(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents New York Blues Hall of Fame artist Regina Bonelli at the Women's Club of Red Bank on Friday, October 24, 2025 as part of their Reckless Steamy Nights series.
On the last Friday of every month, Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation hosts Reckless Steamy Nights, a live jazz and blues concerts series at the Women's Club of Red Bank in the Reckless estate; an historic house built in 1870. The intimate concerts have become a favorite of live music fans.
October's performer, NY Blues Hall of Fame Artist Regina Bonelli is a tour de force singer, songwriter and keyboard player who has also performed at the JSJB Foundation's at annual summer festival. Her album releases have topped national and international blues charts, received worldwide airplay and garnered glowing reviews. Her original songs and are a passionate blend of blues, rock and soul drawn from her personal experiences and the world we live in. Regina's live performances also include outstanding songs from her influences Irma Thomas, Ann Peebles and The Allman Brothers, just to name a few.
In 2015 Regina released her stunning debut album Open Up The Door. She composed both the music and lyrics for nine of the ten songs. The album prompted the readers of Blues-E-News to vote Regina number 8 of the top 25 women in blues music and Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine dubbed her the “Queen of New York City Blues.”
Her second and third albums Love Letter and Truth Hurts (True Groove Records) both racked up multiple blues chart positions including over 40 consecutive weeks on the Roots Music Report Charts for Truth Hurts, for which she also added Producer to her arsenal. Press accolades and worldwide airplay poured in.
During her career Regina has recorded with Michael “Kidd Funkadelic” Hampton of Parliament Funkadelic, the True Groove All Stars and renowned blues artist Michael Hill. Her performances at venues and festivals nationwide have seen her perform with her own band as well as share the stage with major artists including Los Lobos, The Temptations, Blues Traveler, Bobby Rush, Martha Reeves, Ronnie Earl, James Montgomery, Popa Chubby, Johnny Maestro, Kenny Neal, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Southside Johnny and many others.
On October 24th Regina's excellent band includes her daughter Janee Brice on background vocals, bassist Moby Medina, drummer Jason Reddish, guitarist Wayne Livingston and Regina on keyboard and lead vocals.
All $20 admissions are paid at the door and go toward student music scholarships supported by the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation. The Women's Club of Red Bank is located at 164 Broad Street, Red Bank, New Jersey. For more information on the show, click here.
The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit organization open to anyone interested in supporting Jazz and Blues! The foundation has a mission to “Preserve, promote, and perpetuate jazz, blues, and other indigenous music forms here in New Jersey“.
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