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The Asbury Park African-American Music Project is excited to partner with Pass It Down, an online digital platform that will help us preserve, collect, and share the stories of Springwood Avenue!

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AP-AMP celebrates the stories of Springwood Ave., the heart of Asbury Park’s African American community.

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Well, it’s Thursday … which means we are REALL Well, it’s Thursday … which means we are REALLY late with our Westside Wednesday post. The good news about being late… the latest edition of ArtZine was posted today and there’s a great article about AP-AMP, Springwood Ave. history and the Turf in there! Check out the link in @monmoutharts bio! 📸 Ali Bigelow at the Turf by @breathlessconni #apamp #westsidewednesday #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #monmoutharts #artzine #thankyou
📣📣📣Tonight’s Turf Jam moved to NEXT TUE 📣📣📣Tonight’s Turf Jam moved to NEXT TUESDAY 8/16 📣📣📣 We’ll miss you all tonight but Too hot 🥵 and possible storms so hope to see you all NEXT week! 🎶✨ #apamp #springwoodavehistory #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #turfclub #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community
Filled with gratitude this Westside Wednesday for Filled with gratitude this Westside Wednesday for all music & joy that has been filling the Turf Club all summer ✨🎶. Big thanks to @johnsonvel Greg Gambone Jonathan Sims Jr Buddy Savino & special guests Fred King & Gregg Bouie for bringing the music big time last night! ✨🎶 #westsidewednesday #apamp #tuesdaysattheturf #springwoodavemusic #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #jazz #turfclub #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community @monmoutharts @asburyaudio @_macrobites
Don’t miss The Vel Johnson Quarter at Tuesdays a Don’t miss The Vel Johnson Quarter at Tuesdays at the Turf! ✨🎶 Tuesday Aug 2 @ 6pm! Turf Club, 1200 Springwood Ave. Vel, on the Turf, “when I was a kid we lived in the Boston Way Village a few blocks away from the Turf. I used to stand on the corner and wait for the door to swing open to see the band on stage. When I came home from the military I started playing the Turf with some of the local bands . . . The Turf is a very special place and will always be home to me.” ✨🎶 #apamp #tuesdaysattheturf #quartet #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community @johnsonvel @monmoutharts @asburyaudio @_macrobites @breathlessconni
We had a special treat at this week’s Tuesdays a We had a special treat at this week’s Tuesdays at the Turf when @thatguy_joc__ opened for @kufknotz and @christineeliseharp ! #apamp #tuesdaysattheturf #springwoodavemusic #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #turfclub #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #community @monmoutharts @asburyaudio @macrobites @breathlessconni
We are late with our Westside Wednesday post! We h We are late with our Westside Wednesday post! We have so many beautiful pics from Tuesday at the Turf - We’ll be posting but wanted to send a quick but big thank you to all who came out for the beautiful music of @kufknotz and @christineeliseharp with special guest Joe Lucarelli ! ✨🎶 📸 1. @kristin_214 #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #turfclub #hiphop #harp #livemusic #turfclubvibe @monmoutharts @asburyaudio @_macrobites @breathlessconni
We are so excited for Tuesday at the Turf! Come jo We are so excited for Tuesday at the Turf! Come join us tomorrow for the beautiful music of @kufknotz and @christineeliseharp! ✨🎶 and a special opening set by @thatguy_joc__ ! 🎶✨ #apamp #tuesdaysattheturf #turfclub #livemusic #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic @monmoutharts @asburyaudio @_macrobites @breathlessconni
Last minute Westside Wednesday post to celebrate t Last minute Westside Wednesday post to celebrate the amazing line up at the Turf Club last night. 🎶✨ Kyle Hicks Danny Walsh Tommy Labella Buddy Savino Timmy Boyce Ali Bigelow Russell Bigelow Karl Tyler Wayne Griffin Wayne Hughley Zahra Ali Y’sra El #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #turfclubhistory #newyearnewturf #turfclub #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #community @monmoutharts
