Skip to content

Asbury Park African-American Music Project

Celebrating the stories of Springwood Avenue

  • Home
  • Our Mission
  • The Turf Club
  • People
  • Places
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Explore the Digital Museum
  • Educational Outreach
  • Shop
  • Cart
  • Checkout
  • My account

Explore the Digital Museum

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!

Access our history on your phone, computer, or tablet. Plus, you can contribute YOUR stories and photos to the archive!

Explore the Digital Museum
Contact Us
AP-AMP’s Digital Museum

About AP-AMP

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Au6leagq5Oo&t=81s

Facebook

Facebook

Instagram

asbury_amp

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

AP-AMP Inc.
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
A quick reminder late on this Westside Wednesday a A quick reminder late on this Westside Wednesday about AP-AMP merch ! We have tote bags and a limited # of t-shirts available. Our merch shop will be ready to go soon at asburyamp.org but if you need something ASAP, just DM us and thank you for the support! #westwidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #newyearnewturf #turfclub #asburypark #community
Don't forget to save the date so we'll see you Sun Don't forget to save the date so we'll see you Sunday June 5th at the Black Bird (@131blackbird.ap ) ! 🎶✨ Tickets available soon. Sponsorships available now! — #westsidewednesday #apamp #newyearnewturf #turfclub #springwoodavenue #nj #music #musicvenue #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #asburypark #community #fundraiser
Sharing some more good news this Westside Wednesda Sharing some more good news this Westside Wednesday. We’ve been invited to submit a full application to the National Trust's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund! ✨🎶 We learned that AP-AMP’s Turf Club project is one of only 55 out of 627 submissions invited! 🤩 We’re proud to have come this far but it is a very competitive process so fingers crossed, please. 🤞🏼 As said by @savingplaces, “a response on this scale speaks to the broad interest in the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and to the significant need for investment in preserving African American historic places.” 🎶✨ 📸 credit: @breathlessconni 1. @johnsonvel and friends at Tuesdays at the Turf (July 2021) 2. view into Turf Club from Atkins (July 2021) 3. @johnsonvel and friends / Turf Club mural by Larry Walker in collaboration with @springwoodavenuerising #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #newyearnewturf #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #asburyparkhistory #historicplaces #springwoodavemusic #savingplaces #asburypark
📣 We are beyond excited to announce that AP-AMP 📣 We are beyond excited to announce that AP-AMP has been awarded a grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Telling the Full History Fund! ✨ AP-AMP is one of 80 organizations from across the United States that received grants to interpret and preserve historic places of importance to underrepresented communities. Telling the Full History grants support the core activities of humanities-based organizations as the organizations recover from the pandemic and use historic places as catalysts for a more just and equitable society. Telling the Full History Preservation Fund is a grant program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and made possible through the @NEHgov American Rescue Plan Humanities Grantmaking for Organizations. Katherine Malone-France, National Trust Chief Preservation Officer said, “These 80 projects are driven by many dedicated volunteers, staff, and experts, all seeking to expand how we compose the American narrative. We are grateful for the work that they do on the ground and in their communities to reveal, remember, celebrate and illuminate these stories through these extraordinary places.” ✨🎶 Forum.SavingPlaces.org/tellingthefullhistoryfund #apamp #springwoodavehistory #tellingthefullhistory #turfclub #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #newyearnewturf #humanities #asburyparkhistory #asburypark @savingplaces
Celebrating big time this Westside Wednesday! We c Celebrating big time this Westside Wednesday! We couldn’t be more proud of Kathleen for her dedication to the library and for taking the helm as @asburyparklibrary Director! Kathleen is one of AP-AMP’s founding (and current) board members. For Kathleen, community comes first and we are so grateful for all she does ❤️ Check out the article in the Coaster! ✨🎶✨🎶 #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #asburypark #community #teamwork
Celebrating Westside Wednesday by asking you all t Celebrating Westside Wednesday by asking you all to mark your calendars for our June 5th fundraiser for the Turf Club 🎶✨ Details to follow! Event sponsorships available now! ✨ #westsidewednesday #apamp #newyearnewturf #springwoodavehistory #turfclub #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #livemusic #musicians #asburyparkhistory #fundraiser #asburypark #community
