Live bands.
Beach vibes.
Furry friends.

WELCOME TO
THE WONDER BAR

The Wonder Bar is a true classic in Asbury Park, known for great live music, tasty food and the world famous Yappy Hour—where dogs run the show.

YAPPY
HOUR

Why should humans should have all the fun? We welcome dogs big and small, young and old to run around and get off the leash for a few hours.

MENU

As you can tell, we’re not your usual beach bar. Our menu features favorites like burgers, fries and wings, and offers a taste of the unexpected, too.

UPCOMING
EVENTS

  • Greg Koch

    Greg Koch

    featuring The Koch Marshall Trio

    at the Wonder Bar
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    GREG KOCH
    featuring THE KOCH MARSHALL TRIO

    Milwaukee native Greg Koch has forged a successful career as “a guitar player’s guitarist.” He is not only a fiercely creative player with a whole trick bag of impressive techniques, ranging from Albert Lee chicken-pickin’ to Albert King string-bending to all-out Hendrixian abandon, he is also is a clinician for Fishman Transducers and his wildly popular “guitar test drive” videos (4,000 to date) for Wildwood Guitars of Louisville, Colorado have generated 50 million views. Koch also has a signature axe which was released in 2019 by Reverend Guitars, named the Greg Koch Signature Gristlemaster. The guitar colors were given somewhat humorous names like: Kochwork Orange, and Blucifer. He is also a best-selling method book author and video instructor for music publisher Hal Leonard and a contributing columnist for a variety of guitar magazines including Guitar Player. Guitar great Steve Vai, who released Koch’s 2001 album The Grip on his own Favored Nations label, heaped praise on his fellow guitarist: “Greg Koch is one of those rare guitarists that can blend various styles with a light-hearted approach and a tremendous amount of technique. Hearing him play is inspiring to a guitar player to try to achieve greatness on the instrument.”

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    Price

    $15 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $20 at the door

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Marshall Crenshaw

    Marshall Crenshaw

    40+ Years in Showbiz

    at the Wonder Bar
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    MASHALL CRENSHAW: 40+ YEARS IN SHOWBIZ
    James Mastro

    Born in 1953 in Detroit, Marshall Crenshaw learned to tune a guitar at age 10. His first big break came in 1978 playing John Lennon in Beatlemania, first as an understudy in New York, then in the West Coast company and the national touring company. He settled in New York City, enthralled by its diverse musical culture, and formed a rock ‘n’ roll band with his brother Robert on drums and Chris Donato on bass.

    He recorded his debut single Something’s Gonna Happen at nearly the same time as legendary rockabilly singer Robert Gordon’s recording of Marshall’s Someday Someway was released as a single by RCA. These two records simultaneously broke big on New York’s WNEW-FM, causing Marshall and his trio’s local popularity to explode.

    And so began a career that’s spanned four decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances (Buddy Holly in La Bamba) and thousands of live performances.

    Marshall Crenshaw’s musical output has maintained a consistent fidelity to the qualities of artfulness, craftsmanship and passion. His efforts have been rewarded with the devotion of a broad and loyal fan base. Along with touring the country and the occasional recording session, other current projects include producing a documentary film about legendary record producer Tom Wilson.

    “This is a road that I’d never imagined taking before, but it’s been an incredible learning experience,” says Crenshaw.

    “Although he was seen as a latter-day Buddy Holly at the outset, he soon proved too talented and original to be anyone but himself.” — Trouser Press

    Price

    $30 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $35 at the door

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Happy Mondays

    Happy Mondays

    Fern, Kiersten Blue, Dano, Token Genius & more

    at the Wonder Bar
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    HAPPY MONDAYS

    Happy Mondays return to the Wonder Bar with free live music by local and national artists, plus food & drink specials.

    Singer/Songwriter Night

    Fern, Kiersten Blue, Dano, Token Genius, Sophie Swanson, Ken Rapsas

    Doors at 7 pm
    21+ admitted

    Price

    FREE! (21+ admitted)

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Louis Montesano & The Shark Party

    Louis Montesano & The Shark Party

    The Well Wish

    at the Wonder Bar
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    Louis Montesano & The Shark Party
    Special Guests: The Well Wish and International Superstar Robin

    LMSP is a collection of individually accomplished veterans of The Asbury Park Music Scene and beyond. The Shark Party was started by Louis Montesano (frontman of Asbury Park powerhouse Status Green) bringing this exciting new ensemble of old friends, and top Asbury musicians together to introduce their blend of Folk & Rock’n’roll at The Wonder Bar on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday November 27th! You don’t want to miss this unique first-time Asbury concert experience! The Well Wish and International Superstar Robin open.

    Thanksgiving Eve ‘Shark Party’ features:
    Louis Montesano – Vocals, Guitar
    Mike Montalto – Drums
    Mike Smith – Bass
    Matt King – lead guitar
    Jennifer Fantaccione – Cello
    Haley Lopez – Violin
    Matt Wade – Organ, Keys
    Nick Cucci – Vocals, Percussion

    21+ admitted

    Price

    $20 plus applicable surcharges

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • The E Street Shuffle

    The E Street Shuffle

    at the Wonder Bar
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    The E Street Shuffle
    Tribute to the Boss

    Come dance off the Holiday trimmings with a night of “Asbury Park’s own Springsteen tribute band with the most accurate vocal and musical show on Earth!” Two set show starts early at 8:00 pm.

