Celebrated for its stellar lineup, the Atlanticare Concerts on the Beach have clinched top spots in national ratings, winning the USA Readers Poll for the #1 outdoor concert series in 2023 and securing 2nd place in 2024. Somers Point remains a favorite, continually being voted among the best outdoor concert series in the nation.
Starting June 14, 2024, the series features 17 shows over 14 weeks, showcasing international touring acts and diverse cultural musical presentations—all completely free. Comparable shows often cost between $35-$75 per ticket.
Somers Point hosts multi-award-winning artists, including Grammy, Blues Foundation, Big Easy, and BMA award winners, rarely seen in free local concerts.
Highlights of the 2024 Season:
– June 14: The season kicks off with emerging Americana roots rock jam band Bywater Call.
– July 4: A special performance by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, playing the “Eddie and The Cruisers” soundtrack 42 years after the film was made at Tony Marts. This will be featured in a PBS special, with original movie producer Marty Davidson and possibly other cast members in attendance.
– July 5 and 8: Mardi Gras in July with Waylon Thibodeaux and Ben Levin’s New Orleans R&B Band, featuring a Jersey Gumbo and New Orleans Music Festival.
– July 12: Ladies night double header with Dana Fuchs, star of “Across The Universe,” and Jersey’s top tribute band, “The Girls Can’t Help It.”
– July 17: A triple concert with The Phantom Blues Band, Curtis Salgado, and funky blues violinist Heather Lil’ Mama Hardy.
– July 26: “The Tony Mart Legacy of the Last Waltz” featuring music from Bob Dylan & The Band, Van Morrison, and others, performed by top international stars.
August Highlights:
– Aug. 2: Nashville producer Tom Hambridge, performing songs he produced for notable artists including The Rolling Stones and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.
– Aug. 9: A performance by renowned reggae band Third World.
– Aug. 16: A throwback to 1970 with original members of disco band Wildflower and a Springsteen tribute by E Street Shuffle.
– Aug. 23: Mardi Gras with saxophonist Jimmy Carpenter from The Big Easy Cruise.
– Aug. 30: Grammy-nominated blues rocker Joe Louis Walker, followed by South Jersey’s rock band Fat Mezz.
The summer finale includes a double concert with local favorite band red and the Tony Mart Allstars, leading up to the Good Old Days festival at Kennedy Park on Sept. 7.
The Somers Point Beach Committee extends gratitude to the City of Somers Point for supporting these unparalleled free concerts. Let the good times roll!
