Two River Ramble Music Festival Kicks Off Summer in Little Silver

By: Community Magazine | May 8, 2019 |  Events |  Little Silver

The second edition of the Two River Ramble music festival will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 3:00 pm. 

The Ramble will be held on the lawn of the historic Parker Homestead – 1665, located at 235 Rumson Road in Little Silver.  The featured artists are Emily Grove, Jonathan Tea, and Joseph Alton Miller along with local favorites the Honey Badgers as the house band.

The Two River Ramble is inspired by the Midnight Rambles hosted by legendary drummer Levon Helm of The Band.  Helm was the core of an all-star house band that backed some of the most legendary singer/songwriters of our time, making the Rambles a highly sought after event for both fans and performers alike.  Helm passed away in 2012, but the Midnight Rambles continue to this day at his studio in Woodstock, New York.

The Two River Ramble is produced by Little Silver resident, David Ballard.  “We are fortunate to have such a wealth of talented musicians in our area, especially Asbury Park,” said Ballard.  “Combining that talent with a beautiful venue like the Parker Homestead creates a unique and wonderful experience. I can’t think of a better way to kick off the summer music season.”

The inaugural event was held last October and was a huge success, receiving rave reviews from the crowd and the musicians themselves.   Jonathan Tea, who performed in the fall and will make a repeat appearance at the spring session, said “It was honestly one of the coolest gigs I’ve ever done.  The crowd was great, and the venue was just beautiful.”

Ballard plans to hold the Two River Ramble twice a year, once in the spring once in the fall.  Following Helm’s format, each show will feature premier singer/songwriters from the Asbury Park area and pair them with a house band made-up of Ballard and other local musicians.  “The format is great- it allows for and encourages collaboration between all the artists,” explained Ballard.  “Anyone who is a fan of live music knows that when you put the right folks on stage in the right setting, magic happens.”

Admission to event is free.  Attendees should bring a cooler and a blanket or lawn chair.