The last few Memorial Day weekends have been cool and gloomy, but Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven has never disappointed in turning it out for the unofficial start of summer.

There are just a handful of venues bringing in new and different traveling acts weekly. And while we’ve spent the last eight months or so hammering home the point that most of our local bands have original music, there are still only a few places nurturing a movement toward original performances. Bird & Betty’s is among the few making both happen.

To be fair, there’s a reason why most venues tend to favor classic rock and top 40 party bands: Patrons are guaranteed…