Long Branch High School Dance Team
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Talented teens take dance to the next level.
Start your Saturday strong with a performance by the Long Branch High School Dance Team, who will be kicking off the day’s events with energy, passion, creativity, and plenty of school spirit! The group has performed for various cultural and community events throughout Long Branch and beyond, perfecting their moves and moving audiences along the way. Expect jaw-dropping, bold choreography and the kind of infectious energy that will leave you speechless when these talented teens take the stage.
Dub Assassins
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Roots reggae, rock grit, and urban heat that’ll keep you on your feet
P-Dub and Dub Assassins bring two decades of road-tested reggae to the stage, showcasing a genre-blurring sound forged from roots reggae, hip hop, rock, and punk. Fronted by singer and multi-instrumentalist P-Dub and backed by a catalog of 15+ albums, the band delivers performances filled with raw, soulful energy. Credits include performances with Toots and the Maytals, The Wailers, and Stephen Marley, plus music features in Hawaii 5-0 and The Wolf of Wall Street. Catch them live from Long Branch for a set that’s equal parts island heat, urban grit, and rock-and-roll-swagger.
Ai-Nene
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Bringing traditional Gypsy Roma dance and song to life
From weddings to product launches to birthday parties to corporate events, “Ai-Nene” have brought Gypsy Roma dance, acoustic music, and music to gatherings throughout NY, NJ, Connecticut, and beyond since they formed in 1998. With performances that include Carnegie Hall for the New York Gypsy Festival and accompanying the legendary singer Zhenya Shevchenko for her own show in NYC, “Ai-Nene” invokes cultural traditions with grace, passion, and precision.
Küf Knotz and Christine Elise
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Ethereal melodies meet lo-fi beats at this convergence of hip hop, soul, and classical
Combining the lo-fi beats and lyrical staccato of Küf Knotz with the flowing grace of Christine Elise’s harp and captivating vocals, this duo enchants audiences with a sound truly their own. Fusing hip hop, soul, and classical, their sets move through tempos and textures that shouldn’t work together on paper, yet somehow create a locked-in groove and peaceful soundscape that gets bodies moving. NPR and the Sugarshack Sessions have taken notice of their talent, and for good reason. This duo is unlike anything else on the scene.
Mary Cross
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Moving performances of jazz, soul, gospel, blues, and the Great American Songbook
Known for her rich contralto and three-octave range, Mary Cross moves through jazz, soul, gospel, blues, and the Great American Songbook with ease. No matter the venue, she brings a warmth and intimacy that mesmerizes audiences, pulling them into every performance and having them singing along by the end. Her show combines familiar favorites, soulful interpretations, and sophisticated jazz moments before culminating in a special Phyllis Hyman Mini Tribute, honoring the legendary vocalist.
Alexander Simone and WHODAT?
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Fusing electric rock, funk, soul, hip hop, and R&B to create exhilarating live performances
Blending electric rock, funk, soul, hip hop, and R&B, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Alexander Simone always delivers an unforgettable performance that moves you. The grandson of the legendary Nina Simone, he has carved his own niche in the Asbury Park community, both as a beloved educator and a stellar performer with a knack for creative collaboration. That collaborative spirit led to the creation of this band, WHODAT? Voted one of the most influential artists on the Jersey Shore (a prestigious list that includes Bruce Springsteen), Simone and WHODAT? have established themselves as a truly must-see local band.