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
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.
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 NERDS BAND - TWO NEW MEMBERS
THE EDDIE TESTA BAND - HAS ADDED MORE ROCK SONGS TO HIS SHOW. SHOWBAND.
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
MISSION DANCE - BIG DANCE ROCK, SOUL, FEEL GOOD 10 PIECE PRO BAND.
MAIL ORDER BRIDES - ROCK STAR COVERS
BRIAN KIRK BAND DROPS DOWN, $20 CHARGE FOR JUST WEDDING SONGS NOW, AND LESS DANCE ROCK MUSIC !
ROCK BOTTOM - MALE & FEMALE PARTY BAND
HOLME - STARTING MONDAY NIGHTS SOON
SHORTY LONG - 3 FT TALL IN TINY CAR
RUCKAS - MANY SONG TYPES WITH ENERGY
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
POLISH NANNIES - GOOD ROCK ENERGY
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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.
BIG SUMMER NEWS***BATTLE OF THE BANDS****
MUSHMOUTH-NERDS PLAYING RIGHT NEXT TO EACH OTHER AND THE CLIFFS PLAYING THE SAME NIGHT ON THURSDAY NIGHTS SOON.
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 RESTURANT 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.
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 3 TOP ROCK AND PARTY BANDS FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD ON THE JERSEY SHORE. TUNE IN HERE AND FIND OUT, THIS WILL BE GOOD.
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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.
SAY HELLO TO THE END OF MAY
THURSDAY MAY 21ST 2026
1ST PICK IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND ( OUR CURRENT CHAMP AND #1 BAND ) at THE PROVING GROUND from 6 pm to 9 pm located at 56 shrewsbury ave in the Highlands. Great dance band that actually dances themselves the whole show. And they will be at MARTELLS TIKI BAR EVERY OTHER THURSDAY. MUST SEE SHOWS.
2ND PICK IS THE CLIFFS BAND AT JAMIANS BAR FROM 7 PM TO 10:30 located at in Red Bank. SECOND BEST ROCK DANCE BAND, total dancing band with 8 members. MUST SEE SHOW.
******** FRIDAY MAY 29TH, 2026
BLU GROTTO IS NOW PAT & LOLA'S. SUMMER SCHEDULE IS POSTED
. Hey friends opening tonight ( Formally the Blu Grotto NOW Pat & Lola's Garden Bar ) starts tonight with SHUT UP GUS ( FUN PARTY BAND ) from 6:30 to 9:30 OUTSIDE. Located at 200 Au Peck ave in Oceanport ( Middletown ). Beautiful outdoor location, bring your lawn chairs. CHECK THIS FRIENDLY PLACE OUT. NO COVER.
1ST PICK IS THE CLIFFS BAND AT MARTELLS FROM 9 PM TO 12 AM located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. 2nd best rock, party, dance band on the shore. 8 member band and playing on the water. MUST SEE SHOWS.
2ND PICK IS THE NERDS BAND ST THE WONDERBAR $20, located at 1213 Ocean ave in Asbury. Top 5 band for hi energy, rock, party, dance. MUST SEE SHOWS.
3RD PICK IS THE EDDIE TESTA BAND AT B2 BISTRO LOCATED AT 125 BAYVIEW AVE IN BAYVILLE ( 30 MIN FROM BELMAR ) from 7 pm to 11 pm. TOP 5 Great hi energy rock and soul dance band. Great dance floor and on the water.
4TH PICK IS THE CAPTAIN ERIC AND THE SHIPWRECKS BAND AT THE CAPTAINS INN FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM located at 304 E. LACY AVE IN FORKED RIVER. EXCELLANT ROCK COVER BAND. GREAT PLAYERS AND CROWD ON THE WATER AND $3 beer drafts all night friday and saturday, dock your boat right there, friendly place, worth the 30 min drive from Belmar.
5TH PICK IS THE MOONDOGGIE BAND AT SUN HARBOR FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM located at 451 E. BAY AVE IN BARNEGAT. EXCELLANT ROCK PARTY DANCE BAND.
