Get ready to groove to the timeless tunes of classic rock this weekend! We're highlighting some fantastic shows featuring bands that capture the essence of the genre, perfect for those over 40 looking to relive the glory days and enjoy a night of dancing.
I'm wearing the white hat.
Next to me in the black shirt is Charlie the lead singer of the great MOONDOGGIE BAND.
ROCKIN JOE'S JERSEY SHORE
BEST ROCK DANCE BANDS
PICKS, DATES & LOCATIONS
UPDATED EACH WEEK
FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD
Classic Rock Nights
B2 Bistro " BAYVIEW " on the water, has a very large dance floor above, 30 min. from Belmar. Large stage, good dance set up and good bands. EASY RESERVATIONS, CASUAL DRESS, FUN PEOPLE. MUST SEE. I25 BAYVIEW AVE.
Top Ten Best Dance Rock LOCATIONS - COME TRY THEM
BEST ROCK DANCE DESTINATONS ON THE SHORE
FOR STYLE, LARGE DANCE FLOORS, WATER VIEWS
The first six are on the water and listed in order are of best dance floors. COME SEE AND ENJOY THESE 1O TOP LARGE DANCE FLOORS AT THE SHORE.
1. B2 BISTRO IN BAYVILLE
2. MARTELLS TIKI BAR IN POINT PLEASANT
3. MARINA GRILL IN BELMAR
4. RIVER ROCK IN BRICK
5. WATERSTREET IN TOM'S RIVER
6. JENKENSON'S IN POINT PLEASANT
7. WONDERBAR IN ASBURY PARK
8. HEMMINGWAYS IN SEASIDE
9. BAR A IN BELMAR
10. MOORES TAVERN IN FREEHOLD
If you're in the mood for high-energy beats and irresistible rhythms, our dance rock selections and locations will have you moving all night long. These bands and locations know how to get the crowd going, making it a perfect choice for a fun-filled evening on the Jersey Shore.
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NOW BACK TO THE SHOWS
Experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of rock and roll with our curated list of shows this weekend. These bands bring the classics to life, ensuring a memorable night of music and dance for the over 40 crowd seeking an authentic rock and roll experience.
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A DANCERS THEME SONG BELOW FROM A FRIEND
The song " Harvest Moon " by Neil Young he sings the following vocals and I agree.
Full Moon Rising
Lets go dancing in the night.
We know where's the music playing
Let's go out and feel the night.
That's what this website is about.
Good music, good people, good times.
Feel the excitement in the night.
ABOVE, MUSHMOUTH AT THE VOGEL BEACH BLAST ON MAY 22, 2026. STILL HOLDS THE NUMBER 1 SPOT ON THE BEST BANDS COUNTDOWN FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. .
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THE TOP ROCK DANCE MUSIC BANDS ON THE JERSEY SHORE ARE THESE BANDS THAT PLAY TOP DANCE SONGS, THEY ARE BANDS WHO'S VOICES SOUND LIKE THE ORIGINAL ARTISTS AND THAT HAVE ANIMATED PLAYERS WHO WILL PLAY MANY DANCE SONGS IN A ROW WITHOUT BRAKING, THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE LIKE MOST. AND THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THESE BANDS DO.
THIS IS MY LIST OF THE TOP 25 JERSEY SHORE LOCAL ROCK DANCE BANDS HERE ON THE SHORE BASED ON OVER 25 YEARS SEEING BANDS AT THE SHORE MOST WEEKENDS, FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. SEE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE. WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE ALL OF THEM. ACCORDING TO ROCKIN JOE WITH OVER 35 YEARS ON THE MUSIC SCENE.
JERSEY SHORES TOP 25 ROCK DANCE BANDS FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. YOU WILL ENJOY EVERY SHOW. IN ORDER OF DANCE GREATNESS THEY ARE.
THE MUSHMOUTH BAND. - MUST SEE TO BELIEVE. EXPLOADED B2 BISTRO MAY 2
THE CLIFFS - TRUE MUSICAL SHOW, 8 MEMBERS, KILLED IT AT BAR A ON MAY 1
THE EDDIE TESTA BAND - BACK FRESH FROM VACATION, EDDY TESTA BLEW UP THE PATIO BAR 6/18/26
THE NERDS - TWO NEW MEMBERS EVEN BETTER THAN EVER.
