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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival
Presented by the Montauk Sun
May 15-18, 2025
Opening Party on Thursday May 15th 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 17th and 18th
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

Grand Folk Railroad
Grand Folk Railroad
Grand Folk Railroad brings on the fun with a quirky, eclectic/eccentric mix of original tunes, forgotten favorites, 60s and 70s pop gems, one-hit wonders, old-school country, and contemporary folk. With a make-every-note-count approach to performing, a vast eclectic repertoire, and questionable regard for musical traditions, Grand Folk Railroad blurs the lines between pop, rock, folk and singer/songwriter genres.

Paris Ray & The Crush
Paris Ray & The Crush
Paris Ray & the Crush is so excited to be back at the Montauk Music Festival this year! Paris Ray & the Crush is a local band who is quickly becoming known for their groovy vibes, powerful vocals and electric chemistry. Since our debut as an original band at last year’s festival, we’ve released four singles, amassed over 50,000 streams, played the Great South Bay Music Festival, and have been working on our first full length album! Cannot wait to share our music with everyone this year!

Donald Bikoff
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.

Christiaan Padavan
Christiaan Padavan
"Christiaan Padavan is a 24 year-old from Hampton Bays, NY and was recently a gold ticket winner on Season 2 of American Idol on ABC Network! He is currently working for Long Island Radio Broadcasting, while still continuing his passion for music by playing regular gigs at venues across Long Island and writing his own music. He is blessed for the opportunities he's had in his young life and can't wait to see what the future holds..."

Firetog & Co.
Firetog & Co.
Firetog & Co. is a modern rock band combining singer-songwriter storytelling, jam band energy, and jazz-inspired instrumentation. Led by Phil Firetog, the group delivers dynamic performances with intricate rhythms and heartfelt lyricism. They’ve played festivals like Montauk Music Festival and Great South Bay Music Festival, captivating audiences with their rich, evolving sound.

The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton
The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton
Tom Dudley, aka The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton have been performing together since 2009. Tom is a singer, songwriter and producer (2 CD's, 50 singles and 18 videos since 2010) and was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2015. Scott Staton, a multi-media artist and producer has been in the New York music, art and animation scene since the 1970's. He has played keyboards with Blues artists such as Danny Kalb and Charlie Musselwhite and performed at international Boogie Woogie festivals. In 2007 Scott started the indie record label, www.stoopiddaddyrecords.com.

Nicholas Grant & Mike Robbins
Nicholas Grant & Mike Robbins
Nicholas Grant and Mike Robbins are set to return for their third appearance at the Montauk Music Festival. Known for their distinctive fusion of acoustic rock, country, and soul, the duo delivers a captivating performance featuring rich vocals and dynamic rhythms. With over three years of collaboration, their on-stage chemistry and energy create an engaging and memorable experience for audiences.

The Kelli Baker Band
The Kelli Baker Band
With a powerhouse voice dripping with a haunting sensuality that slips easily into growling old school blues-tones, Kelli speaks her heart like a beat poet in a late night dive. The kind you only know if you’re in the know. Her music is an amalgamation of authentic blues/rock and heart-on-her-sleeve singer/songwriter pop with folk/gospel roots. Kelli has recently completed three successful national tours, topped off with performing in Paris, France and now regularly in Las Vegas. Now performing with The Kelli Baker Band, she appears consistently at iconic music houses such as NYC’s The Bitter End, taking the stage at The Cutting Room, Rockwood Music Hall, and some of New York’s most discerning venues. The Kelli Baker Band is booked nationwide throughout 2023.