Blues and Brews Festival set for July 23 in Asbury Park

The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation’s (JSJBF) Summer Series of Festivals will be held 12-8 p.m. on July 23 in Bradley Park, across from Convention Hall in Asbury Park.

The day will feature live performances by blues musicians, food, crafters and sponsor exhibits, a craft beer and wine garden, and activities for the entire family. The free festival will be held rain or shine and is dog-friendly. All ages are welcome to attend.

This year’s Blues and Brews Festival beer garden will feature Señor Sangria wines and Lagunitas Brewing Company craft beers. The festival will showcase the Shore Blue Band, Brian Brazil and The Hard Case Blues Band, Lee Delray Band, Incinerators, and Billy Walton Band. The Matt O’Ree Band will headline the festival with their mix of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.

The third session of the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festivals will be held in Long Branch from 12–9:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 at The Great Lawn on the Boardwalk, located on Cooper Avenue.

For more information, visit www.jsjbf.org. For information on becoming a festival sponsor or crafter, contact Doris Lazur at 732-933-1984 or [email protected].