CAPTAIN ERIC & THE SHIPWRECKS - THEY BLEW MARTELL'S TIKI BAR UP ON SAT. MAY 2, 2026. STRONG ROCK & DANCE PLAYERS
MOONDOGGIE -TOP CROWD INVOLVEMENT
POUR BOYS - VOICE, INSTRUMENT, STYLE
NEW POWER SOUL BAND - 10 MEMBER BAND
PAT RODDY - PAT BLEW UP BAR A 2/25/26
JOE BARACATTA BAND - BLEW UP BAR A MAY 8.
BRIAN KIRK BAND DROPS DOWN, $20 CHARGE FOR JUST WEDDING SONGS NOW, AND LESS DANCE ROCK MUSIC !
POLISH NANNIES BAND - ROCK, COUNTRY ENERGY, BLEW UP MJ'S 6/12/26
MISSION DANCE - ROCK, SOUL, FEEL GOOD 10 PIECE BAND
MAILBORDER BRIDES- ROCK STAR COVERS
RUCKAS - MANY SONG TYPES WITH ENERGY
ROCK BOTTOM - MALE & FEMALE PARTY
HOLME BAND - OLDER ROCK CLASSICS STARS
UNDISPUTED BAND - A MILLION SONGS
OVERBOARD - CROWD INVOLVEMENT FUN
9 SOUTH - MIX OF MUSIC ROCK STYLES
SLAP HAPPY - ROCK, COUNTRY, METAL
THE JOE BANANO BAND - POWER VOCALS
SMOKIN JACKETS - FAST ROCK & DANCE
MORROCAN SHEEEPHEARDERS - FEEL GOOD
SHUT UP GUS- POWER VOCALS, CROWD FUN
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BEST BAND PICKS THIS WEEK
ON THE JERSEY SHORE FOR
ROCK AND ROLL DANCE MUSIC
For the over 40 crowd
THESE BANDS ARE GOOD SHOWS.
MOST SINGLES AND COUPLES THERE.
JUST PLAIN FUN AND BRING PEOPLE IN.
NO GUESSWORK, IF YOU WANT THE BEST
ROCK DANCE BANDS AND MUSIC SHOWS
FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD
THESE BANDS ARE FOR YOU.
HOT SUMMER MUSIC NEWS BELOW
BIG SUMMER NEWS***BATTLE OF THE BANDS****
MUSHMOUTH AND THE NERDS PLAYING RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER AT MARTELLS AND JENKINSONS IN POINT PLEASANT ON THURSDAYS NIGHTS. AND THE CLIFFS PLAYING THE SAME TIME ON THURSDAY NIGHTS TOO.
THE 3 TOP ROCK AND PARTY DANCE BANDS FOR THE JERSEY SHORE'S OVER 40 CROWD, ALL PLAYING ON THE SAME THURSDAY NIGHTS ALL SUMMER LONG STARTING THURSDAY MAY 21ST, 2026. WE NOW HAVE THURSDAYS COVERED THIS SUMMER. SMILE
THIS SUMMER MUSHMOUTH WILL BE PLAYING EVERY OTHER THURSDAY AT MARTELLS TIKI BAR AT 308 OCEAN AVE IN POINT PLEASANT FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM.
AND THE NERDS WILL BE PLAYING THE SAME EVERY OTHER THURSDAYS NIGHTS, RIGHT NEXT DOOR AT JENKINSONS RESTAURANT FROM AT THE EXACT SAME TIME OF 8 PM TO 11 PM. BOTH PLACES HAVE GIANT DANCE FLOORS AND ON THE WATER.
WHICH PLACE WILL BE MORE CROWDED.
WHO IS BIGGER. I'll TRY BOTH AND WRITE ABOUT IT.
AND THE CLIFFS WILL BE PLAYING EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT JAMIANS BAR at 79 MONMOUTH STREET IN RED BANK FROM 7 PM TO 11 PM. NOTE: BUT $10 ADMISSION AND MORE UNDER 40 CROWD.
SHOULD THE NEXT 2 BIGGEST BANDS - THE EDDIE TESTA BAND AND THE BRIAN KIRK BAND GET IN ON ALL THIS ACTION, I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED.
