Long Beach Island was bumping last Friday night, as evidenced at daddy O’s rooftop patio, brimming with a happy crowd, all engaged in festivity. It was difficult not to be in a good mood, being served by some of the most upbeat bartenders this side of the Mississippi.

Plenty of folks gathered around the inside bar, which really turned on when Tim Connor, known to the stage as The Fourth Son, waltzed in, seemingly straight off the beach, with a kick drum, acoustic guitar and foot tambourine.