After playing on the Island for years, Chris Fritz has established both a recognizable sound and a dedicated following Now, the self-proclaimed “music junkie” is switching it up with a new band and a slightly different – but still quintessentially Fritz – sound.

The Chris Fritz Band took over Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven on the night of Friday, July 18 with a summery set chock full of classic rock, ’70s jams and modern country hits.