We are so excited! 📣Just announced! The Asbur We are so excited! 📣Just announced! The Asbury Park African-American Music Project has received $100,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of @SavingPlaces!!! ✨🎶 This funding will support the rehabilitation of the legendary Turf Club! AP-AMP is one of 33 organizations out of 627 applicants from across the U.S. to receive a total of $3 million in grant funding to advance ongoing preservation activities for historic places such as sites, museums, and landscapes that represent African American cultural heritage. With more than $80 million in funding, the Action Fund is the largest U.S. resource dedicated to the preservation of African American historic places. Now in its fifth year, the Action Fund has supported 160 places through its National Grant Program for a total investment of $12.4 million. This year’s list further demonstrates the beauty and complexity of African American life, and includes historic sites tied to Black arts, culture, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, sports, medicine, education, religion, and social justice. These often-overlooked places hold aspects of history that must be protected—and used to draw inspiration and wisdom for the benefit of all Americans. To learn more about this program and this year’s grant recipients, visit savingplaces.org/actionfund. 📸 Courtesy of the Jim Gallert Collection. Henderson Quartet on stage at the Blue Bird Inn, 1958. AP-AMP is thrilled that our friends at @bluebirddetroit are also recipients! #apamp #newyearnewturf #SavingPlaces #AACHAF #TelltheFullHistory #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #community
Join us tomorrow for Tuesdays at the Turf featurin Join us tomorrow for Tuesdays at the Turf featuring Kyle Hicks - A New Beginning 2022 - with Friends ✨🎶. #apamp #turftuesdays #springwoodavemusic #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #turfclub #music #drums #newyearnewturf #livemusic #asburypark #monmoutharts #asburyparkhisory #community @monmoutharts
Grateful this Westside Wednesday for the music tha Grateful this Westside Wednesday for the music that filled the Turf Club last night. ✨🎶 All the musicians who share their talent with us on Tuesdays at the Turf become part of the Turf Club story. 🎶✨ Thank you @alexandersimoneofficial @whodatlivecrew for joining the story. 📸 @breathlessconni #apamp #westsidewednesday #alexandersimoneandwhodat #newyearnewturf #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #livemusic #asburypark @monmoutharts @asburyaudio @_macrobites
That’s a Tuesdays at the Turf wrap! Get ready That’s a Tuesdays at the Turf wrap! Get ready for whole lot of amazing videos and pics. Thank you to all who came out. Thank you to Alexander Simone and Whodat Live Crew for bringing the music big time ✨🎶 @alexandersimoneofficial @whodatlivecrew #apamp #turftuesdays #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #springwoodavehistory #livemusic #newyearnewturf #asburypark @asburyaudio @monmoutharts @_macrobites @mskindra_rose @breathlessconni
Can’t wait for Tuesdays at the Turf! @whodatlive Can’t wait for Tuesdays at the Turf! @whodatlivecrew @alexandersimoneofficial don’t miss this 🎶✨ #apamp #turftuesdays #livemusic #turfclub #springwoodavemusic #springwoodavehistory #newyearnewturf #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #asburypark @monmoutharts @_macrobites @asburyaudio @telegraphhillrecords
Celebrating Westside Wednesday with some pics from Celebrating Westside Wednesday with some pics from Turf Tuesday! The transit center was filled with music and dancing. ✨🎶 We are so grateful to Debra & Patrick for sharing their talent & to all who joined us and brought the party 🎉 What a great kickoff for 2022 Tuesdays at the Turf 🎶✨ 📸 @breathlessconni #westsidewednesday #apamp #turftuesdays #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #livemusic #jazz #newyearnewturf #springwoodavemusic #asburyparkmusic #asburypark @monmoutharts @asburyaudio
Come on down to the transportation center to kick Come on down to the transportation center to kick off our Tuesdays at the Turf series with Debra & Patrick Lawler 🎶✨
LOCATION CHANGE Due to weather, today’s Tuesday LOCATION CHANGE Due to weather, today’s Tuesday at the Turf concert will be held at the Asbury Park Transportation Center. Tuesday, July 5 6–8pm Join us for some great live music!
