Get Your Groove On: The Seven Mile Beach Nightlife Scene for the Summer of 2022
Sean Loosh
There’s no doubt that Seven Mile Beach has the most beautiful beaches, back bays, and shopping districts around. There is so much to see and do here that you can spend the entire summer keeping yourself busy. There are also plenty of restaurants and after-hours spots to choose from. Whether you want to be inside watching the big game or outside with a view of the water, you can find it all right here.
In Avalon, Bobby Dee’s Rock ’n Chair at 2409 Dune Drive has a restaurant serving tasty food and live entertainment every night of the week. Every Monday, Rob Lipkin is in the house; Tuesday is Steve Tulli; Wednesday is Mark Fisher; and Thursday is Matt McPherson. Every Friday, come in for Quizzo, starting at 7:30pm. Saturday nights, the entertainment lineup switches. Bands playing include: Corner Boys & Co, Jeff Perlman, the Mark Fisher Band and more. On Sunday night, come in for Johnny’s Cousin Steve. If you want to relax and have a nice dinner and then listen to some live music, the Rock ’n Chair is the place to be! For a complete list of specials and an entertainment schedule, visit rocknchair.net.
If you would rather be outside and are looking for a great place for happy hour, head down to the beautiful ICONA Avalon, 125 79th St. Located right on the beach, The Sandbar Village has live music every evening of the week from 4-8. Acoustic acts playing this summer include Keep the Change, Ryan Shubert, Mike Gibbons, Dom Grosso, the Amy Faden Duo and so much more! Everyone’s favorite, Sean Loosh, plays every Saturday except for July 16, July 30, and Aug. 20. On those dates, Aloha My Brother will be taking the stage. Sunday nights are for reggae and the music starts at 3pm. The Raggamuffins are back for just about every Sunday, except for July 24 (Ear Me Now) and Aug. 14 (The Burnsiders). When the sun is still out, take advantage and soak it all in. For a complete entertainment schedule, visit thesandbaravalon.com.
Just one block over is the ICONA Windrift. Here you will find various forms of entertainment each night on different levels of the building. Every night of the week, someone will be on the piano in the Signature Lounge. Jim Bannach is in the house Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Darin MacDonald is playing Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and Doug Jennings will be playing every Wednesday night. If you are looking for something a little louder, with some more energy, head to Level 1, where there is live entertainment all weekend long. Friday nights you can find bands such as Chatterband, 3AM Tokyo, Weird Science, Shot of Southern, and more. Saturday nights, come listen to Breck, Marquee, Chatterband and many more! Finally on Sunday evenings, the popular Juliano Brothers Band is in the house playing from 4:30 to 7:30. For the most up-to-date schedule, visit: icona.com/windrift.
In the heart of Stone Harbor, you will find Fred’s Tavern, 314 96th St. Fred’s has been the place to go for live music for every summer since I can remember. Now you can grab a bite to eat while you are there. There is live music every Thursday through Sunday. Stop in to listen to Nolan Quinn, Ray Coleman, Danny Lynch, Mike Beck and Kim N Tonic. Sean Loosh is in the house July 7, July 21, and Aug. 11. Celebrate the Fourth of July with The Seabillys. They will also be playing on Aug. 27. Finally, Bat is back for the third weekend in July. He will be playing on July 15 and July 16. “Fred’s is the perfect place to come and grab a bite to eat and then relax and listen to the music,” says co-owner Tom Hand. “We take pride in featuring the best live entertainment for our customers to enjoy.” Visit the web for more information at fredstavern.net.
Just across the street is The Reeds at Shelter Haven, 9601 Third Ave. The Reeds has live music at three locations. Sax Lounge at The Reeds has a warm and cozy atmosphere and is a great place for date night. There is live music every night from 8-11pm. Stop in for dinner, grab a drink and relax in the lounge. On Monday nights, J. Liberio and Doug Kaetz will be alternating weeks. Tuesday nights is Kevin Burns, and on Wednesday nights Gina Corso will be in the house. Thursday nights is Camille Peruto and on Friday nights you can listen to Megan Knight. Saturday nights, Tom Quaile will be playing, and on Sunday the music switches. Stop in to listen to Ray McGeehan, Allison Landon, James Howell, Matt Adams and more! For a complete schedule, visit reedsatshelterhaven.com.
Next door is Buckets Margarita and Cantina Bar, where there is live music every night from 8-11pm. At Buckets, you can enjoy Mexican food with a gorgeous view of the Stone Harbor bay. If the timing is right, try to catch the best sunsets on the coast. Buckets is a great place to bring the whole family. The atmosphere is friendly and upbeat all week long. Daily live music includes John Rodden (every Monday), Andrew Behringer (every Thursday), and Kevin Burns every Sunday. The rest of the week you can find Vinny Rugnetta, J. Liberio, Mike Gibbons, Petty Cash and many more! For a complete schedule, visit reedsatshelterhaven.com.
Also part of The Reeds is Stone Harbor Pizza Pub. Facing 96th Street, the Pub is an upscale pizza place that has something for everyone in the family. Stop by for Open Mic Night with Tom Powdermaker every Wednesday from 7-10pm and live music every Friday from 6-9pm. Catch performances from acts such as Walter Lee, Gabriel Trjeu, Matt Adams, Rob Lipkin and more. The Seabillys will be performing in The Crew Room on July 9, Aug. 12 and Sept. 2 from 8pm-midnight. Whether you are looking for tacos, margaritas and a band or a nice martini with some easy listening, The Reeds has something for everyone in your crew to enjoy. Stay up to date at reedsatshelterhaven.com.
Head out of town toward North Wildwood and you’ll find The Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill, 5 Old North Wildwood Boulevard East. The Lazy Bass is right on the water and the ideal spot to hang with friends and catch the sunset. Every day and night there are food trucks on-site, so the food choices are always changing. On the deck, you can catch all of your favorite artists. There is live music every night of the week. On Saturdays and Sundays, you can catch an early jam session, followed by a second one. Some of the highlights include: Mike Thompson on deck for July 3, 17, 24, and Aug, 7. Kirko will be playing for the weekend July 9-10. Sean Loosh is back on July 13 and 17. The Seabillys will be rocking out on July 16, 31, Aug. 13 and 28. Everyone’s favorite, Bryen O’Boyle will be on deck on Aug. 4. Other performers throughout the summer include Loose Ends, Nick Horn, Cheezy and the Crackers, Kim N Tonic and many more! The best nights start at the Bass! “We are excited about our musical lineup this summer,” says owner Terri Hand. “There is a little something for everyone. We invite you to bring the family, sit on the deck, watch the sunset and listen to some great tunes.” Check out lazybass.com for information on what food trucks are coming, as well as the entertainment schedule.
Take out the calendar and plan accordingly. Seven Mile Beach is the place to be this summer!
