The Wave Gathering Music Festival presented by METROMIX.com will take place June 19 – 21, 2009 in Asbury Park, NJ. Coinciding with the rebirth of Asbury Park, the music of the region's great new artists are showcased throughout the entire weekend. In past years, Wave Gathering has brought hundreds of original bands to town and introduced their music to thousands of tourists making their way into Asbury Park. The Wave is a three-day weekend event that offers great entertainment in many venues throughout the city.

This year, as an added attraction, Wave Gathering will host a FREE outdoor street festival on Saturday, June 20th, 12-6 pm, in Downtown Asbury Park on Cookman Avenue to compliment the weekend showcases. The street festival will be a huge food and music festival which will showcase our excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with artists from all over the country. It will also be a family-friendly event with entertainment for kids as well.

On Saturday, during the daytime street event, entry is free. Food and drinks can be purchased from participating restaurants who will be serving festival style from tented areas throughout downtown Asbury.

The Wave Gathering also offers hundreds of indoor weekend showcases. Many venues in Asbury Park will host the most up-and-coming bands from the Tri-State area. The showcases take place on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday. Weekend passes give you access to all indoor venues all weekend. Tickets for individual shows can also be purchased at each venue separately or attendees can purchase a full three-day pass.

Wave Gathering is currently seeking sponsors, vendors and volunteers to participate in this fun event. We are also accepting ads for the event journal (10,000 copies will be printed). For more information call Ruthanne Harrison at RUE “Really Unbelievable” Events, 732-829-1104 or e-mail RUEEVENTS@OPTONLINE.NET.

If you haven't been in Asbury Park lately, what are you waiting for? Come and explore our exciting and trendy downtown business district with its award-winning restaurants, antique stores, art galleries and fashionable shops! Put the Wave Gathering Music Festival on your calendar now!