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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival
May 15-18, 2025
Presented by the Montauk Sun
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2022 promo video- song by Drop the 4
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.
Saturday Saints
Saturday Saints
"KKegbelly is the evolution of Brooklyn meets Long Island with fresh writing, sensibilities to rhythm and melodic jamming. Steve Calto is the man behind the curtain with his throaty bluesy vocals and writes with a longing for connection that resonates within. Kegbelly was born in 2000 in Manhattan’s famed Music Building on 8th Ave when coworkers Gerald Curreri (drums) and Joseph Torres (bass) invited long time friend Steven Caltabiano (guitar) to jam in their company sponsored studio, if nothing else, “to blow off steam”, but things just clicked. Months of casual sessions a few nights a week led to an accumulation of original music and self-styled covers that deserved to be heard. What started as a power trio with a many sides has evolved into contemporary indie sound when hand percussionist Leigh Lanzet joined the band. In 2010 they finally stepped into the studio to record some of the songs they feared would be lost forever if they didn’t, and recorded their first full length CD. After suffering the city’s original music mill for a few years, and with the passing of Leigh to pancreatic cancer the band moved rehearsals to Long Island to regroup. In 2012 Berklee trained bass player Barry Reiter joined bringing an artistic edge and discipline and a new version of the band was formed. In 2015 Barry was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer so the band rushed into the studio to record their new batch of songs. They released “K2”, their second full length CD in 2016. The band remained a full sounding three piece until they added lead guitarist Stevie Luke in 2018. Luke had been developing his own band in Brooklyn, TortoiseSoul, playing lead guitar and vocals. Coincidentally, Kegbelly and Luke’s former band had gigged together in the 2000s and shared a practice room at the Music Building. Then in 2018 Luke started playing together as Kegbelly in preparation for the 2018 Montauk Music Festival. This new lineup gelled and the band had a great show playing to a packed house and leaving the audience with goose bumps. Feeling the wind at their backs, the band returned to the recording studio to get down some new tunes. However, tragedy struck again when Barry’s cancer returned. Once again with a new batch of great original music, the band went into the studio to record the soon to be released “Till we meet again: The Purple Album”, (Q2 2019) a tribute to Leigh and Barry, who did not survive long enough to witness the completion. As the band turns the next page, they‘re touring with new songs, old songs and unique versions of other artists songs. Each of the band’s albums are unique and a reflection of the style diversity and song writing growth of Steven Caltabiano. Marlon Portela joined the band in 2021, and has brought new energy and funk to the bands attitude. We are about to record a new album with new music written by both Steve's. Nashville bound for a new recording experience. Our first MMF was 2013, and every year we look forward to a great weekend, and hope you enjoy our music."
Marshall Oakman
Marshall Oakman
"Marshall Oakman is a prolific, New York based singer-songwriter-performing musician. Recent single releases, written, performed and recorded by Marshall include At The Boiling Point, She's No Doll She's A Woman and When Life's Cold. Check out the video for She's No Doll She's A Woman and keep a look out for the soon-to-be-released video for When Life's Cold."
Karais James
Karais James
Award winning Rock Artist from N.Y.C.- Lead singer , Songwriter , Artist ~ Karais James began playing Piano at the age of 4 and singing at the age of 6 in A Baptist Church in a small town in Mississippi where he was born’
Virginia Sweet
Virginia Sweet
Virginia Sweet is a hard rock/jam band blending classic rock influences with '90s grit to create a unique, electrifying sound. Formed during the 2020 pandemic, the trio—Jason Dove, Jason Jump, and Ricky Parker—debuted with The Revival EP in 2021. Their collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Mikal Blue in 2022 and the release of Virginia Sweet, Vol. 1 in 2024 cemented their place in modern music. With powerful vocals, soaring guitar, and a dynamic rhythm section, Virginia Sweet captivates audiences worldwide, delivering passionate performances and proving themselves as a rising force in rock music.
Laura Cheadle
Laura Cheadle
Along with her Family Band, she has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in Go Magazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.
![[Arizona] Bex Lindsey](http://www.montaukmusicfestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Arizona-Lindsey.jpg)
[Arizona] Bex Lindsey
[Arizona] Bex Lindsey
Bex Lindsey is a pop rock singer-songwriter, actress, and mental health advocate known for her raw storytelling and dynamic vocal style. Her music resonates with fans of Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Alanis Morissette, and Christina Perri. A six-time performer at the Montauk Music Festival, Bex takes the stage this year just one day after earning her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. She has performed in Times Square, won the Your Big Break competition, and collaborated with industry talents like Darryl McDaniels (Run-DMC) and Donnie Klang. Her highly anticipated album, The Process, is set for release in fall 2025.
