The Montauk Project

"The Montauk Project is an original rock band hailing from the East End of Long Island, NY. Formed in the early 2010’s, the band continually blows minds one show at a time raining down guitar solos like a steady downpour from a raging storm. Compared to the black-blue-purple styles of Seattle grunge Filtered through 90’s alt and brought forward a couple decades, the band serves up an ice-cold shot of classic hard rock with a twist of psychedelia. The Montauk Project has shared the stage with such artists as The Growlers, Robby Krieger (The Doors), The Marshall Tucker Band, Paul Simon, Donavon Frankenreiter, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Temples, White Denim, and Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers). They have been a prominent fixture at the Montauk Music Festival for the last decade but have also graced the stage at showcases such as SXSW, CMJ, The Great South Bay Music Fest, KABOO, The Paramount, and Webster Hall. 2023 finds The Project in the studio with renowned engineer and producer Oliver Straus (Arctic Monkeys, Taking Back Sunday, King Princess) working on their “ETHOS” EP slated to drop in May. Go see them this summer before the inevitable arena gigs and TV appearances start lining up. "

Aqua Cherry

"Aqua Cherry has shared the stage with, Artikal Sound System, Steel Pulse, Rebelution, Slightly Stoopid, The Original Wailers, Sublime with Rome, SOJA, Common Kings, BadFish, Zac Deputy, The Scofflaws, Junior Marvin and The Wailers, Perro Bravo, Murphy's Law, The Big Takeover, The Toasters, Oogee Wawa, Everlast, The Spin Doctors, Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens, Underground Junction featuring Steven Bauer, Corky Lang and The Mind Thieves, and Wonder Mike from The Sugar Hill Gang. Aqua Cherry has four studio albums, ""The Sum of Love EP"", ""Auto-Kiss Proof"", ""So Pretty"" EP, and ""Drowning in the Shallow End"". ""The Sum of Love"" makes good on a promise to keep bringing fans a lot of great music to enjoy."

Amanda Ayala

Amanda Ayala is NY based artist known for her raw, powerhouse vocals and a style that blends rock, blues, and pop with a modern twist. Her authentic sound and honest lyrics draw from her personal journey, connecting with listeners on a deep level. Amanda first gained national attention as a contestant on NBC’s “The Voice”, where her performances left a lasting impression. She also made a mark as a quarterfinalist on Amazon Prime’s “Who Will Rock You?”showcasing her versatility and stage presence. With her dynamic talent and fearless approach to music, Amanda is steadily carving out her place in the industry as an exciting artist to watch.

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.

[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.

Brandon Gurba

Brandon Gurba is an eclectic singer-songwriter that bridges the gap between Indie Rock, Pop, and Folk. Growing up on the north shore of Long Island, Gurba started singing in choirs when he was 9 years old. Throughout his teenage years he sang and wrote in rock bands, performing throughout New York. A self taught musician, he was accepted into the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase. Since graduating, Gurba has been releasing music independently, steadily maturing with each release.

Leon and The Peoples

Leon & The Peoples, one of NYC's hottest bands has developed their signature Soul/Reggae sound while performing nationwide and building a loyal fan base for the last 10 years.

Marissa Ready