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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

Melody Rose
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.’ "

Charlize Tuozzo
Charlize Tuozzo
"Charlize was born on 11-11-11 in Long Island NY. She is a 11-year-old actor, singer songwriter. Charlize was a finalist at the famous Amateur Night at The Apollo NYC, where she received a standing ovation for her rendition of Sara Bareilles “She Used to be Mine”. Most recently she opened for Tommy DeCarlo lead singer of Boston at Tanner Park NY. Charlize will be releasing her first original single in March of 2023 At just 10 years old, Charlize is the organizer of the sold out “Charlize Tuozzo’s Ukraine Relief Concert”, featuring several professional singers, including special guests Sal Valentinetti golden buzz winner from Americas Got Talent and former Miss Connecticut Olga Litvinenko. The concert took place at the famed Paramount NY, raising over $2900, which was donated to Bethenny Frankel’s BSTRONG Ukraine Relief. "

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.

Drop the 4
Drop the 4
The retro-future post funk fusion phenomenon. Complete with horns, vocals, and a rhythm section that will keep you dancing the entire time.

Excellent Adventure
Excellent Adventure
Excellent Adventure is a psychedelic grunge band from NY, featuring Jesse Stormo (bass, vocals), Jay Levin (guitar), and Evan Stormo (drums, vocals).

Paul C. Cuthbert
Paul C. Cuthbert
"Paul C. Cuthbert is a native Long Island, NY singer/songwriter/producer and lead vocalist/guitarist in multiple touring tribute projects."

Laura Cheadle
Laura Cheadle
Along with her Family Band, she has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in Go Magazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.

Karais James
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