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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

Leon and The Peoples

Leon & The Peoples, one of NYC's hottest bands has developed their signature Soul/Reggae sound while performing nationwide and building a loyal fan base for the last 10 years.

Believe in Ghost!

Believe In Ghost! releases their first full-length album Summer 2025 with several singles already streaming.

Kayla Stockert

"Kayla Stockert is a Long Island based singer/songwriter who often performs with her younger brother Brandon Stockert. Through their music, they are able to naturally create an authentic and real dynamic that audiences can feel and relate with. They are a returning act to the Montauk Music festival. Their talent’s perfectly complement each other. They usually play acoustic covers of old classics as well as their original songs. Their sound can be described as Acoustic/Retro/Indie"

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.

Playing in Traffic

"Playing in Traffic one of N.Y.C’s Premier Hard Rock Bands’ Featuring: Karais James - Shane Sarno - Raymond Carroza and Jim Horan. Playing in Traffic’s Rock style is really hard to pin Down. They are Having too much fun creating music to worry about Style, They write what they feel and bring Fire To it! Rock’n’Roll is Alive and well with This band. Playing in traffic is available for bookings year round in The N.Y.C. area and beyond please contact us at (631)-223-9118 Playing in Traffic was formerly known as Chemically Controlled Children) the band has been together since 2011 "

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.

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.

Saturday Saints

"KKegbelly is the evolution of Brooklyn meets Long Island with fresh writing, sensibilities to rhythm and melodic jamming. Steve Calto is the man behind the curtain with his throaty bluesy vocals and writes with a longing for connection that resonates within. Kegbelly was born in 2000 in Manhattan’s famed Music Building on 8th Ave when coworkers Gerald Curreri (drums) and Joseph Torres (bass) invited long time friend Steven Caltabiano (guitar) to jam in their company sponsored studio, if nothing else, “to blow off steam”, but things just clicked. Months of casual sessions a few nights a week led to an accumulation of original music and self-styled covers that deserved to be heard. What started as a power trio with a many sides has evolved into contemporary indie sound when hand percussionist Leigh Lanzet joined the band. In 2010 they finally stepped into the studio to record some of the songs they feared would be lost forever if they didn’t, and recorded their first full length CD. After suffering the city’s original music mill for a few years, and with the passing of Leigh to pancreatic cancer the band moved rehearsals to Long Island to regroup. In 2012 Berklee trained bass player Barry Reiter joined bringing an artistic edge and discipline and a new version of the band was formed. In 2015 Barry was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer so the band rushed into the studio to record their new batch of songs. They released “K2”, their second full length CD in 2016. The band remained a full sounding three piece until they added lead guitarist Stevie Luke in 2018. Luke had been developing his own band in Brooklyn, TortoiseSoul, playing lead guitar and vocals. Coincidentally, Kegbelly and Luke’s former band had gigged together in the 2000s and shared a practice room at the Music Building. Then in 2018 Luke started playing together as Kegbelly in preparation for the 2018 Montauk Music Festival. This new lineup gelled and the band had a great show playing to a packed house and leaving the audience with goose bumps. Feeling the wind at their backs, the band returned to the recording studio to get down some new tunes. However, tragedy struck again when Barry’s cancer returned. Once again with a new batch of great original music, the band went into the studio to record the soon to be released “Till we meet again: The Purple Album”, (Q2 2019) a tribute to Leigh and Barry, who did not survive long enough to witness the completion. As the band turns the next page, they‘re touring with new songs, old songs and unique versions of other artists songs. Each of the band’s albums are unique and a reflection of the style diversity and song writing growth of Steven Caltabiano. Marlon Portela joined the band in 2021, and has brought new energy and funk to the bands attitude. We are about to record a new album with new music written by both Steve's. Nashville bound for a new recording experience. Our first MMF was 2013, and every year we look forward to a great weekend, and hope you enjoy our music."

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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