Wednesday | July 1 | 7pm
Matt O'Ree Band
Rock, Blues, Roots, Americana, and more
Matt O’Ree made a splash as a guitar phenom after winning a national guitar contest hosted by B.B. King and John Mayer through Guitar World magazine. Matt was among four thousand competitors and won the grand prize. This major accomplishment was the spark that jumpstarted his career and gave his band momentum for its future success.
What makes the Matt O’Ree Band different from all the others is that their local fan base includes people like Bruce Springsteen, David Bryan of Bon Jovi, Steve Cropper of Booker T and the MG's, John Popper of Blues Traveler, Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic, and Hubert Sumlin, all of whom volunteered to perform on the band's acclaimed album Brotherhood.
Prior to Brotherhood's release, Matt's talent was recognized globally when he got the nod to join rock legend Jon Bon Jovi as guitarist/backing vocalist on Bon Jovi’s 2015 stadium tour of the Far East.
Matt’s wife, Eryn O’Ree, is the co-lead vocalist and an award-winning Blues singer. She is the youngest artist to be inducted into the NJ/NY Blues Hall of Fame and one of a handful of women to be so honored. Eryn has performed or opened for artists such as Don McLean, Gregg Allman, Johnny Winter, Robert Cray, Dr. John, Shemekia Copeland, The Gin Blossoms, Little River Band, Marcia Ball, Walter Wolfman Washington, Eric Lindell, Sonny Landreth, The Radiators, Johnny A and many more.
The Matt O’Ree Band’s latest album, Hand in Glove, shows the influence of each of the band members, featuring several songs written by the band as a whole. The songs are true Blues Rock n' Roll featuring Matt's ripping guitar and gritty vocals, Eryn's powerful wail and impressive range, highlighting the pair's off-the-charts vocal chemistry.
Each of the band members brings their special brand of talent spun from influences such as Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bad Company, Deep Purple, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, ZZ Top, and Rush, to name a few.
Special Thanks
to the Township of
Weehawken for being
the principal sponsor
of this concert
Featuring
Matt O'Ree - lead guitar and vocals
Eryn O'Ree - vocals
Layonne Holmes - vocals
Karlee Bloom - keys
Aaron Manzo - bass
Carmine Diorio - drums
Wednesday | July 22 | 7pm
Matthew Whitaker Quintet
Matthew Whitaker is a multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-winning, Emmy and NAACP Image Award-nominated band leader, composer, and arranger.
Whitaker’s musical career began at age three and and has since included international performances and appearances on major television programs. He has starred in, produced, and scored the Emmy-nominated documentary “About Tomorrow,” composed for the film “Starkeisha” (Hulu), and contributed to the Emmy-winning Apple TV commercial “The Greatest.” In 2023, he served as musical director for “Billy Strayhorn: Something to Live For” in Pittsburgh.
He has performed as a guest soloist with orchestras such as the Aspen Chamber Symphony, the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa and Bella Music Foundation (UNESC0) in Paris, France lead by Helen Cha-Pyo. As a composer, he created the score “Finding Free” for Alvin Ailey Dance Company’s 2024–2025 season. His has worked with many great artists, including Jon Batiste, Christian McBride, Derrick Hodge, Bootsy Collins, Ray Chew, Regina Carter, and Anderson Paak. Notable performances also include the 2024 Paralympics Handover Ceremony.
In 2026, Whitaker won a Grammy for arranging “Super Mario Praise Break” with the 8-Bit Big Band. He is a three-time recipient of the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award and has released four studio albums, including “On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute” (2024), nominated for Outstanding Jazz Album at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.
A graduate of The Juilliard School, Whitaker is committed to expanding access to music education. He serves as Artist in Residence at Augustana University, teaching piano, music theory, jazz ensembles, and choirs. Whitaker also advocates for people with disabilities, consulting with companies to improve accessibility.
Wednesday | August 5 | 7pm
The Linda Ronstadt Experience
American Idol star Tristan McIntosh creates a stunning portrayal of Linda Ronstadt in the prime of her career. Her performance is nothing short of breathtaking. With poise, grace, and a voice that commands the stage, McIntosh brings Linda Ronstadt’s music back to life in a way that is both heartfelt and exhilarating.
Supported by a superb five-piece band, Tristan’s formidable vocal talent and stage presence will transport you to a time when Linda Ronstadt ruled the airwaves as one of the most popular female vocalists in music history.
The Linda Ronstadt Experience takes you on a Musical Journey of Chart Topping Smash Hits, "You're No Good", "When Will I Be Loved", "That'll Be The Day", "Blue Bayou" and so many more classic hits by Jackson Brown, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Warren Zevon, The Rolling Stones, and Little Feat, to name a few!
Special Thanks to
for being the
principal sponsor
of this concert.
Featuring
Tristan McIntosh - lead vocals & hand percussion
Brooks Millgate - keys & backing vocals
Johnny Kasun - guitar & backing vocals
Bradley Goff - bass & backing vocals
Liam Bornovski - pedal steel
Kevin McCabe - drums
Wednesday | August 19 | 7pm
LowDown Brass Band
The LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble which fuses traditional New Orleans brass with Funk, Soul, Hip-hop, and Reggae. The band has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide and is known for its high-energy performances.
The band formed in the early 2000’s in Chicago and what was initially a casual project among friends quickly evolved into a serious, genre-bending powerhouse as the Band began weaving elements of the Chicago hip-hop scene into their brass arrangements.
LowDown presents a formidable brass frontline (trumpets, trombones, saxophones) backed by a funky rhythm section of drums and sousaphone. The band also features complimentary dual vocalists: Shane Jonas (trumpet/lead vocals) and Anthony "Billa Camp" Evora (MC/poet). Their conscious rhymes and slick, feel-good grooves center on themes of resilience and the unifying power of music.
LowDown Brass Band has released three albums over the past few years –– The Reel Sessions, LowDown Nights, and $itizens of the World, all of which showcase the band’s unique sound and groundbreaking style.
