John's passion for his work and his subjects are so evident in his work. It's always great to see John and his camera at a gig. Not only is he a good friend and a true gentleman, but when John is on the job I know that night will be captured on film the way it should be. He's one of the best at capturing rock and roll in all its sweat-stained glory.

Joe Grushecky
Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers

John Cavanaugh is a photographic artist in his own rite.  John gets the photo that most people miss and the quality of his work is outstanding.

Boccigalupe
Boccigalupe and the Bad Boys

There's a rich musical history at the Jersey Shore, both past and present. Fortunately, John Cavanaugh is always there to preserve these moments for everyone to remember. He has a great ability to capture the energy and emotion of the performers and make the audience feel like they are right there on stage. I know when John is shooting a show, his up-close-and-personal style will tell the whole story.

Rob Dye

Terrific site showing a history of great live shots of both established and upcoming Jersey musicians!

Keep 'em coming!

Bob Burger

Being an artist is the ability to express and communicate the vision you have of your world. John's world is the Jersey shore, and the sounds that it encompasses. Tell a friend what rock and roll really is and you might play him some music that can move and stir emotions. To see it, you will show him these photos. John Cavanaugh captures the spirit of rock and roll like few artists can. Thank you John for your work and your friendship.

Bill Toms
Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers

Great photos. Great site. John Cavanaugh does a yeoman's job at capturing the music, the magic and the history of the Jersey music scene.

Years from now when we are all long gone, what will remain will be the recorded music and John's wonderful photos. Thanks John.

Willie Nile

I've been performing down the Jersey Shore for over 25 years and have accumulated over hundreds of photos of myself and my bands. But my greatest action shots have been caught by the one and only John Cavanaugh. He captures the intensity of the moment with pure passion that only "a real artist" can deliver. Keep on clickin'!

Jobonanno
Jobonanno and the Godsons of Soul

I have worked with John many times since the mid- '90s and have always been impressed with his work. Like many of the great photographers, John is able to catch the moment and capture the performance without ever distracting from the show or the performer. This may sound simple but this is an art unto itself. Many times John has sent me photos and I never even remember him taking the shots! John has established himself as the premier Jersey Shore rock photographer.

Joe D'Urso - November 25, 2004

There's something special about the Jersey rock scene that John always captures in his photographs: the energy, the exuberance, the beating heart behind anyone who has ever mounted the stage to join onlookers, fans and revelers who come together on hallowed grounds to celebrate just being here. I've enjoyed John's photographs of some of my favorite Jersey rockers for years. It's always a treat to see John's face and lens out there in the audience, and an honor to be among those moments he captures and eternalizes. Thanks, John.

Jennifer Glass

I always thought the Asbury Park, NJ music scene has one of the richest heritages in the country. I always brag about it, and now it's nice to see that you can go online and not only see that, but appreciate the great photography of a true artist like John Cavanaugh.

Joffo Simmons
Drummer, Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you have done over the past few years to capture myself, my band and my missions. Thru your lens you have made me immortal.

Jody Joseph
Jody Joseph and the Average Joe's