Anyone who has frequented the bustling bar scene of the Jersey Show must’ve seen Mike Miz open for Southside Johnny, Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson or a host of other headliners in and around Asbury Park. But it took leaving to find himself, once he saw Asbury in his rear-view window as he drove south.

Three nights a week. Every week of the summer. Outdoors. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays will be filled with free music. The Wednesday series, besides listed acts, will have opening sets by bands from the Lakehouse Music Academy. The Thursday series, featuring the Asbury Park Concert Band, in its 78th season, will perform all summer at 7:00 in the Fifth Avenue Pavilion’s bandshell.

When word came that Fury of Five were gearing up for a 2023 album release, fans had to smile. As a tease, one song—“WxAxRx”—is out today!

Asbury Park Indie-Pop Punks Well Wisher release “Need You Around” video upon signing to Egghunt Records for their sophomore effort That Weight, due later this year.