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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival

Presented by the Montauk Sun

May 15-18, 2025

Opening Party on Thursday May 15^th at the Westlake Fish House

Enjoy an evening of music, appetizers, cocktails, and dancing. Twenty of the Festival Bands will do a sneak preview of their weekend shows- on three stages: inside and out under the tent.

Tickets- $60- includes appetizers and free sponsor drinks along with over four hours of live music.

Over 400 performances beginning Friday afternoon and running through Sunday evening- there will be shows throughout Montauk showcasing 100 acts at about 40 satellite venues.

On Saturday and Sunday- May 17^th and 18^th

The MAIN STAGES will once again be on the Green in the center of town.

Bring a Beach Chair and/or Blanket- friends and family-and be ready for 2-days of entertainment. No coolers or outside alcohol. Beer/Wine/Soda, and fun at the sponsor tent available during the event.

There will be an admission/donation fee [$20 for 2-day pass], and children under 5 are free- this will allow you entrance for both Saturday and Sunday’s shows 11am- to 5 or 6pm. {Cash or VENMO only}

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit

Lucia’s Angels & East End Coalition for Women’s Cancers

The Montuak Music Festival APP– or Montauk Music Fesival APP for Android with up-to-date schedules, artists, and venue information will be available in May.

2024 promo video- song

2022 promo video- song by Drop the 4

May 2023 Performers

Melody Rose

"Melody Rose attributes her unique vocal and songwriting style to her various musical upbringings. The daughter of a singer and a music industry executive, she spent her childhood in the studio, or backstage at Madison Square Garden, observing the inner workings of the world of Rock & Roll. Her operatic training and vocal jazz training surpass a decade. Upon receiving her M.A. in music composition, Melody continued to work on her craft as a singer-songwriter, and subsequently released her debut, self-titled album in 2015. Melody’s live performances have taken her to Europe and to various music conferences and festivals along the east coast. She is currently performing as a member of the Manhattan Band for Norwegian Cruise Lines. Music Magazine UK raves, “Soul is definitely one thing that Melody has no shortage of, and you’ll be sure to listen again and again to gain an insight in to this young up-and-coming artist.” Stay tuned as Melody Rose plans the release of her sophomore album, ‘Inside the Skies.’ "

Sophia and Co.

Sophie and Co. have been participating at the Montauk Music Festival since 2013. Through the years the group has included local musicians performing in the Hamptons all year long. This year, Miki Giffune joins with vocal interpretations from the Brazilian composer Carlos Jobim. Sophie is an active performer, composer, and teacher in the community. Her book, Sounds of Masculinity: The Beatles and Male Fandom, will be released this Spring, 2025.

The Holiday Ramblers

The Holiday Ramblers are making music to blast in your car with the windows down, or fall in love to on a cool autumn night. With the occasional headphone trip, or halftime anthem, they are channeling emotional polarities for your listening pleasure. Let it take you where you want to go...

The Montauk Project

"The Montauk Project is an original rock band hailing from the East End of Long Island, NY. Formed in the early 2010’s, the band continually blows minds one show at a time raining down guitar solos like a steady downpour from a raging storm. Compared to the black-blue-purple styles of Seattle grunge Filtered through 90’s alt and brought forward a couple decades, the band serves up an ice-cold shot of classic hard rock with a twist of psychedelia. The Montauk Project has shared the stage with such artists as The Growlers, Robby Krieger (The Doors), The Marshall Tucker Band, Paul Simon, Donavon Frankenreiter, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Temples, White Denim, and Chad Smith (The Red Hot Chili Peppers). They have been a prominent fixture at the Montauk Music Festival for the last decade but have also graced the stage at showcases such as SXSW, CMJ, The Great South Bay Music Fest, KABOO, The Paramount, and Webster Hall. 2023 finds The Project in the studio with renowned engineer and producer Oliver Straus (Arctic Monkeys, Taking Back Sunday, King Princess) working on their “ETHOS” EP slated to drop in May. Go see them this summer before the inevitable arena gigs and TV appearances start lining up. "

BOMBZR

BOMBZR is a groovin' supergroup based in NYC influenced by Earth Wind and Fire and Michael Brecker. Their original songs feature catchy melodic hooks with a blend of funk and soul while incorporating jazz roots. Members have played with artists such as Roy Ayers, Valerie Simpson, Giovanni Hidalgo.

Toby Gibson Band

Singer/Songwriter Toby Gibson hails from Sneedville, Tennessee. He grew up playing bluegrass, country and soul with his grandfather and local musicians. His songwriting is also influenced by his life in Appalachia. He's released several singles and the album "Dirt Road" in 2020. His new album will be released in Spring, 2023. He is also the lead singer/guitarist and principal songwriter of the Toby Gibson Band. The Toby Gibson Band blends Americana, folk, blues and jam for a sound all their own. The band has drawn comparisons to John Mellencamp, Bob Seger and Tom Petty, and their live show is diverse and engaging. Toby is a staple in the East Tennessee music scene and will Tour the country in 2023

The Velvicks

The Velvicks, like all the best rock and roll stories of the early 21st century, can be traced back to abasement. With influences from Pink Floyd, Queens of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, The Black Keys, and Radiohead, the band delivers heart-pounding rock that is at once familiar and distinctive. The sounds of the band members individual experiences combined with a shared passion for authentic rock and roll. “Songs are making sense; the band is delivering badass live performances and people are responding to it.” says Vick Nader -

Rorie Kelly

Rorie Kelly is an award-winning singer/songwriter/ladybeast from Long Island. Her mission in life is to spread healing through art, and to remind you to love yourself with the fierceness of a kitten that doesn’t know it is tiny. Her music has been featured in film and TV shows, received radio airplay around the world, and led her to perform at the Obama White House in 2016.

Virtual MMF 2020 week 2 part 2

Frankel Sisters 2019

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jpofrfeuyflwip9/Montauk%20Music%20Festival%20-06272019.mp4?dl=0

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