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
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 HUDDIES BAR ON MAY 16, 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. SEE THEM THIS SUNDAY AT MARTELLS RIGHT AFTER THE EDDIE TEST BAND. EDDIE TESTA FROM 12 NOON TO 4 PM AND MISSION DANCE FROM 5 PM TO 9 PM. DOUBLE HEADER. WHAT DO YOU THINK? I will be there and letvyou know. SMILE.
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THIS FRIDAY BIG SHOW NEWS
COME OVER AND GET OUT OF THE RAIN
MUSHMOUTH WILL BE PLAYING AT THE VOGEL FRIDAY MAY 22. YOU CAN GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THIS GREAT SHOW ONLINE AT TICKETMASTER.COM for $30 on the dance floor and $40 for a seat. If you get there by 6:15, you can get in the parking lot very near by VOGELS at 25 White street and pay by meter. OTHERWISE YOU WILL BE DRIVING AROUND LOOKING FOR A SPOT.
THURSDAY MAY 21ST 2026
MUSHMOUTH will be playing inside Martells tonight.
1ST PICK IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND ( OUR CURRENT CHAMP AND #1 BAND ) at Martells tiki bar from 8 pm to 11 pm located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. 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 NERDS BAND AT JENKENSONS ( NEXT DOOR TO MARTELLS TIKI ) from 8 pm to 11 pm ( same time as Mushmouth ) located at 300 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. Hi energy rock dance band for many years. Must see show.
3RD 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.
4TH PICK IS SHUT UP GUS AT BAR A FROM 6 PM TO 9:30 PM. POWERFUL VOICE AND FUN CROWD INVOLVEMENT.
******** FRIDAY MAY 22ND, 2026
**** SPECIAL SHOW: MUSHMOUTH 7 PM AT THE VOGEL IN RED BAND, GET YOUR TICKETS ON LINE AT TICKETMASTER.COM for $30 on the big dance floor and $40 for a seat behind the dance floor, it is in the back but its still a seat when you need it. *********
1ST PICK IS THE NERDS BAND AT B2 BISTRO LOCATED AT 125 BAYVIEW AVE IN BAYVILLE ( 30 MIN FROM BELMAR ) from 8 pm to 11 pm. Great hi energy rock dance band. Great dance floor and on the water.
2ND PICK IS THE EDDIE TESTA BAND at RIVER ROCK FROM 6 pm to 9 pm at the beach bar, located at 1600 Route 70 in Brick.GOOD AND FUN rock and soul band and Eddie is a local icon. Should be a great Memorial weekend show.
CANCELLED. WEATHER. CANCELLED 3RD PICK IS THE CAPTAIN ERIC AND THE SHIPWRECKS BAND AT THE PATIO BAR 6 PM to 10 pm located at 101 Channel Drive in Point Pleasant. GREAT ROCK SONGS AND CROWD INVOLVEMENT. SLEEPER BAND OF THE SUMMER. GOOD BAR ON THE WATER.
4TH PICK IS THE MOONDOGGIE BAND AT THE CAPTAINS INN FROM 6 PM TO 10 PM located at 451 E. LACY AVE IN FORKED RIVER. EXCELLANT ROCK COVER BAND. GREAT PLAYERS AND CROWD LEAD SINGER CHARLIE. THE SINGER KIKI WILL FILL FOR CHARLIE SINGING THIS WEEK. ON THE WATER AND $3 beer drafts all night friday and saturday, dock your boat right there, friendly place, worth the 30 min drive.
5TH PICK IS THE DADDY POP BAND AT RIVER ROCK FROM 9:30 PM TO 12:30 AM, located at 1600 Route 70 in Brick. Good fun rock dance band.
6TH PICK IS THE FRIENDZONE BAND 7 pm to 10 pm AT THE BOATHOUSE IN BELMAR ( 15TH AND MAIN ST ). GOOD DANCE BAND, WELL LIKED SINGER KATLIN.