WHO WILL WIN THIS BATTLE OF THE BANDS BY THE CROWD SIZE ON THURSDAYS BETWEEN THE THESE 2 BANDS.
$$ CHECK THIS OUT, THE RESULTS ARE IN.$$
THE FIRST BATTLE OF THE BANDS IS IN.
FIRST ROUND BETWEEN MUSHMOUTH AND THE NERDS WAS 6/18/26.
THE RESULTS ARE IN. FIRST HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE OF THE BEST BANDS MEETING VETWEEN MUSHMOUTH AND THE NERDS
MUSHMOUTH HAD 60% OF THE CROWD. NO COVER.
THE NERDS HAD 40% OF THE CROWD. COVER $10.
MUSHMOUTH HAD MORE PEOPLE BUT NERDS HAD THE DISADVANTAGE OF A $10 COVER.
FINAL DECISION: A TIE FOR THE FIRST OUTING AS THE NERDS HAD THE DISADVANTAGE OF A $10 COVER SO I GAVE NERDS THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT.
BUT NEXT BATTLE OF THE BANDS WILL BE JUDGED AS FOLLOWS FOR THE NEXT BATTLE ON JULY 2. NERDS WILL GET A 20% HANDICAP.M BECAUSE OF THE $10 COVER, WHICH MEANS IF WHEN COUNTING THE CROWD SIZE, IF MUSHMOUTH HAS OVER 20% LARGER CROWD: THE WIN, IF THEY DON'T HAVE A 20% LARGER CROWD: THEY LOSE.
BE HERE THE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND TO FIND OUT WHO WINS THIS NEXT BATTLE OF THE BANDS BETWEEN MUSHMOUTH AND THE NERDS ON JULY 2ND AT MARTELLS AND JENKINSONS.
THE RESULTS ARE IN FOR THE SECOND HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE OF THE BAND ON JULY 2 BETWEEN MUSHMOUTH AND THE NERDS. .
RESULTS ARE MUSHMOUTH at Martells CHARGED $5 and was packed ( crowd was 75% older crowd ) , next door The Nerds at Jenkinsons charged $10 and was just as packed ( 75% younger crowd ). Final results are: another tie and both great dance band shows.NO CLEAR WINNER. Be here in 16TH for weeks for the third battle of the bands on THURSDAY July 16 AT MARTELLS AND JENKS FTOM 8 PM TO 11 PM.
****** ANOTHER BATTLE OF THE BANDS THIS SUNDAY JULY 12TH, BETWEEN 2 OF THE BIGGEST CROWD BANDS. YOU HAVE EDDIE TESTA AT MARTELLS 1 PM TO 5 PM AND MUSHMOUTH NEXT DOOR AT JENKS FROM 2 PM TO 7 PM. I WILL REPORT ON THE CROWD SIZE WINNER FOR THIS SHOW. BUT COME SEE FOR YOURSELF IN POINT PLPLEASANT.
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MORE GOOD MUSIC NEWS:
THE MISSION DANCE BAND
IS REALLY GROWING IN POPULARITY RIGHT NOW. THIS 10 PIECE DANCE ROCK, SOUL, FEEL GOOD MUSIC BAND IS LOOKING TO BE THE BAND TO WATCH. CHECK OUT THERE SCHEDULE AT MISSION DANCE BAND NJ.
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SUMMER ENJOYMENT
TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
SAY HELLO TO THE MIDDLE OF JULY
IT'S PAST THE 4TH OF JULY NOW
ONLY 2 WEEKS UNTIL AUGUST
THEN 4 WEEKS UNTIL SEPTEMBER
COME OUT ALL YOU CAN NOW
DON'T LET THE SUMMER PASS YOU BY - THANK YOU AND WE AWAIT YOUR ARRIVAL EVERYEHERE BANDS PLAY.
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MARTELLS MUSIC 7 DAYS A WEEK
YES - MARTELLS TIKI BAR AT 308 OCEAN AVE IN POINT PLEASANT NOW HAS 2 BANDS EVERY DAY. FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM AND 8 PM TO MIDNIGHT RIGHT NOW AND ALL SUMMER LONG. NOBODY ELSE DOES THIS. EVERYDAY YOU NEED LIVE MUSIC, HERE IT IS.
