It is known as a starting point for many musicians, first and foremost for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes which has been the house-band for much of the mid-seventies, but also for New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa, Jon Bon Jovi, Guido Marzorati, and Massachusetts native actor/musician "Miami" Steve Van Zandt who has been the first guitarist, producer and manager of the Asbury Jukes . It continues to attract top musical artists from across the world.