7TH PICK IS SHORTY LONG AT THE REEF & BARREL 6:30 PM TO 10 PM, located at 153 Sea Girt ave in Sea Girt. Fun party band, shorty is only 3 feet tall in a tiny car.
MARTELLS TIKI BAR STARTED ITS FRIDAY NIGHT BANDS. ITS SUMMER AT MARTELLS FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS RIGHT NOW.
******** SATURDAY MAY 23 RD, 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 EDDIE TESTA BAND AT THE WONDERBAR, $28 from 8 pm to 11 pm located at 1200 Ocean ave in Asbury . Excellant fun rock and soul party band. Come see them.
3RD PICK IS THE BRIAN KIRK BAND AT JENKINSONS from 2 pm to 6 pm located at 300 Ocean ave in Point pleasant. Good wedding dance band. On the water, probably $10, Brian almost always charges.
4Th pick is THE MOONDOGGIE BAND AT B2 BISTRO from 8 pm to 11 pm located at 125 Bayview ave in Bayview. GREAT TALENTED ROCK AND PARTY BAND AT A GREAT PLACE WITH A LARGE DANCE FLOOR ON THE WATER.
5TH PICK IS THE UNDISPUTED BAND AT THE PATIO BAR from 6 pm to 10 pm located at 101 Channel Drive in Point Pleasant. Good rock dance music ON THE WATER.
6Th pick is THE MOROCCAN SHEEPHEARDERS BAND AT THE REEF AND BARREL from 8 pm to 11:30 pm located at 153 Sea Girt ave in Sea Girt. Lead singer FRANKIE doing old and some new dance songs.
*********** SUNDAY. MAY 24, 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 ( SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ): FROM 1 PM TO 5 PM AND 7 PM TO 11 PM OUTSIDE AT MARTELLS.
1ST PICK SUNDAY IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND AT JENKENSONS RESTURANT FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM. Located at 308 OCEAN AVE IN POINT PLEASANT. EXCELLANT ROCK AND PARTY MUSIC.
( HERE YOU HAVE EDDY TESTA AND MUSHMOUTH NEXT DOOR TO EACH OTHER AT THE SAME TIME: FAN BATTLE TIME ).
2ND PICK IS EDDIE TESTA AT MARTELLS TIKI BAR FROM 1 PM TO 4 PM located at 308 Ocean ave in Point Pleasant. Eddie is an icon with rock and soul dance music, outside on the water.
3RD PICK IS THE MISSION DANCE BAND AT MARTELLS RIGHT AFTER EDDY TESTA FROM 5 PM TO 9 PM. 10 Piece rock, dance, soul, ferl good music. THIS BAND SURPRISED ME HOW GOOD THEY ARE. CHECK THEM OUT. .
4TH PICK IS SUIT AND MAI TAI AT BAR A ( Outside ) FROM 6 PM TO 9:30 PM located at 703 16th ave in Belmar. Yatch rock with a nice crowd following.
5TH PICK IS THE UNDISPUTED BAND AT THE PATIO BAR 3 pm to 7 pm at The PATIO BAR locared at 101 Channel Drive in POINT PLEASANT. Good cover band WITH LEAD SINGER FRANKIE WHO KNOWS A THOUSAND SONGS. IN THE WATER TOO.
LABOR DAY MONDAY MAY 25, 2026
1ST PICK IS THE MUSHMOUTH BAND FROM 2 PM TO 6 PM AT B2 BAYVIEW ( 125 Bayview ave ) TOP ROCK AND DANCE BAND AT THE SHORE. MUST SEE SHOW AND OUTSIDE ON THE WATER.
2ND PICK IS THE FRIENDZONE BAND AT THE PATIO BAR FROM 3 PM TO 7 PM located at 101 Channel drive in Point Pleasant. Excellant rock and party dance band. Good show.
3RD PICK IS THE UNDISPUTED BAND at the MJS IN BAYVIEW from 3 pm to 7 pm. Frankie the lead singer is great and knows a million songs.
4TH PICK IS THE VINYL BAND AT BAR A FROM 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm located at 703 16th ave in Belmar. Good oldies 70's band.
***** 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.