This April, Garden State Live! transforms the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City into a soul sanctuary. This isn’t just another R&B showcase—it’s a celebration of New Jersey’s rich soul heritage, where gospel-trained vocalists, emotionally charged storytellers and harmony-driven heavyweights prove that real R&B is going strong in the Garden State.
120 (aka Village Bridge)
120 embodies South Jersey swagger and street soul sophistication. These R&B heavyweights have earned their stripes on BET’s 106 & Park and alongside legends like Ginuwine, Boyz II Men and the Jackson 5. Their tight harmonies, raw energy and flawless stage finesse deliver performances that hit deep with their authenticity and power.
Show Tyme Brooks and Da Traffic
Show Tyme epitomizes pure soul expression—a triple-threat artist whose journey from Trenton church pews to working with Case, Donell Jones and Kelly Price has forged him into a performer who channels the Soul Gods themselves. Raised on Donny, Stevie, Aretha and James Brown, his performances are masterclasses in authentic emotion, where every note deftly blends tradition with fiery innovation.
Lem Turner
Lem Turner’s alternative R&B’s emotional depth shines in every performance. This New Jersey native’s smooth vocals and intimate storytelling create moments that feel like personal conversations set to contemporary production. Influenced by Michael Jackson, Miguel and The Weeknd, Turner’s performances connect on a visceral level—vulnerable, expressive and absolutely captivating.
Garden State Live! is a monthly music series born from the dynamic partnership between the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City and the North to Shore Festival. Each show transforms ordinary evenings into extraordinary musical journeys and celebrates the best local-grown talent around.