6TH PICK THE DADDY POP BAND AT BAR A from 7 pm to 10:30 pm located 703 16TH Ave in Belmar. Good rock and dance cover band.
7TH PICK IS SHORTY LONG AT THE RIV'S FROM 8:30 PM TO 11:30 PM, located at 1850 Hooper Rd in Tom's River. Fun party band, shorty is only 3 feet tall in a tiny car.
8TH PICK IS THE VINYL MADDESS BAND at THE CABIN from 8:30 to 11:30 located at 984 Route 33 in Freehold. Good rock cover band, male snd female lead singers.
MARTELLS TIKI BAR STARTED ITS FRIDAY NIGHT BANDS. ITS SUMMER AT MARTELLS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS RIGHT NOW.
******** SATURDAY MAY 30TH, 2026
THE PATIO BAR IN POINT PLEASANT IS OPEN WITH LIVE BANDS. THE SUMMER IS HERE.
1ST PICK IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND FROM 3 PM TO 7 PM at THE BEACHCOMBER located at 100 Ocean Terrace ave in Seaside. NUMBER 1 DANCE BAND FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. MUST SEE SHOW. On the boardwalk.
2ND PICK IS THE MOONDOGGIE BAND WITH ANDREW THE LEAD SINGER OF THE POOR BOYS SINGING THE WHOLE NIGHT. THIS IS A GREAT SHOW, DON'T MISS THESE 2 GREAT BANDS PLAYING TOGETHER. MUST SEE SHOW. SUPER SHOW - I AM GOING TO SPEND MY BIRTHDAY HERE.
3RD PICK IS THE MISSION DANCE BAND AT JENKS FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. 10 piece party, rock, disco DANCE BAND. GOOD SHOWS.
4TH pick is THE TRIPLE RAIL TURN BAND AT B2 BISTRO from 8 pm to 11 pm located at 125 Bayview ave in Bayview. GREAT TALENTED ROCK, COUNTRY AND PARTY BAND AT A GREAT PLACE WITH A LARGE DANCE FLOOR ON THE WATER.
5TH PICK IS THE ORDER BRIDE BAND AT SUN HARBOR from 6 pm to 10 pm located at 451 E.Bay ave in Barneget. Good cover rock dance music ON THE WATER.
6Th pick THE RUCKAS BAND AT THE PATIO BAR from 6 pm to 1O pm located at 101 channal Drive in Point Pleasant. Lead singer Dave doing old and new dance songs and on the water.
7TH PICK IS THE SMOKIN JACKETS BAND AT RIVER ROCK 6 pm to 9 pm ourside at The Beach Bar located at 1600 Route 70 in Brick. Good fast rock dance band outside on the water.
*********** SUNDAY. MAY 31 2026. *********
SUPER NEWS...NOW EVERY WEEKEND MARTELLS HAS IT'S SATURDAY AND SUNDAY LIVE ( DAY AND NIGHT SHOWS ) BANDS EVERY WEEKEND FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM INSIDE THE BUILDING. THIS IS ANOTHER FUN WEEKEND OPTION.
THIS IS THE UNOFFICAL START OF SUMMER. BANDS PLAY EVERY WEEKEND ( FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ): FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM AND 7 PM TO 11 PM OUTSIDE AT MARTELLS.
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 DANCE PARTY BAND.
AT THE SAME TIME NEXT DOOR AT MARTELLS TIKI BAR WE HAVE THE 5 BANDS BELOW.
2ND PICK AT MARTELLS TIKI IS 5 BANDS 12 TO 6 PM ( 1 BAND EVERY HOUR. 12 PM IS BLACK TIES, 1 PM IS MIKE DOLTON BAND, 3 PM IS UNDISPUTED, 4 PM IS WAYWARD BUS, 5 PM IS NED RYESON BAND TILL 6 PM. ).
3RD PICK IS JOE BARACATTA EVERY SUNDAY AT THE COLUMNS from 6 pm to 9:30 pm in Avon. Good high evergy rock and party crowd pleaser band AND OLDER CROWD TOO.
***** MONDAY thru THURSDAY these rock bands listed below play every week at the same time, same place. *****
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.
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.