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The 14th Annual Montauk Music Festival
Presented by the Montauk Sun
May 15-18, 2025
Opening Party on Thursday May 15th 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 17th and 18th
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

The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton
The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton
Tom Dudley, aka The Blues Buddha and Scott Staton have been performing together since 2009. Tom is a singer, songwriter and producer (2 CD's, 50 singles and 18 videos since 2010) and was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame in 2015. Scott Staton, a multi-media artist and producer has been in the New York music, art and animation scene since the 1970's. He has played keyboards with Blues artists such as Danny Kalb and Charlie Musselwhite and performed at international Boogie Woogie festivals. In 2007 Scott started the indie record label, www.stoopiddaddyrecords.com.

Mellish
Mellish
Mellish is an indie rock band celebrated for their emotive soundscapes and poignant storytelling. Emerging from LI/NYC, the band blends heartfelt lyrics with atmospheric melodies, creating a distinctive style that bridges introspection and raw energy. Known for their captivating live performances, Mellish has built a loyal following through their ability to connect deeply with audiences. Their most recent album, Until the Day, solidified their place in the local indie music scene as artists who craft music that lingers long after the last note. Mellish represents the essence of modern indie rock: authentic, evocative, and timeless.

Card Reader
Card Reader
Card Reader is a Long Island based power trio known for DIY touring across the country. They bring with them a high energy performance reminiscent of Blink 182, The Used, Alkaline Trio.

Original Gossip band
Original Gossip band
"Original Gossip is an all original rock band made up of four seasoned musicians from Long Island, New York. Each member has more than 20 years of experience covering all aspects of music including song writing, performing, recording, sound engineering, and teaching. While Original Gossip was formed 4 years ago, the band has over 40 original songs in their repertoire. They found that an audience of all ages has gravitated towards their music through streaming sites, social media, and live performances in popular clubs on Long Island and in the heart of New York City. Original Gossip remains highly dedicated to creating new music. They look forward to bringing their music to the next level and beyond."

Jay Shepard Band
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.

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Annie Trezza
Annie Trezza
Annie Trezza is a singer-songwriter based out of Montauk, NY. Her love and passion for fine songwriting shows upon first listening. From the age of 6 years old she was singing along to every Beatles song and by age 15 knew all of the lyrics to many a Bob Dylan tunes. Growing up in a church allowed for the sounds of Gospel to influence and run through and through from a young age. Folky, surfy, soul filled sounds pair perfectly w/ her unique raspy voice and groovy guitar riffs. Her lyrics are inspired by heartaches, The Ocean, surfing, travels, loves lost and found, and Life itself. She recently had the opportunity of having not one, but Three original songs in neo-western thriller, The Last Victim. (Directed by Naveen A. Chathapuram and available to stream on Hulu). Her EP Blue Suitcase #2 was released in December 2019. Her second EP titled Something, Nothing. was recently recorded at the world class Bear Creek Studios w/ producer Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Brandi Carlile, Vance Joy) was released January 2023.

Tim Fee &Jeff Taylor
Tim Fee &Jeff Taylor
Growing up friends together in a small town in Westchester County, NY Tim Fee and Jeff Taylor enjoyed sharing their various styles of guitar throughout high school; Tim, usually on a 12 string and Jeff on 6 string.