JOEY HARKUM

For his entire life Joey Harkum has been strumming a guitar and after a decade of touring as the lead singer and songwriter of Baltimore-based band Pasadena, he released his debut solo album, Love and Labor, to critical acclaim in 2016. Along with a relentless touring schedule Joey has most recently been working on his 4th studio album The Art of Revenge which released March 1st 2024. The album saw a cross country tour to support the release in March & April of 2024.
Known for his deep and poignant lyrics telling stories of joy, love, loss and sadness, Joey brings the human experience to life through his relentless tour schedule that culminated in the release of Live at Buffalo Iron Works in 2018. 2020 brought new challenges but Joey responded with writing and recording new music and released his album Storyboard in March of 2021. Immediately following the release of Storyboard, he started work on his follow up album Salt and Tar which was released in spring 2022.

21+

aSPYNE!
Vinyl Release Event
with special guest JAROD CLEMONS
and sets by Punch Drunk, Brendan McGreevey and Samantha Rodriguez.

Spyne! is an American rock band formed in New Jersey in 2021. The band includes frontman and rhythm guitarist Kyle Moyer, drummer Eric Muhler, his brother and lead guitarist Liam Muhler, and bassist Toni Manousos. The band draws their influences from across the spectrum of rock, specifically focusing on the era between the 90’s and 2000’s. The band has just released their debut album, “Out of Nowhere” in December, and will be playing it in full, as well as having a limited vinyl pressing for sale day of the show.

Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm

21 and up

Sandy Mack’s Wonder Jam
featuring Sandy Mack & Friends

Sandy Mack leads a stellar rotating house band for two long sets of classic rock, jam and blues with plenty of good ol’ Grateful Dead! Live music starts early at 4:20 with special guest openers and surprise guest musicians.

To the Jersey Shore music fans, he is an ambassador of everything good about our music scene whose presence is familiar as a favorite club or neighborhood watering hole. To his fellow music makers, he’s the go-to man for all manner of sessions and sitting-in situations — a blues harp ace who can stake out harmonious common ground with acoustic old-schoolers, supercharged ax slingers, roots rockers and alt-Americana songsmiths alike. Or, as local radio linchpin Rich Robinson said, “he could sit in with anybody like he’s played with them forever.”

Sandy Mack is the ultimate ringmaster of a weekly ritual that rivals any family’s most cherished Sunday-sauce tradition. The Wonder Jam 2025 returns with an extended fanbase of musical regulars, guest players, fans, friends, and always interesting cast of Asbury Park characters now known as the “Jamily.” Join us when Sandy Mack’s Sunday Jam comes home to the Wonder Bar!

Doors open 3 pm

21+

ANNIE DiRUSSO
Back In Town Tour
with Squirrel Flower

Annie DiRusso is a Nashville-based indie rock artist born in NYC, who wears the influence of both of these cities on her sleeve. Blending buzzing garage rock guitars and high-energy performances with a pop infused flair, the magic she creates in her hooks and melodies is apparent in her previously released singles and debut EP. She has quickly turned casual listeners into hardcore fans with V Magazine noting she’s “single handedly bringing back that raging rock sound” and Alt Press stating, “she’s set to skyrocket.”

Annie has made quite a mark on the touring world since the launch of her career amidst the pandemic, supporting artists like HAIM, Samia, Declan McKenna, beabadoobee, Djo, Peach Pit and more as well as selling out headline shows at venues such as New York’s Music Hall of Williamsburg, Nashville’s Basement East and Boston’s The Sinclair. In Nylon’s words, “she continues to put out some of the most catchy indie rock in the game.”

21+

The Best of Clapton Band

Experience the ultimate tribute to one of the greatest guitarists of all time – Eric Clapton. The Best of Clapton Band takes their audience on a musical journey through Clapton’s career, showcasing his evolution as a musician and the lasting impact of his music. Starting with his early blues-based work with The Yardbirds and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, they move on to his time with Cream, Derrick and the Dominos and his endless solo career. The Best of Clapton Band blurs the line between tribute and reality, making each performance a unique and unforgettable Clapton experience. So sit back, close your eyes and you’ll swear you’re hearing the master himself.

LATEWAVES
with Earth Telephone, The Superweaks and Gripper

Latewaves

Hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey, Latewaves is a dynamic rock trio formed in 2016 by guitarist and vocalist Mike Pellegrino, drummer Shawna Grabowski, and bassist Howie Cohen. Drawing inspiration from the 1990s grunge scene and early 2000s punk, their music combines energetic riffs with introspective lyrics addressing themes of mental health and personal growth. Their latest self-titled album, released on September 29, 2023, showcases their evolution as artists, offering listeners a raw and authentic rock experience.

Earth Telephone

Earth Telephone, hailing from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an indie rock quartet comprising Chris Diehm (vocals/guitar), Eric James Guy Friedman (guitar/backing vocals), Allegra Anka (bass), and Biff Swenson (drums). Formed in 2017, the band delves into themes of loss and personal introspection, blending energetic rhythms with emotive lyrics. This will be their first set of shows in nearly 3 years.

The Superweaks

The Superweaks, a dynamic rock band hailing from Philadelphia, was formed by the talented duo of Evan Bernard and Chris Baglivo. Their music masterfully blends energetic guitar riffs with catchy melodies, drawing inspiration from influences like Weezer and Thin Lizzy. Their 2015 debut album, “Bad Year,” released under Lame-O Records, led them to tour alongside notable acts such as Brand New, The Get Up Kids, Modern Baseball, and Joyce Manor. In 2016, they released “Better Heavens,” an album dedicated to bassist Corey Bernard, who tragically passed away that year. Continuing their creative journey, The Superweaks introduced “Teenage Blob” in 2020, accompanied by a video game of the same name, further showcasing their innovative approach to music and multimedia.

Gripper

Gripper is a new Philadelphia based project featuring current and past members of Latewaves, Nylon, Ballistix, etc.

Doors 7:00 PM
Show 8:00 PM

21 AND UP

THE BONGOS
Reunion and CD Release Show

THE BONGOS, founders of the Hoboken music scene of the 1980s, return to the stage with all original members — Richard Barone, James Mastro, Rob Norris, and Frank Giannini — to celebrate their new album release, ’The Shroud of Touring: Live in 1985,’ on JEM Records. Originally recorded on the Jersey Shore during the steamy Memorial Day weekend of 1985, the album has remained unreleased until now, the 40th anniversary of the performance, and captures the band’s legendary energy at the peak of its power.

With their unique, highly percussive musical style, the Bongos were college radio favorites and made the leap to national recognition with the advent of MTV. Their breakthrough song “Numbers with Wings” garnered the group a major cult following and a nomination at the first MTV Video Music Awards. Along with a handful of others, the Bongos were instrumental in the advancement of the alternative rock movement. Copies of the new CD will be available.

Door 8:00 PM
Show 8:30 PM

21 AND UP