Photos by Steffen Klenk
Some of country music’s biggest stars were shining on the Atlantic City Beach this past weekend as the second annual TidalWave Music Festival rocked the shore. The party atmosphere could be felt all over as tens of thousands of people packed the beach for three days of live music. More than 30 bands and artists converged on the sand, including Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Dustin Lynch, and Cole Swindell.
Country fans also got a taste of the newest stars arriving on the scene from the Next from Nashville stage. One of those rising stars was Jake Worthington, runner-up from Season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice.” Canadian country sensation MacKenzie Porter performed an outstanding solo show, later collaborating with fellow TidalWave artist, Dustin Lynch, for a rendition of Lynch’s hit song “Thinkin’ ‘Bout You.” One of the genres most notable newcomers, Jelly Roll, brought a taste of rock’n’roll to the shore on Sunday night.
This year’s TidalWave Music Festival marked one of two Live Nation-produced concerts hosted on the Atlantic City Beach, alongside the alternative rock-leaning Adjacent Music Festival held in May. Information on the 2024 concert lineup is slated to be announced early next year.
Steffen Klenk is a photographer and multimedia journalist who enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life. You may contact Steffen at shorelocalsteffen@gmail.com.