So enjoyed hearing the voices at @asbury_parks_got So enjoyed hearing the voices at @asbury_parks_got_talent first 2022 audition. Honored to rep @asbury_amp & be a judge with this crew @_macrobites last night. Come do your thing at next audition on April 8th! @sheltondiane61 @pamela.major @short_nee @msgentertainer @giuseppemgrillo @jwsouder @blackmattsnaps @theajackson1996 #asburyparksgottalent #springwoodavemusic #apamp #macrobites #community #music #asburypark
Celebrating Westside Wednesday by celebrating a fe Celebrating Westside Wednesday by celebrating a few of the extraordinary women who have shared their stories with AP-AMP ✨🎶 📸 1. Shoredettes, 1965 (courtesy of Frances Bennett) 2. Frances Bennett, 2021 3. Yvonne Clayton, Chris Lowell, Melissa Keeling, 2019 4. Chris Lowell (courtesy of Chris Lowell) 5. Dolores “Dee” Holland (Courtesy of Dee Holland) 6. Yvonne Clayton, Paulette Malunga, Jen Souder, Dee Holland, 2017 7. Jen Souder, Madonna Carter Jackson, Charles Trott, Yvonne Clayton, 2021 8. Karen Lee Schwarz, Dorian Parreott, 2018 9. Sister Isis (courtesy of Sister Isis) #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #womenshistory #springwoodavemusic #musicians #asburyparkhistory #women
AP-AMP is always excited to spread good news… ch AP-AMP is always excited to spread good news… check out @asbury_parks_got_talent events coming up! We can’t wait to hear @kufknotz and @christineeliseharp on April 3 at @ghostharborcreative ! We over at @asbury_parks_got_talent are absolutely honored to work with @ghostharborcreative for one of its final shows at 714 bangs ave! This time we have @kufknotz and @christineeliseharp joining us for some Hip Hop and Harp fun! Join us April 3rd, 3-7! Also, @asbury_parks_got_talent’s first audition is this coming Friday (March 25th) at @macrobitesmarket! If you’d like to audition, send us a email at asburyparkgottalent@gmail.com or meet us there (walk-in auditions welcome).
Celebrating Westside Wednesday with a Turf Club co Celebrating Westside Wednesday with a Turf Club collage! We’re excited about the New Year New Turf Campaign Committee - a crew of volunteers helping us raise $ and get ready for upcoming events! ✨🎶 Stay Tuned and DM us if you’d like to find out more. @renaissance_baby25 ✨ @teenapeavy ✨@wendiglassman ✨ Norman Robertson ✨ John Orth #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #newyearnewturf #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #turfclub #asburyparkhistory #volunteers #fundraising #community #asburypark
Celebrating Westside Wednesday by spreading the wo Celebrating Westside Wednesday by spreading the word about Asbury Park’s Got Talent audition coming up March 25 ! @asbury_parks_got_talent @_macrobites #westsidewednesday #apamp #livemusic #springwoodavemusic #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #asburyparksgottalent #asburypark #community
Celebrating this Westside Wednesday with a thank y Celebrating this Westside Wednesday with a thank you to all those who have shared their beautiful photos with us. Check these out - Inside the Turf - shared by Mr. Gregg Bouie. 📸 1. Todd Wilson (check out the painting) 2. Ben Dinkins 3. Minda Browning #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #musicvenues #newyearnewturf #musicians #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community
Celebrate this Westside Wednesday by checking out Celebrate this Westside Wednesday by checking out AP-AMP's interview with @asburypod (and while you're there, check out all the cool Asbury Pod conversations about all things AP)! @yvonneclayton13 and @jwsouder got to represent AP-AMP & sit down with @amymquinn and @joewalsh456 to talk Springwood Ave. history & music & the New Year, New Turf Campaign. Our episode kicks off with a clip of the one and only Cliff Johnson sharing memories of Springwood Ave. from one of AP-AMP's very first oral history interviews! Thank you @mingchen37 from @ashareduniverse for your behind the scenes assistance! Listen at asburypod.com or iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/asbury-pod/id14682534 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o7ZE3coZvVZMpmLUuYZcY Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/asbury-pod #westsidewednesday #apamp #asburypod #springwoodavehistory #turfclub #newyearnewturf #musicvenues #jazz #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community
Westside Wednesday Tip: Did you know you can selec Westside Wednesday Tip: Did you know you can select the Asbury Park African-American Music Project as your charitable org on Amazon Smile and a portion of your purchase will go to supporting AP-AMP, our efforts to share Springwood Ave. history and the New Year, New Turf Campaign? Here’s how: On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization to receive donations from your future eligible AmazonSmile purchases. 📷 1: AP-AMP team member Charles Trott at the Turf Club; credit: @breathlessconni 📷 2: Tuesday at the Turf; credit: @breathlessconni #westsidewednesday #apamp #newyearnewturf #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #livemusic #musicvenues #asburyparkmusic #asburypark #amazonsmile #support
Celebrating this Westside Wednesday with a big THA Celebrating this Westside Wednesday with a big THANK YOU to First Energy for a generous grant that will help AP-AMP share the stories of Springwood Ave. and move forward the New Year, New Turf Campaign! We so appreciate the support 🎶✨ Thank you to Judy Glover and Frank Luna for making it happen ! ✨🎶 📸 L to R: Yvonne Clayton, Judy Glover, Frank Luna, Jen Souder 📸 credit: @_macksdaddy @_macrobites @macrobitesmarket #westsidewednesday #apamp #firstenergy #newyearnewturf #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #jazz #springwoodavemusic #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community #thankyou @franklunanj @msj_a_g @yvonneclayton13 @jwsouder
