For those who like to wake up with a bit of live music, look no farther than Music at the Mart, a live music showcase that starts bright and early at the Manahawkin Flea Market every Saturday morning throughout the summer.

A small but lively crowd consisting of family, friends and musicians gathered at the gazebo outside the Manahawkin Mart on Saturday, June 29 to support five local artists from 8 a.m. until noon, each playing an hour-long set. Music at the Mart features a rotating lineup of musicians, and anyone is welcome to join.

Warren Petrucci, owner of Manahawkin Mart, started Music at the Mart as a way for local musicians to gain performance…