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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

Chelsea Takami

Chelsea Takami (acoustic guitar & vocals) is a soulful, charismatic, and dynamic singer-songwriter from Long Island, NY. She recently opened up for Pat Benatar at The Paramount in Huntington, where she also performs every Sunday at their art gallery/bar called Spotlight. Takami performs full-time on Long Island. She's known for her dynamic range of both cover and original songs, and is always on-point with her fun, energetic performances.

Points East

"Points East is a family band from the North Fork of Long Island performing original music and unique arrangements of cover tunes with an acoustic alternative folk country flavor. Having grown up in a family of musicians, Brian and Heather with their father Keith played for years with family and friends at countless get togethers and functions. Taking that experience and energy to the public they continue to engage and extend their ever-expanding family of friends and fans. Their original songs reflect deep personal experience, the emotions of which are communicated through warm, satisfying harmonies and clean, unadorned arrangements"

The Big Happy

The Big Happy emerges from Long Island, NY, known for their high energy performance- the head bangin’, guitar skankin’, rhyme bustin’, 5 piece powerhouse blends sounds of Reggae, Hip Hop and Rock and roll, mixing up the perfect recipe for a good time.

Saving Escape

Saving Escape blends vintage rhythm with a voice of grit and soul that will punch you in the face. From humble beginnings as a blues rock band, Saving Escape has managed to create a melting pot of their favorite genres to create a sound entirely unique yet timeless.

Craig Greenberg

"Craig Greenberg has been hailed as NYC’s most acclaimed post-millennial piano man. Over the past 15+ years, the native New Yorker has been a staple on the city’s music scene, capturing and building on the spirited ivory traditions of greats like Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Randy Newman with sparkling, soulful new musical twists, a larger than life personality and his insightful, dramatic sense of storytelling. Craig has independently released 5 albums (his most recent EP, Between the Sea and the Sky, released in Dec 2022), with new releases slated for 2025. He has performed upwards of 1000 shows, since his start playing in bars while living in Chile, and later Spain, in the early 2000s. His songs have received praise in American Songwriter, the Huffington Post, Relix Magazine, and have been played on radio stations all around the country and internationally (as well as locally on WFUV)."

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.

Nebulus

"Nebulus www.nebulusnyc.com Nebulus, is an original NYC hard rock party band.A four piece band of fiery musicianship. The band consists of Steph Linn on lead vocals,Jack Macco guitar,Carl Gibson on Bass and Patric Valentine on Drums.With a heavy guitar sound they possess a hard rock and heavy metal approach,with a pop sensibility and influences of electronic dance music & rock & roll."

Jonathan Fritz

Jonathan Fritz is a Nuevo Flamenco artist/touring sideman/music producer from New York City and travels the world playing for a wide range of audiences.

Virtual MMF 2020 week 2 part 2

Frankel Sisters 2019

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

Opening Party – Purchase Tickets