Now that spring is in full bloom, shore folks are dreaming of the breezy lifestyle that awaits this summer, characterized by the sounds of reggae bouncing across Long Beach Boulevard and waves crashing in the distance.

ONE LOVE: Joe Samba, who fuses rock and reggae, will headline this year’s Reggaefest. (Supplied Photo)
The second annual Long Beach Island Reggaefest, presented by Jersey Select Entertainment and Jetty, will kick summer off on Saturday, May 20 at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar in Ship Bottom. Doors will open at noon with the first act going on at 1 p.m., and live music going on all day long.
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