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DJ'S IN BELMAR MONDAY NIGHTS WITH THE HOLME BAND IS HAPPENING ALL SUMMER RIGHT NOW.
DJ'S STARTED ITS MONDAY NIGHT SHOWS WITH THE HOLME BAND JUNE 15TH from 7 pm to 10 pm every monday night all summer. BE THERE FOR 70'S MUSIC WITH OUR OLDEST CROWD STILL STAYING YOUNG. BEST SHOWS FOR MONDAY ALL SUMMER.
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THIS WEEKS MUSIC SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY JULY 15 TH, 2026
HERE'S ROCK N ROLL ON WEDNESDAY
PAT RODDY WEDNESDAYS ALL SUMMER AT MARTELLS 8 PM TO 11 PM LOCATED AT 308 OCEAN AVE IN POINT PLEASANT. GOOD ROCK AND PARTY BAND.
POUR BOYS BAND AT MARTELLS FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. Excellant rock and party band on a big dance floor on the water.
*********THURSDAY JULY 16TH, 2026******
1ST PICK THE MUSHMOUTH BAND AT MARTELLS TIKI BAR FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM located at 308 Ocean Ave in Point Pleasant. BILLand company will rock the house with there Hi Energy dance and party music. BEST ROXK DANCE BAND FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. Big dance floor outside on the water. Come see this fun show. MUSTCSEE SHOW.
2ND PICK IS THE NERDS BAND. TOP ROCK DANCE BAND. Really good rock HI ENERGY and party band on the water. MYST SEE SHOW.
3RD PICK IS THE CLIFFS BAND AT JAIMENS BAR IN RED BANK. TOP 3 ROCK DANCE BAND. MUST SEE SHOW $10 COVER.
******** FRIDAY JULY 17 TH, 2026
BLU GROTTO IS NOW PAT & LOLA'S. THERE SUMMER SCHEDULE IS POSTED FOR THIS COOL PLACE.
Located at 200 Au Peck ave in Oceanport ( Middletown ). Beautiful outdoor location, bring your lawn chairs on the grass in front of this cool stage. CHECK THIS FRIENDLY PLACE OUT. GOOD BANDS OUTSIDE, NO COVER.
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1ST PICK THE JOE BARACATTA BAND AT BAR A, 6 PM TO 10 PM, located at 703 16TH AVE IN BELMAR. Excellant rock and party talented cover band. MUST SEE SHOW.
2ND PICK IS THE MISSION DANCE BAND AT MARTELLS TIKI BAR from 9 pm to 1 am located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. 9 piece band with male and female singers. Excellant dance party band. Come see them.
3TH PICK IS THE MOONDOGGIE BAND AT B2 from 8 pm to 12 pm located at 125 Bayview ave in BAYVIEW. GREAT ROCK COVER BAND WITH CHARLIE THE CROWD PLEASEING LEAD SINGER. MUST SEE SHOW.
4TH PICK IS THE RUCKAS BAND AT RIVER ROCK, from 9:30 pm to 1 am located at 1600 Route 70 in Brick. Good rock and party. Big dance floor on the water.
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TH, 2026
GOOD NEWS - THE PATIO BAR IN POINT PLEASANT IS OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM WITH LIVE BANDS. STOP IN ANY DAY OF THE WEEK FOR GOOD MUSIC AND IT'S ON THE WATER. THE SUMMER IS FULL BLAST NOW.
SORRY - NO MUSHMOUTH AT BEACHCOMBER THIS SATURDAY. BACT IN 2 WEEKS, PRIVATE PARTIES.
1ST PICK IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND AT BEACHCOMBER BAR FROM 3 PM TO 7 PM. #1 ROCK AND PARTY BAND FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. LARGE DANCE FLOOR ON THE WATER. LOCATED AT 100 OCEAN TERRACE IN SEASIDE.
Also at the Beachcomber is THE ROCK BOTTOM BAND FROM 9:30 PM TO 1 AM. GOOD ROCK AND PARTY BAND.
2ND PICK IS THE POUR BOYS BAND THE CAPTAIN INN fron 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm located at 904 Lacy Rd in Forked River. GREAT ROCK PARTY DANCE BAND. GREAT SHOW BAND. MUST SEE SHOW.
