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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

Waylan Brothers

The Waylan Brothers are inspired by Americana blues and country music. This piano, rhythm guitar, and harmonica duet focus on harmony and just creating a good feel vibe.

The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton

Tommy and Scott and have performed with Dave Keyes and Loren Korevec, noted Blues, Boogie Woogie and Swing piano players, for a series of Boogie Woogie Review shows since 2013. They have also performed at the Annual Westchester Allstars CHRISTMAS for VETERANS show, 6 years running with with past artists like Earl Slick, Bernie Williams, Vanilla Fudge, Tommy James and Gene Cornish of The Young Rascals. These events have raised raised thousands of dollars for wounded veterans. Each year original Christmas songs are donated from the Various participating artists for a CD. Scott and Tom collaborated on the original Christmas song 'I am Missing You" that was included on the 2017 CD release. Tommy and Scott continue to perform at various clubs and venues in the NY, NJ area. You can find their music on Spotify, Apple music and other streaming platforms.

Keg Belly

Kegbelly is the evolution of Brooklyn meets Long Island with fresh writing, sensibilities to rhythm and melodic jamming. Born in 2000 in Manhattan’s famed Music Building on 8th Ave.

Mainline

Mainline is a hard rock band based out of Westchester, New York. Their music is influenced by the rock bands of the 70’s and 80’s but is mixed with modern influences to keep their music fresh. They have played all over the tristate area with many notable acts such as Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses! Their high energy performances have turned heads everywhere they play.

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 -

Dizzy After Midnight

"Dizzy After Midnight is a 4 piece original band with 80s inspired songs with modern flare! Featuring Mike Alessi, Jake Atherton, Sean Sokol, and Ryan Gruber! Every Dizzy show is truly unique experience. "

No Sailor

No Sailor is American singer-songwriter Kieran Garvey and his five-piece folk band. Their fun and classical approach to folk has been described as "heartwarming and authentic” and "destined for the stages of Newport Folk Festival.” Their captivating live show has earned them comparisons to The Head And The Heart, and The Lumineers. Garvey’s earnest songwriting, paired with a semi-classical band, has a profound way of playing on your heart strings. From the exuberance of ‘Rock, Paper, Scissors,’ to the melancholic strings on ‘Wedding Cake,’ their songs arc from euphoric folk rock to confessional orchestral ballads.

Kayla Stockert

"Kayla Stockert is a Long Island based singer/songwriter who often performs with her younger brother Brandon Stockert. Through their music, they are able to naturally create an authentic and real dynamic that audiences can feel and relate with. They are a returning act to the Montauk Music festival. Their talent’s perfectly complement each other. They usually play acoustic covers of old classics as well as their original songs. Their sound can be described as Acoustic/Retro/Indie"

Virtual MMF 2020 week 2 part 2

Frankel Sisters 2019

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

Opening Party