    • Door 7:00 PM
    • Show 8:00 PM
    • 21 AND UP

     

     

    Price

    $20 in advance (plus applicable service charges), $25 at door

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Fungkshui

    Fungkshui

    Annie in the Water

    at the Wonder Bar
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    Fungkshui
    Two-set holiday headline show
    with special guest Annie in the Water

    Asbury Park’s rising jam band brings their 3rd annual Thanksgiving Holiday Celebration to the Wonder Bar!

    Fungkshui is stoked for their return to the Wonder Bar with special guest Annie in the Water. Fungkshui is poised for a breakout year with their relentless touring and powerful guitar driven interstellar jams. Get ready to boogie with us on Thanksgiving Saturday! Annie opens at 7:30.

    Door 7:00 PM
    Show 7:30 PM

    21 and up admitted

     

    Price

    $20 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $25 at the door

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Gab Cinque Band

    Gab Cinque Band

    CD Release Show for 'The Wheel'

    at the Wonder Bar
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    The Gab Cinque Band
    CD Release Show for ‘The Wheel’

    The Gab Cinque Band are primed to celebrate the release of their first album – The Wheel, at The Wonder Bar. Praised for their high energy shows and along with support from Hippie Crippler. Everyone is stoked for a great night at the Wonder Bar!

    Hailing from the Jersey Shore, established in 2022, The Gab Cinque Band has become one of the central East Coast’s hottest party rock bands. They are ready to break out their new original material in Asbury Park! 23-year-old frontwoman, Gab Cinque has created a cult following around her powerhouse vocals, stage presence, and her tremendously talented 5-piece band. GCB features: Fran O’Brien (guitar/keys), Matt Stanley (guitar), Aaron Manzo (bass/vocals), & Anthony Walton (drums).

    Door 7:00 PM
    Show 7:30 PM

    21 AND UP

    Price

    $20.00 advance / day of show (plus applicable service charges)

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Promised Land

    Promised Land

    The Jersey Shore Tribute Band

    at the Wonder Bar
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    Promised Land
    The Jersey Shore Tribute Band

    The Promised Land is always ‘Having a Party’ playing favorites from Southside, Bruce, Bon Jovi, Bonds, Cafferty and more! Join us for a two-set show of ‘Classic Asbury’ music that brings you back to the heyday of the Jersey Shore music scene. This is the Promised Land Annual Holiday Show loaded with festive tunes ala your favorite NJ Artists!

    Door 7:00 Show 8:00 2 long sets!

    21+ admitted

    Price

    $20 advance  (plus applicable service charges) / $25 day of show

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Not Leaving Sober

    Not Leaving Sober

    at the Wonder Bar
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    NOT LEAVING SOBER
    plus Chris Rendell, Anthony Squared

    Hailing from the Jersey shore, this 5-piece, independent, nationally touring recording artist has seamlessly created their own lane in the Country-Southern Rock genre. From the devil-may-care attitude to the angelic vocal harmonies, there are two things you are guaranteed to find — unique and infectious choruses and absolutely electric, rowdy, live performances.

    Their New Jersey anthem “Y’all Don’t Know” was featured on Spotify’s renowned playlist, Hot Country. 600,000 on-demand streams on Spotify!

    Country rockers on the National rise! Join us at the Wonder Bar for a night like you might find right in the heart of Nashville on the Broadway strip and find out what NOT LEAVING SOBER means! Chris Rendell (band) and Anthony Squared duo bring in the party!

    NJ’s very own, Not Leaving Sober, was hailed one of NJ.com’s “New Jersey Artists You Need to Hear in 2023”, and it’s easy to see why. As 95.9 The WRAT said, “Not Leaving Sober won’t be leaving the scene any time soon. Having built a following through acclaimed in-person performances, off-the-wall antics, and a great social media presence, they are a true grass roots success story”.

    Since the start of 2021, the boys have performed shows alongside the likes of some of Country music’s superstars: Morgan Wallen, Sam Hunt, Zac Brown Band, Jordan Davis, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jon Pardi, HARDY, Chris Lane & Jon Langston to go along with a performance at Nashville’s famous artist showcase, Whiskey Jam, a performance at Carolina Country Music Fest & 3 performances at Barefoot Country Music Fest. In 2023, In 2023, the boys were nominated for JMA’s Country/Southern Rock Group of the Year at the Grand Ole Opry.

    Door 7:00 PM

    Show 7:30 PM

    $20.00 advance / day of show (plus applicable service charges)

    21 AND UP

    Price

    $20 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $20 at the door

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Yacht Lobsters

    Yacht Lobsters

    Music of the '70s and Early '80s

    at the Wonder Bar
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    Yacht Lobsters

    The smooth sounds of yacht rock are here to stay for winter at the beach

    7pm Door
    8pm Show

    21+

    Price

    $20 in advance (plus applicable surcharges), $25 at the door

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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  • Sunshine Spazz

    Sunshine Spazz

    Dead Tooth, Little Hag

    at the Wonder Bar
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    Sunshine Spazz
    with special guests Dead Tooth and Little Hag

    Sunshine Spazz is right on top of the wave of current Asbury Park bands getting National attention! They are one of a handful of locals to get a slot on this years epic Sea.Hear.Now festival. It’s New Jersey psychedelic garage rock with hints of punk and blues. Sunshine Spazz will headline the Wonder Bar along with Asbury favorites Dead Tooth and Little Hag.

    21+ admitted

    Price

    $20 in advance, $20 at the door (plus applicable surcharges)

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    Wonder Bar
    1213 Ocean Avenue Asbury Park, NJ 07712
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