Locals Pick The 20 Best Live Music Spots At The Jersey Shore

There's nothing more fun than seeing live music at the Jersey Shore, especially when summer comes around. There's just something about a cold beer in your hand, a cool summer breeze blowing across an outdoor deck, and a band jamming away to some of your favorite songs in the background.

The Jersey Shore's Music Scene Is Second To None

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When I lived in Central Pennsylvania, live music was not nearly as big of a deal as it is in Jersey; there were a few bars that had an acoustic guitar guy a few times a month, but that was really it. So when my wife and I moved to Jersey, we were blown away at the level of professionalism some of these cover bands were bringing. It felt like we were at an actual concert, seeing some of these bands!

And of course, the venues where you can see music at the shore are second to none.

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For example, I love grabbing an ice-cold Corona and catching an afternoon band at the Sand Bar in Seaside Park. You can have your feet in the sand while you listen to some great tunes.

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Then there are places like the Pig and Parrot in LBI that put on full-blown concerts that will blow you away. A night at Pig and Parrot is an unforgettable memory.

Locals Choose The 20 Best Places To See Live Music At The Jersey Shore

But what are the best places around the Jersey Shore to see live music? I put that question up on the 105.7 The Hawk Facebook page, and according to locals, these are the Jersey Shore's 20 best venues to see live music this summer. You can click on each photo to view the bar/restaurant's upcoming schedule.