It’s that time of year again! Sea Hear Now, the two-day music festival performed along the Asbury Park Waterfront, will take place on September 14th and 15th. Whether you need more information about the performers, recommendations on where to eat, or a review of the schedule, keep reading to prepare yourself for this fun-filled weekend!
Who’s Performing?
There are some big names on the lineup this year. The Sea Hear Now headliners include folk artist Noah Kahan on Saturday and New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band on Sunday.
Kahan rose to fame relatively recently with the release of his hit song “Stick Season” in July 2022. His third studio album, named after the lead single, followed in October 2o22, garnering much acclaim. Since then, Kahan has collaborated with major artists like Post Malone and Hozier and played two sold out shows at Fenway Park.
Springsteen is returning with his band to the place in which his debut album, “Greetings from Absury Park, N.J.,” was named after to headline. After regularly performing at the Stone Pony in the ’70s and early ’80s, Springsteen is stopping back on his world tour with the E Street Band while also hitting cities like Toronto, Milan, and Prague.
Aside from the headliners, The Black Crowes, 311, The Revivalists, The Gaslight Anthem, Trey Anastasio Band, and Norah Jones are also set to take the stage among more than thirty other artists and bands.
Where to Eat?
Sea Hear Now will have many food vendors available, most being Asbury Park favorites. These include Betty’s Icebox, Local 130 Seafood, Island Noodles, and plenty of other options. If you’re looking for more sit down options, Stella Marina Restaurant & Bar, Iron Whale, and Porta Asbury Park. Asbury Park and surrounding areas have countless eating options, sure to add to your festival experience!
Here’s the Schedule
Saturday
Spanning across three stages, the festival opens on Saturday at 12pm and goes until the curfew of 10:30pm. Sonic Blume and Bo Staloch open the Park and Sand Stages, respectively, at 12:30. All sets until 6:45pm have a length of 45 minutes. The Park and Sand Stages follow the same performance times, each with 45 minutes to an hour between sets while the Surf Stage kicks off with Passafire at 1:15pm. The Black Crowes will occupy the Sand Stage from 6:45pm to 8:00pm followed by 311 and Peaches occupying the Park and Sand Stages, respectively, from 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Noah Kahan will close the night with his headlining performance from 9:00pm to 10:30pm at the Sand Stage.
Sunday
Doors open earlier on the 15th at 11:30am. The festival kicks off at 11:40am with Sunshine Spazz at the Park Stage and Rachel Ana Dobken at the Sand Stage, each with a 30 minute set. The Surf Stage opens at 12pm with Illiterate Light for a 45 minute set. Like Friday, the Park Stage and Sand Stage will follow the same schedule of performances, both concluding at 7:25pm in time for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band headlining the Surf Stage from 7:30pm to 10:30pm.
We hope you’re as excited for this festival as we are. For more information on The Connolly Agency, go to our website or contact us!