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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– or Montauk Music Fesival APP for Android 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

Bonnerville

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

Annie Trezza

Annie Trezza is a singer-songwriter based out of Montauk, NY. Her love and passion for fine songwriting shows upon first listening. From the age of 6 years old she was singing along to every Beatles song and by age 15 knew all of the lyrics to many a Bob Dylan tunes. Growing up in a church allowed for the sounds of Gospel to influence and run through and through from a young age. Folky, surfy, soul filled sounds pair perfectly w/ her unique raspy voice and groovy guitar riffs. Her lyrics are inspired by heartaches, The Ocean, surfing, travels, loves lost and found, and Life itself. She recently had the opportunity of having not one, but Three original songs in neo-western thriller, The Last Victim. (Directed by Naveen A. Chathapuram and available to stream on Hulu). Her EP Blue Suitcase #2 was released in December 2019. Her second EP titled Something, Nothing. was recently recorded at the world class Bear Creek Studios w/ producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, Vance Joy) was released January 2023.

Original Gossip band

"Original Gossip is an all original rock band made up of four seasoned musicians from Long Island, New York. Each member has more than 20 years of experience covering all aspects of music including song writing, performing, recording, sound engineering, and teaching. While Original Gossip was formed 4 years ago, the band has over 40 original songs in their repertoire. They found that an audience of all ages has gravitated towards their music through streaming sites, social media, and live performances in popular clubs on Long Island and in the heart of New York City. Original Gossip remains highly dedicated to creating new music. They look forward to bringing their music to the next level and beyond."

Mark Newman

"Mark Newman Bio... Growing up in New York, Mark Newman’s musical journey has taken him around the world several times as both sideman and singer/songwriter. This ace stringman (guitar, lap steel, mandolin, dobro) and accomplished songwriter is the type of singer whose warm and expressive voice sounds like an old friend. He put it all together on 2006’s “Must Be A Pony” (Danal Music, LLC). In 2010 he took a quantum leap forward with the stunning “Walls Of Jericho” (Danal Music. LLC) and has just released, “Brussels”( Danal Music. LLC), a live solo EP. “Empirical Truth”, his latest CD was released in June, 2018 (Danal Music, LLC, distributed by WBA Records). It won best CD from the Long Island Blues Society. Sharing the stage with such notables as soul legend Sam Moore (Sam & Dave), John Oates(Hall and Oates), Jim McCarty (Yardbirds, Renaissance),the late Willy DeVille (Mink DeVille), Bobby Whitlock (Derek and the Dominos), Sam The Sham and Darlene Love has given Newman the perspective to craft an individualistic sound framed in straight-from-the-hip rock’n’roll, simmering with the subtle flavors of blues, R’n’B, funk, folk and soul. Mark is currently touring with the reformed Blues Project."

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. "

Donald Bikoff

Guitarist Don Bikoff, a contemporary of John Fahey and Robbie Basho, drew from the same influences in American music, also adding Eastern scales. In the late 1960's, his lone LP, "Celestial Explosion" was released, and sits comfortably among the great guitar soli records.

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.

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.

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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