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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 video is from THE NERDS at B2 BISTRO IN BAYVIEW on April 18th, 2026. 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 ADD -
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 PAT RODDY BAND - PAT BLEW UP BAR A 2/25/26
THE JOE BARACATTA BAND
BRIAN KIRK BAND DROPS DOWN, $20 CHARGE FOR JUST WEDDING SONGS NOW, NO DANCE ROCK MUSIC ?
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 JOE BANANO BAND
THE SMOKIN JACKETS BAND
THE MORROCAN SHEEEPHEARDERS BAND
THE SHUT UP GUS BAND
THE POLISH NANNIES BAND
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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 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 THURSDAY NIGHTS SOON.
THE 3 TOP ROCK AND PARTY DANCE BANDS FOR THE JERSEY SHORE'S OVER 40 CROWD, ALL PLAYING ON SAME THURSDAY NIGHTS ALL SUMMER STARTING THURSDAY MAY 21ST, 2026.
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.
NOW SAY HELLO TO THE END OF APRIL
******** FRIDAY APRIL 24TH, 2026 *********
1ST PICK THE CLIFFS BAND AT THE DRIFTWOOD from 8 pm to 11:30 pm located at 1485 Ocean ave in Seabright. NUMBER 2 BAND FOR THE OVER 40 CROWD. GREAT ROCK AND DANCE BAND WITH 2 LEAD SINGERS and 8 members. MUST SEE SHOW.
2ND PICK IS THE EDDIE TESTA BAND AT HEMMINGWAYS from 7 pm to 11 pm located at 612 Boulevard in SEASIDE HEIGHTS. EDDIE IS AN ICON and superb, excellant rock and soul dance band. Large dance floor.
3RD PICK IS THE BRIAN KIRK BAND AT RIVER ROCK from 9 pm to 12 am, located at 1600 ROUTE 70 IN BRICK. Good rock and party wedding band with male and female lead singers. Come see there excellant wedding show.
4TH PICK IS THE SUIT AND MAI TAI BAND AT BAR A from 7 pm to 10:30 pm located at 703 16th ave in Belmar. FUN YACHT ROCK MUSIC.
5TH PICK IS THE FRIENDZONE BAND AT MARINA GRILL from 8 PM to 11:00 located at 709 Route 35 s in Belmar marina. Good rock and party band, lead singer Kate is really good, in a big dance floor on the water.
6TH PICK IS LET'S BE FRANK BAND AT THE CABIN from 8:30 to 11:30 located 984 Route 23 in Freehold. Good fun cover band.
******** SATURDAY APRIL 25TH, 2026. ************
DOUBLE HEADER ACTION. **********
1ST PICK is EDDIE TESTA BAND AT BAR A FROM 4 PM TO 7 PM, THEN PAT RODDY FROM 7:30 to 10:30 pm located at 703 16th ave in Belmar. BAR A SUMMER BASH and opening of new outdoor bar. Should be fun. MUST SEE SHOWS.
2ND PICK IS THE MOONDOGGIE BAND AT THE CAPTAINS INN from 6 pm to 10 pm. Located at 304 E. Lacy rd in Forked river. Excellant rock cover band on the water. 3$ drafts friday and saturday. Come see them. .
3RD PICK IS THE BENJAMENS AT B2 BISTRO IN BAYVIEW, from 8 pm tp 11 pm located at 125 Bayview ave. Good rock cover band in a big dancefloor on the water.
4TH PICK IS THE JOE BARACATTA BAND AT RIV'S restauant located at 1850 Hopper rd in Tom's River. Excellant rock cover band with giid male and female singers. Small dance floor.
5TH PICK IS THE UNDISPUTED BAND at MOORES TAVERN from 9 pm to 12 am located at 402 W. MAIN ST IN FREEHOLD. Good rock cover band, Frankie the lead singer is an excellant band leader.
6TH PICK IS THE VINYL MADDNESS BAND AT JACKS ON THE TRACKS from 8 pm to 11 pm located at 10th ave and Main st in Belmar. Fun rock dance band in smaller modern place.
*********** SUNDAY. APRIL 26TH, 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 THE REEF AND BARREL FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM. Located at 153 Seagirt ave in Seagirt. NUMBER 1 OVER 40 ROCK AND PARTY BAND. OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT, $10 BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY. MUST SEE SHOW.
***** 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.