AP-AMP presents Springwood Avenue Sounds: Past, Present and Future – A Legacy

Blackbird Community Commons – FREE EVENT!

Step into the living history of Asbury Park’s musical soul on Juneteenth at Blackbird Community Commons. Springwood Avenue Sounds isn’t just a concert — it’s a powerful homecoming celebration where the heartbeat of a community finds voice through unforgettable music and a shared history of showing up.

The evening unfolds with bright young talents from the RockIt Live Foundation, showcasing the future of musical excellence. Then, Gregg Bouie aka “Toogie” and Friends share a night of jazz and R&B.

What makes this night truly magical are appearances by AP-AMP legacy musicians — living treasures who once filled Springwood Avenue with rhythm and soul. Their presence bridges generations in a rare, intimate gathering that honors Asbury Park’s rich African American musical heritage.

The atmosphere buzzes with connection — between artists and audience, between past and future, between music and community wellness (with Hackensack Meridian Health offering preventative screenings onsite). The music tells the stories of resilience and celebration that have shaped Asbury Park’s identity. The Asbury Park African-American Music Project has crafted not just a performance but an immersive journey through time, where each note played honors those who came before while inspiring those who will carry the legacy forward.