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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival

Presented by the Montauk Sun

May 15-18, 2025

Opening Party on Thursday May 15^th at the Westlake Fish House

Enjoy an evening of music, appetizers, cocktails, and dancing. Twenty of the Festival Bands will do a sneak preview of their weekend shows- on three stages: inside and out under the tent.

Tickets- $60- includes appetizers and free sponsor drinks along with over four hours of live music.

Over 400 performances beginning Friday afternoon and running through Sunday evening- there will be shows throughout Montauk showcasing 100 acts at about 40 satellite venues.

On Saturday and Sunday- May 17^th and 18^th

The MAIN STAGES will once again be on the Green in the center of town.

Bring a Beach Chair and/or Blanket- friends and family-and be ready for 2-days of entertainment. No coolers or outside alcohol. Beer/Wine/Soda, and fun at the sponsor tent available during the event.

There will be an admission/donation fee [$20 for 2-day pass], and children under 5 are free- this will allow you entrance for both Saturday and Sunday’s shows 11am- to 5 or 6pm. {Cash or VENMO only}

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit

Lucia’s Angels & East End Coalition for Women’s Cancers

The Montuak Music Festival APP– with up-to-date schedules, artists, and venue information will be available in May.

2024 promo video- song

2022 promo video- song by Drop the 4

May 2023 Performers

Melody Rose

"Melody Rose attributes her unique vocal and songwriting style to her various musical upbringings. The daughter of a singer and a music industry executive, she spent her childhood in the studio, or backstage at Madison Square Garden, observing the inner workings of the world of Rock & Roll. Her operatic training and vocal jazz training surpass a decade. Upon receiving her M.A. in music composition, Melody continued to work on her craft as a singer-songwriter, and subsequently released her debut, self-titled album in 2015. Melody’s live performances have taken her to Europe and to various music conferences and festivals along the east coast. She is currently performing as a member of the Manhattan Band for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Music Magazine UK raves, “Soul is definitely one thing that Melody has no shortage of, and you’ll be sure to listen again and again to gain an insight in to this young up-and-coming artist.” Stay tuned as Melody Rose plans the release of her sophomore album, ‘Inside the Skies.’ "

Rorie Kelly

Rorie Kelly is an award-winning singer/songwriter/ladybeast from Long Island. Her mission in life is to spread healing through art, and to remind you to love yourself with the fierceness of a kitten that doesn’t know it is tiny. Her music has been featured in film and TV shows, received radio airplay around the world, and led her to perform at the Obama White House in 2016.

Jim Turner

In over twenty-five years as an acclaimed guitarist, harmonica player, and recording artist, Jim Turner has shared the stage with such greats as B.B. King and Buddy Guy, among many others. He performs both solo and with his band- The Jim Turner Band. He has also appeared in musicals both on and Off-Broadway.

Jay Shepard Band

Jay Shepard is a multi-faceted guitarist, performer, songwriter, and recording artist. Living on the North Fork via South Carolina, his guitar playing and professionalism are always in high-demand in the studio with Grammy winning producers and on the stage with rock and roll legends. Jay can currently be seen preforming with his band "The JAY SHEPARD BAND" from Montauk to Manhattan, and on the hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” Visit www.JayShepSounds.com to see, hear, and read what all the buzz is about.

nxtime

nxtime was founded in 2019 by Ray Rubio (singer/songwriter/producer), Nate Christensen (guitarist/producer), and Imhotep Williams (drummer) and Liam Cashin (bass)The goal - deliver upbeat, danceable rhythms and modern yet nostalgic melodies. Sprinkle in some classic R&B and a little 80’s pop synth-soaked tones and nxtime found their sound

Joe Coss & Anna Demis

"Joe Coss and Anna Demis are an Acoustic Rock Guitar and Piano Duo based in Montauk, NY. Joe lives in Montauk and Anna lives in Manhattan and they are both Songwriters performing their own material as well as an interesting mix of Classic Rock, Grunge and popular Covers. During the 2025 Season they will be performing at many of the Montauk Venues including Shagwong, The Point, The Gig Shack, TAUK at Trails End, Duke’s and at The Dive Bar at The Dock Area, as well as at several Venues in Manhattan such as Eastpoint and Valhalla in the East Village and Hell’s Kitchen. Anna studied Piano at the Ukrainian National Academy of Music and Joe studied Guitar at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA and they are now both part of the New York City Rock Band “The Phase” along with Keyboardist Jamie Grubb, Bassist Seth Buckley, and Drummer and Percussionist Dan Doxsee and Steve Collins. "

Miguel Dakota & Southern Harmoney

Miguel Dakota & Southern Harmoney are an Americana Rock outfit based out of Nashville, TN. They make their living playing four to five nights a week on Nashville’s famed Broadway stages. Their sound inspires comparisons to The Allman Brothers Band, Chris Stapleton, Tom Petty and The Black Crowes.

Bonnerville

Bonnerville is a rock-pop-easy-listening band playing singer-songwriter originals.

Virtual MMF 2020 week 2 part 2

Frankel Sisters 2019

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jpofrfeuyflwip9/Montauk%20Music%20Festival%20-06272019.mp4?dl=0

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