From Oscar winners to legendary and burgeoning artists, the April 25 to 28 return of the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival [APMFF], promises to raise the entertainment bar. The annual event is a fundraising initiative aimed at serving the underserved children in Asbury Park, one of the most challenged youth communities in the nation. […]

And the winner is – Eric Ellefsen. The Asbury Park Music Foundation announced Sunday that the North Beach resident placed the winning bid for the Upstage Reunion Guitar. “In April 2017, the Asbury Park Music + Film Festival brought together over 20 musicians who had played Asbury Park’s legendary club the Upstage for a reunion […]

NJ Hall of Famer Wyclef Jean will perform during the Annual Asbury Park Music & Film Festival [APMFF], organizers announced Wednesday. The former Fugees member, who was inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame in 2017, will headline 9:30 pm April 28 at the legendary Stone Pony on Ocean Avenue, according to a written statement. […]

The comedic actor whose breakout role in Taxi led to long career in front of and behind the scenes of a host of television, film and stage productions will return to Asbury Park in April. An Evening With Danny DeVito will be held 7 p.m. April 28 at the historic Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park Music […]

The Asbury Park Music & Film Festival [APMFF] announced Thursday the screening of music documentaries that honor some of the music industry’s most iconic legends. Founded with a mission to provide music education, instruments and social connections for the underserved youth in Asbury Park, funds raised are earmarked for music programs like those done in […]

Sammy Steinlight was on hand to capture Bruce Springsteen’s surprise appearance Friday night during the Upstage All-Stars Jam at the Paramount Theatre on Asbury Park’s boardwalk. Below are the videos captured by the 16-year public relations industry veteran: The jam session was held in conjunction with the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival screening of […]

A weekend filled with a varied selection of music and film kicks off Friday and with it comes The Asbury Park Music in Film Festival’s behind the scenes snapshots of the industry that produces the very art being celebrated. While the offerings include Friday night’s Q&A with “Miles Ahead” actor/director Don Cheadle following the screening, […]