Tomorrow is Tuesday ! We’re kicking off Tuesdays Tomorrow is Tuesday ! We’re kicking off Tuesdays at the Turf with Debra & Patrick Lawler. 6pm. Don’t miss it ✨🎶 #tuesdaysattheturf #apamp #turfclub #newyearnewturf
Celebrating Westside Wednesday with a big thank yo Celebrating Westside Wednesday with a big thank you to @monmoutharts for a RENEW grant to help support Tuesdays at the Turf! 🎶✨ The 2022 series starts NEXT TUESDAY July 5th with music by Debra & Patrick Lawler ✨🎶 See you there ! ✨🎶✨🎶 #westsidewednesday #apamp #TuesdaysattheTurf #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #newyearnewturf #livemusic #monmoutharts #renew #weareingoodcompany #thankyou #community
It’s Westside Wednesday and time to celebrate wi It’s Westside Wednesday and time to celebrate with more pics from our Jazz Cocktail Sip 🍹 Please join us in thanking some of our sponsors - @apartscouncil (Carrie Turner and Mike Sodano pictured) and @paul_h_weinstein & @wendiglassman (Wendi pictured). 📸 1-7: @breathlessconni 📸 8-10: @outstudios.nj #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #jazzcocktailsip #newyearnewturf #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #livemusic #jazz #springwoodavemusic #sponsors #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #thankyou
This hot day has us thinking about summer plans! W This hot day has us thinking about summer plans! We are so excited to share our 2022 Tuesdays at the Turf lineup! ✨🎶 Hope you all enjoy Juneteenth celebrations this weekend and we can’t wait to see you at the Turf! ✨ Made possible in part by funds from Monmouth Arts, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners #apamp #tuesdaysattheturf #springwoodavehistory #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #musicvenues #livemusic #blackhistory #asburyparkhistory #music #jazz #asburypark @monmoutharts
It’s Wednesday Wednesday again and still so many It’s Wednesday Wednesday again and still so many people to thank for making the Jazz Cocktail Sip such a special evening! ✨🎶 Shout out tonight to @asburydistilling 🍹who put the cocktail in our cocktail sip (check out the Turf Special in 📸) @kimmaries_nj and @patriaestudio for donating delicious/beautiful items that made the evening even more special! 🎶✨ And can’t forget our expert raffle ticket pickers… Sagan, JJ, and Malcolm ! ❤️ Hope you all enjoy some more beautiful 📸 by @breathlessconni #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #thankyou
Please take a few minutes to sit back and enjoy a Please take a few minutes to sit back and enjoy a short Turf Club Story, an AP-AMP original put together through the talent of our team members Bruce Booker (@bbooker2011 )and Melissa Keeling ( @_melissakeeling ) 🎶✨ We were so pleased to debut this at the Jazz Cocktail Sip last weekend and want to share with those who couldn’t be there! Check out More by Bruce at There You Go! Express Yourself! https://youtube.com/bbooker2011 #apamp #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #musicvenues #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #asburypark
We have so much to share from the Jazz Cocktail Si We have so much to share from the Jazz Cocktail Sip 🍹 and so many people to thank that our Westside Wednesday will officially extend for the rest of the week!  🎶✨ There was a little magic in the air on Sunday thanks to the gorgeous weather, beautiful music (Jimmy Givens Trio + special guests), delicious food (@eileenssoulfood )  and a community space (@131blackbird.ap ) filled with many of our favorite musicians ✨🎶 and friends – a whole lot of extraordinary people who shared their time, talent, and support. Thank you sharing part of your pride 🏳️‍🌈weekend with us!   📸: @breathlessconni (happy birthday 🎈, Conni!) and @jwsouder   #westwidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #newyearnewturf #springwoodavehistory #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #jazz #livemusic #musicvenues #asburyparkhistory #pridemonth #asburypark #community #thankyou
