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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

Virginia Sweet

Virginia Sweet is a hard rock/jam band blending classic rock influences with '90s grit to create a unique, electrifying sound. Formed during the 2020 pandemic, the trio—Jason Dove, Jason Jump, and Ricky Parker—debuted with The Revival EP in 2021. Their collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Mikal Blue in 2022 and the release of Virginia Sweet, Vol. 1 in 2024 cemented their place in modern music. With powerful vocals, soaring guitar, and a dynamic rhythm section, Virginia Sweet captivates audiences worldwide, delivering passionate performances and proving themselves as a rising force in rock music.

Remember September

The family that plays together - stays together, especially in Rock n' Roll. The Beach Boys, The Kinks, The Allmans, Black Crowes, Oasis... the list is a long one indeed. REMEMBER SEPTEMBER is the Brothers Schod from Trumbull, CT. Jay is the lead vocalist and main songwriter. Chris plays lead guitar and provides well-crafted harmonies. Eric carries the tasteful basslines that create the signature sound to their eclectic setlists. Over the past 19 years, the band has honed its "chops" and gained recognition across the East Coast for is Purebred American Rock style.

KarmaRé

KarmaRé is the stage persona of Long Island native, Rachel Karmel, a classical/ jazz/ musical theatre vocalist with a passion for writing pop music. KarmaRé’s genre is fluid, and her style is influenced by the subject matter. Currently, she has 2 EPs available for streaming, Not Fazed(2017), and Mood Ring(2019). She believes that music is a personal experience, and with her degree in music education, she enjoys teaching private lessons in addition to performing. Check out @Karmaremusic on Instagram or Karmaremusic.com to listen!

Annalyse & Ryan

Annalyse & Ryan are a NY-based Americana duo. Their sound and songs take listeners on a soulful, rootsy journey, “resounding from the hollers with a haunting beauty” (Jeff Biggers, Huffington Post). The sweetness and severity in their music echos a cross between The Civil Wars and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Annalyse & Ryan’s strong harmonies melt together seamlessly, with an undeniable edge: a symbiotic clash reminiscent of their differing senses of place, yet their ironically parallel styles of seeing the world. Their music has been featured on CBS, BBC, and in multiple documentaries. The duo is touring this spring in support of their new EP Trilogy. The album features a phenomenal group of musicians brought together for this 3-song project.

Cecilia Grace

Cecilia Grace is an award winning, nationally touring, singer-songwriter based in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Audiences have compared Cecilia’s raw vocals to mega stars like Lady Gaga, Alanis Morisette, and Lainey Wilson. She takes inspiration from master songwriters like Kacey Musgraves and Julia Michaels, whose blunt lyrics embody, “you took the words right out of my mouth." Her vocal styling is bold, clear, and angelic; her guitar playing unique. On stage, audiences are treated to magnetic, star-quality entertainment. Cecilia is excited to perform at her 9th Montauk Music Festival.

Karais James

Karais James is an Award winning songwriter from Long Island New York’ his style is hard to pin down but always entertaining a mix of Rock and Blues, with some country Tones

Alex Cano

Alex Cano is a nationally touring Rock/ Americana artist based in the NY Hudson Valley Region. Known for his combination of smooth baritone and powerful rock vocals, Cano's sound ranges from high energy alternative and blues based rock ‘n’ roll, to intimate Americana/folk/roots rock.

Jay Shepard Band

Jay Shepard is a multi-faceted guitarist, performer, songwriter, and recording artist. Living on the North Fork via South Carolina, his guitar playing and professionalism are always in high-demand in the studio with Grammy winning producers and on the stage with rock and roll legends. Jay can currently be seen preforming with his band "The JAY SHEPARD BAND" from Montauk to Manhattan, and on the hit Broadway musical “Rock of Ages.” Visit www.JayShepSounds.com to see, hear, and read what all the buzz is about.

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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