So Much BEAUTIFUL Music In ASBURY PARK @whodatli So Much BEAUTIFUL Music In ASBURY PARK @whodatlivecrew @alexandersimoneofficial @mskindra_rose @wonderfulyear_ap @joepommusic @tiki_jim @westarproductions #wawy #apamp #livemusic #asburyparkmusic #asburypark #musiccommunity
So much amazing music at @wonderfulyear_ap ! Thank So much amazing music at @wonderfulyear_ap ! Thank you to all the musicians and the talented crew who made it all happen. The @asbury_amp team appreciates you all and we’re so grateful for the support from the AP music community ✨🎶 #apamp #wawy #wonderbar #livemusic #asburyparkmusic #asburypark #community
Thank you to all the musicians and music-lovers su Thank you to all the musicians and music-lovers supporting @asbury_amp and @asburyparkdinnertable through @wonderfulyear_ap ! More music on the way ✨🎶 @westarproductions @asburyaudio @lastwavebrewing @titosvodka @thewonderbarofficial @dspinksmusic @big_mans_brew @blackmattsnaps #apamp #wonderbar #livemusic #asburyparkmusic #asburypark #musicians #music
Let’s celebrate Westside Wednesday by announcing Let’s celebrate Westside Wednesday by announcing AP-AMP’s new Turf Club booklet! Hot off the press 🔥, it will be available at local spots and upon request. Made possible in part by the Monmouth County Historical Commission through funding from the NJ Historical Commission. @newjerseyhistory 📸 1. TC booklet cover 2. TC booklet credits #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #musicvenues #livemusic #asburyparkhistory #jazzhistory #monmouthcountyhistory #asburypark #community
Celebrating Westside Wednesday with a reminder … Celebrating Westside Wednesday with a reminder … @asbury_amp and @asburyparkdinnertable are the lucky community beneficiaries of What a Wonderful Year - two nights (Feb 4 & 5) featuring 20 acts, celebrating the Asbury Park live music community! Check out @wonderfulyear_ap for ticket info, event details and C-19 rules. See you @thewonderbarofficial ! #westsidewednesday #apamp #APAfterParty #WAWY2021 #springwoodavehistory #livemusic #springwoodavemusic #blackhistory #asburyparkmusic #asburypark #musicians #community
Celebrating this Westside Wednesday by saying than Celebrating this Westside Wednesday by saying thank you to all who reached out after our big Turf Club announcement 🎶✨ We are so excited about what’s coming that we had to look back and enjoy the beautiful photography of @breathlessconni who helped us document last summer’s Tuesdays at the Turf! 📸 #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #jazz #musicians #photography #springwoodavemusic #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #asburyparkhistory #asburypark #community
We celebrate this Westside Wednesday with a big a We celebrate this Westside Wednesday with a big announcement! 📣 🎉 This week, the Asbury Park African-American Music Project Team officially closed on the purchase of the Turf Club!!! We can already hear the music 🎶 and we are incredibly excited! Many of YOU helped get us to this milestone (thank you)! The fun is just beginning and we look forward to all of you being part of AP-AMP's New Year, New Turf Campaign! ✨🎶 #westsidewednesday #apamp #turfclub #musicvenue #newyearnewturf #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #asburyparkhistory #musichistory #asburypark #community
AP-AMP facilitates intergenerational sharing about AP-AMP facilitates intergenerational sharing about Springwood Ave. This Westside Wednesday, we are excited about lots of new social media followers joining our community over the past few weeks! We want to be sure you check out asburyamp.org to find out more about what we do! 🎶✨ 📸 1. Asbury Park teens (1952), courtesy of Rev. David Parreott 2 - 4. Students from Asbury Park School District visiting the @asburyparklibrary to learn about Springwood Ave. history (2019); courtesy of @kayymel #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #asburyparkhistory #intergenerationallearning #asburypark
We are grateful that Mr. David Peace took the time We are grateful that Mr. David Peace took the time to share his stories (and his pics!) with AP-AMP last month. More to come … ✨🎶 📸 “Charles and Dave” pictured back in the day (1) and at the Turf Club (2), courtesy of David Peace #westsidewednesday #apamp #springwoodavehistory #blackhistory #springwoodavemusic #charlesanddave #turfclub #asburyparkhistory #asburypark
Unity Gala = great (healthy) food. great music. wo Unity Gala = great (healthy) food. great music. words of wisdom. community. Congrats @_macrobites ! @fuscarino @whodatlivecrew @seedatthetable @131blackbird.ap @_daddydlew @_on_the_fritz @_macksdaddy
Load More... Follow on Instagram
  • Home
  • Our Mission
  • The Turf Club
  • People
  • Places
  • Videos
  • Articles
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • Explore the Digital Museum
  • Educational Outreach
  • Shop
  • Cart
  • Checkout
  • My account
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: sela by WordPress.com.