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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:
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.
*********BUT FIRST******
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, the videos are THE AMISH OUTLAWS BAND ( Blowing the dance floor up ) at THE WONDERBAR saturday night the 10th of March. Great show.
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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
THE CLIFFS BAND - 8 MEMBER BAND
THE NERDS BAND - TWO NEW MEMBERS ADDED
THE BRIAN KIRK BAND. -
THE EDDIE TESTA BAND.
THE MOONDOGGIE BAND
THE POUR BOYS BAND
THE CAPTAIN ERIC & THE SHIPWRECKS BAND
THE NEW POWER SOUL BAND
THE ROCK BOTTOM JOE BAND
THE JOE BARACATA BAND
THE HOLME BAND
THE SHORTY LONG BAND
The RUCKAS BAND
The UNDISPUTED BAND
The OVERBOARD BAND
THE MAIL ORDER BRIDE BAND
The 9 SOUTH BAND
The SLAP HAPPY BAND
THE PAT RODDY BAND
THE JOE BANANO BAND
THE SMOKIN JACKETS BAND
THE MORROCAN SHEEEPHEARDERS BAND
THE SHUT UP GUS BAND
THE POLISH NANNIES BAND
THE AMISH OUTLAWS BAND - NEXT PLAYING WONDERBAR. APRIL 4TH, SATURDAY 2026. Amish Outlaws - $24 if you pre pick up tickets at the Stone Pony from 12 pm to 5 pm, $34 on line. Got my tickets, sells out always and fast. MUST SEE SHOW. 6 months for next show at the jersey shore. Lively 2 lead singers and 6 man band, great songs and audience particapation band. ALWAYS Big crowd pleasers. COME HAVE FUN.
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THERE HAS BEEN A MOLECULAR SHIFT IN THE DANCE ROCK UNIVERSE. **************************************
THE NERDS BAND GROWS BIGGER AND BETTER NOW. THE NERDS BAND JUST ADDED A FIFTH MEMBER WHO IS A NEW SECOND FRONTMAN AND ADDED GUITAR PLAYER AND REPLACED THEIR DRUMMER TOO.
THESE NEW MEMBERS AND THE FANTASIC NEW ROCK DANCE SONG LIST PROPELS THE NERDS TO TIE THE TOP SPOT ON THE TOP 25 BEST JERSEY SHORE ROCK DANCE BANDS. NEW MAKE OVER IS FANTASTIC.
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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 BRING PEOPLE IN.
MOST SINGLES AND COUPLES THERE.
JUST PLAIN FUN AND GOOD SHOWS.
NO GUESSWORK, IF YOU WANT THE BEST
ROCK DANCE BANDS AND MUSIC SHOWS
FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD
THESE BANDS ARE FOR YOU.
SAY HELLO TO APRIL
******** FRIDAY APRIL 10TH, 2026 *********
1ST PICK IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND AT BAR A from 7 pm to 10:30 pm located at 703 16TH in Belmar. FRONTMAN BILL IS AN EXCELLANT ANIMATED SINGER. THIS BAND IS NUMBER 1 ROCK DANCE BAND FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. FREE MUST SEE SHOW.
2ND PICK is THE CLIFFS BAND at JAMIAN'S restaurant from 9 pm to 12:30 am located at 79 Monmouth ave in RED BANK. NUMBER 2 ROCK DANCE BAND for the over 40 crowd at the shore. This is Excellant rock and party band. You will enjoy this show at at this friendly place. MUST SEE SHOW.
3RD pick is THE MOONDOGGIE BAND at B2 BISTRO from 8:30 to 11:30 located at 125 Bayview in Bayview. Excellant rock dance band with the frontman Charlie taking request all night, no one does that, in big dance floor on the water . My number rated place to dance, B2 also spends more money on bands than any shore place for the over 40 crowd. Must see show at a must see place on the water.
4TH PIC IS MAIL ORDER BRIDE AT BEACHCOMBER from 9 pm to 12:30 am located at 100 Ocean ave in Seaside. Really good major rock songs and dance music. Talented band for sure. Go see them.
5TH PICK IS THR UNDISPUTED BAND AT RIVER ROCK from 10 pm to 1am located at 1600 Route 70 in Brick. Frontman Frankie is superb, excellant rock and dance band that take some requests. Large dance floor on the water.
6TH PICK IS GUNS 4 HIRE AT WATERSTREET ftom 8:30 to 1200 midnight. Good rock and party band in a big dance floor on the water.
******** SATURDAY APRIL 11TH, 2026. ************
1St Pick is ( DAY DANCE SHOW ) The BAR A ANIMAL RESCUE ROLLING STONES SHOW, MANY BANDS ( INCLUDING EDDIE TESTA, PAT RODDY AND MANY OTHERS ) ALL PLAYING ONLY THE DANCE MUSIC OF THE ROLLING STONES SONGS from 12 NOON to 6 PM located 703 16 Ave in BELMAR TOP rock dance bands who engage the crowd right into the show are one of a kind show for charity. ( $20 for animal rescue ) Excellant hi energy party and wedding bands in a fun place.
MUST SEE SHOW. THEY ONLY PLAY ONE SHOW IN THE JERSEY SHORE. THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE TODAY FOR A DAY DRINKERS DANCE PARTY. WOOHOO.
2ND PICK is MOONDOGGIE BAND at THE SUN HARBOR from 6:00 PM until 10 PM, located at 154 E.BAY AVE IN BARNEGAT. Excellent rock and party band that take request all night with great front man Charlie. Charlie is out sick right now. JOE BARACATRA the frontman from The JOE BARACATTA BAND is covering tonight and he's a really good lead singer. MUST SEE SHOW.
3RD PICK IS THE JOE BARACATTA BAND AT RIVER ROCK from 1 pm to 5 pm for charity $20 TUNNELS TO TOWERS for F.D and P.D. located at 1600 Route 70 in Brick. Joe is excellant and his female second lead singer is good too.
4TH PICK is THE PAT RODDY BAND at THE REEF AND BARREL from 8:30 to 11:30 located at 153 Seagirt ave in Seagirt. EXCELLANT cover rock dance band, check this band, good fun show.
5TH PICK IS THE 9 SOUTH BAND at THE CABIN from 8:30 to 11:30 pm located at 984 Route 33 in Freehold. Good fun rock and party band.
6TH PICK IS THE SHORTY LONG BAND at THE BEACHCOMBER from 9 pm to 12 :30 am located at 100 Ocean Terrace in Seagirt. Shorty is only 3 ft tall and music taught at Jullard in nyc. Good fun show.
7TH PICK IS THE BLACK TIES AT BAR A from 1 pm to 5 pm at MARTELLS TIKI BAR located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. Good old and new rock songs band.
*********** SUNDAY. APROL 12TH, 2026. *************
SUPER NEWS...NOW EVERY WEEKEND MARTELLS HAS IT'S SATURDAY AND SUNDAY LIVE ( DAY 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 SPRING. BANDS PLAY EVERY WEEKEND ( SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ): FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM INSIDE MARTELLS. WOOHOO. .
1ST PICK SUNDAY IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND AT MARTELLS FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM. Located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. BEST ROCK AND PARTY BAND FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD AT THE SHORE. MUST SEE SHOW.
2ND PICK IS TOM PETTY DAY CONCERT WITH MIKE DALTON, PAT RODDY, FRANKIE OF UNDISPUTED BAND AND MANY MORE FOR A MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY $20 AT LEGGATS BAR at 217 1st ave in Manasquan from 2 pm to 6 pm. GREAT PARTY EVENT AND GOOD CAUSE.
***** 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.