3RD PICK IS THE MOONDOGGIE BAND AT SUN HARBOR from 6 pm to 10 pm, located at 451 E.Bay ave in Barnegat. Top notch rock party band and great crowd interaction with Charlie who also takes requests all night. ( Charlie wears his super rock star costume at night and is a mild mannered pharmacist during the day, who fights the battle for rock, dance and the american way. )
4TH PICK IS THE UNDISPUTED BAND AT THE CABIN FROM 8:30 TO 11:30 located at 984 Route 33 in Freehold. Excellant rock dance cover band and crowd pleaser. If you haven't seen this band yet, i know you will enjoy there shows, leader Frankie knows a million songs.
5TH PICK IS THE TEMPARY GRACE BAND AT B2 BISTRO FROM 8 PM TO 11 PM located at 125 Bayview ave in Bayview. Good cover rock and party dance band and outside on the water..
Also at B2 from 2 pm to 6 pm is THE RUCKAS BAND, good rock and party band.
6TH PICK IS THE SMOKIN JACKETS AT MARTELLS from 2 pm to 6 pm ( DAY SHOW ) located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. Good cover rock dance band. Big dance floor on the water.
***** SUNDAY. JULY 19 TH 2026
DID YOU KNOW BANDS PLAY TWICE EVERY DAY FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM AND 8 PM TO 11 PM OUTSIDE AT MARTELLS 7 DAYS A WEEK. ALWAYS MUSIC THERE.
1ST PICK EVERY SUNDAY IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND AT JENKENSONS RESTURANT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM. Located at 308 OCEAN AVE IN POINT PLEASANT. BEST AND EXCELLANT ROCK
2ND PICK IS THE EDDY TESTA BAND AT MJ'S BAYVIEW FROM 4:30 TO 7:30 located at 903 Bayview ave in Bayview Eddie is supurb rock and soul party dance band. Great crowd pleaser, he has everyone with there birthday each week all come up on stage for a birthday song. Great show on a big dance floor on the water.
3RD PICK IS THE JOE BARACATTA BAND AT THE COLUMNS from 5 pm to 8 pm located at ocean ave in AVON. HI energy rock and party band. Male and female singers, good show. PEOPLE ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS SHOW IN THE BEST WAY.
4TH PICK IS THE SUIT AND MAI TAI BAND AT BAR A FROM 3 PM TO 6:30 PM located at 709 16th ave in Belmar. Good yaught rock band with many followers.
***** MONDAY thru THURSDAY these rock bands listed below play every week at the same time, same place. *****
1ST PICK IS THE HOLME BAND EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT DJ'S IN BELMAR ON OCEAN AVE AND 18TH AVE, FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM ALL SUMMER. FUN 70'S AND 80'S BAND FOR OUR OLDEST CROWD. FUN FOR EVERYONE.
Monday is Bar A 5:30 to 8:30 at Bar A with The VINYL BAND singing older good rocks hits located 703 16th Ave in Belmar.
Also on Monday at McCanns Bar from 6 on to 9 pm is The Decades band for rock thru the decades located at 1704 main st In Belmar.
TUESDAY IS McCanns Bar 6 pm to 9 pm with TURNPIKE MIKE BAND singing rock dance songs located at 1704 Main st in Belmar.
AND BOB EGAN'S PIANO PARTY ( NO COVER ) every tuesday from 6:30 until 9:30 at McCloons Supper Club located at 1200 Ocean ave in Asbury. Have dinner and enjoy a piano night with Bob and his special guests.
Every Wednesday is Pat Roddy at MARTELLS TIKI BAR FROM 7 8 PM TO 11 PM located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. Good rock and party band in a big outside dance floor on the water.
WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY IS Bobby Bandeara from 6 pm to 9 pm at Singing Rock dance songs at The ELBOW ROOM located at 1604 main st in BRADLEY Beach.
THURSDAY is The HARMONY Project from 6 pm to 9 pm at BAR A good older rock music band located at 703 16th Ave in Belmar.
WEDNESDAY THRU SATURDAY JACK'S ON THE TRACKS Has live music from 7 pm untill 11 pm located at 703 10th ave in Belmar. Nice modern restaurant.