Ty Mares and the Metaphorical took listeners on a journey through genres and eras, fusing pop and rock songs with their signature jam style at Harvey Cedars’ Sunset Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Groovy guitar interludes, funky bass lines and catchy original songs ensured an immersive musical experience for everyone, even as raindrops fell.

The persistent gloomy weather was no deterrent to dancers and music lovers, and certainly did not dampen the mood on Wednesday night as a dedicated crowd of both…