss Connecticut Olga Litvinenko. The concert took place at the famed Paramount NY, raising over $2900, which was donated to Bethenny Frankel’s BSTRONG Ukraine Relief. "
Card Reader
Card Reader
Card Reader is a Long Island based power trio known for DIY touring across the country. They bring with them a high energy performance reminiscent of Blink 182, The Used, Alkaline Trio.
Mellish
Mellish
Mellish is an indie rock band celebrated for their emotive soundscapes and poignant storytelling. Emerging from LI/NYC, the band blends heartfelt lyrics with atmospheric melodies, creating a distinctive style that bridges introspection and raw energy. Known for their captivating live performances, Mellish has built a loyal following through their ability to connect deeply with audiences. Their most recent album, Until the Day, solidified their place in the local indie music scene as artists who craft music that lingers long after the last note. Mellish represents the essence of modern indie rock: authentic, evocative, and timeless.
Chelsea Takami
Chelsea Takami
Chelsea Takami (acoustic guitar & vocals) is a soulful, charismatic, and dynamic singer-songwriter from Long Island, NY. She recently opened up for Pat Benatar at The Paramount in Huntington, where she also performs every Sunday at their art gallery/bar called Spotlight. Takami performs full-time on Long Island. She's known for her dynamic range of both cover and original songs, and is always on-point with her fun, energetic performances.