🌟 TOMORROW! 🌟 Jazz Cocktail Sip Sunday Jun 🌟 TOMORROW! 🌟 Jazz Cocktail Sip Sunday June 5th, 5:00 – 8:00pm The Jazz Cocktail Sip is a fundraiser for the Turf Club. The Turf Club is the last remaining structure that housed one of Springwood Avenue’s celebrated music spots. AP-AMP hopes to revitalize this space, and transform it into a community venue for music and culture. 🎵 The evening will feature live jazz by the Jimmy Givens Trio, southern food, cocktails, and the Turf Club Story! LOCATION: Blackbird Commons, 131 Atkins Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey @131blackbird.ap TICKETS: $50 Tickets will be available at the door. COVID protocols: please be prepared to show vaccine card or negative test results at entry. — #apamp #turfclub #asburypark #nj #springwoodavenue #jazz #music
This Westside Wednesday we are grateful for our Ja This Westside Wednesday we are grateful for our Jazz Cocktail Sip Sponsors🍸 ✨🎶 Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟 Anserve has been providing 24x7 answering service since 1969! ☎️ Find out more at anserve.com #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #newyearnewturf #jazz #springwoodavemusic #sponsors #fundraiser #community #thankyou
This Westside Wednesday we’re sharing some reaso This Westside Wednesday we’re sharing some reasons you should get your tickets NOW for AP-AMP’s June 5th Jazz Cocktail Sip 🍸🎶(link in bio 👀) ✨ support the Turf Club renovation ✨ hear live jazz by the Jimmy Givens Trio ✨ hear the Turf Club story ✨enjoy delicious southern food ✨ see the unveiling of original Springwood Ave. music themed art by @charlesgtrott (sneak peek here!) 🎷🎶✨ #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodaveart #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #newyearnewturf #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #jazz #fundraiser @131blackbird.ap
Two weeks from now will be listening to the Jimmy Two weeks from now will be listening to the Jimmy Givens Trio and talking Turf Club. 🎶✨ Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟 ! Order online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/throwback-sunday-jazz-cocktail-sip-tickets-335995360167 Or by cash/check and pick up at the @asburyparklibrary ! 📚 #jazzcocktailsip #apamp #throwbacksunday #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #jazz #fundraiser
Celebrating Westside Wednesday with an AP-AMP arti Celebrating Westside Wednesday with an AP-AMP article by Mr. Bob Makin in NJ Stage! Thank you, Bob! ✨🎶 Link in comments below. ⬇️ And don’t forget to get your tickets for Throwback Sunday: Jazz Cocktail Sip! 🍸🎶 Link in bio!👀 #westsidewednesday #apamp #njstage @bobmakin #springwoodavehistory #turfclub #newyearnewturf #jazz #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #newyearnewturf #asburyparkhistory #asburypark
This Westside Wednesday, we want to be sure you al This Westside Wednesday, we want to be sure you all know … 📣 Tickets available NOW online through Eventbrite (link in bio) and can also be purchased with cash/check and picked up at the @asburyparklibrary ! Join us for a Garden Party with live music, southern food, cocktails (cash bar) & the Turf Club Story! 🍸✨🎶 Sponsorship opportunities available! (DM us for details) ✨🎶🍹 #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #throwbacksunday #jazzcocktailsip #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #newyearnewturf #livemusic #jazz #southernfood #cocktails #asburypark #fundraiser
It may be Westside Wednesday tonight but June 5th It may be Westside Wednesday tonight but June 5th is gonna be Throwback Sunday … Get ready for AP-AMP’s Jazz Cocktail Sip 🎶🍸 Tickets available May 6. ✨ Sponsorships available NOW ! (DM us for sponsorship form) #westsidewednesday #apamp #newyearnewturf #turfclub #throwbacksunday #jazzcocktailsip #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #jazz #asburyparkhistory #fundraiser #asburypark
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