Live Music by Martin & Kelly and CJ Solar
Martin & Kelly Perform Live with CJ Solar at Harbor View Hotel
Join us on Friday, December 12th, for a festive evening at the Harbor View Hotel, featuring live music by country stars Jill & Ryan of Martin and Kelly, performing alongside CJ Solar. Move to the beat of their signature hits blended with heartwarming holiday classics as they fill the night with music. Celebrate the magic of the season with an unforgettable night of music, dining, and holiday cheer.
Seating is limited to hotel and restaurant guests. Join us at Bettini Restaurant and Bar for dinner, bar bites, and festive seasonal cocktails.
Location: Harbor View Hotel & Bettini Restaurant
Date: Friday, December 12th
Time:
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in the hotel lobby
- Break for the Lighting of the Lighthouse, visible from the hotel veranda.
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM in the hotel lobby
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM at Bettini Restaurant
About Martin and Kelly:
Martin and Kelly have become New England’s country music success story, captivating audiences with their compelling songwriting, dynamic harmonies, and authentic country pickin’. After years of entertaining crowds throughout the Northeast, the duo has taken their sound nationwide, writing in Nashville and performing on major stages across the country, including Colorado’s famed Grizzly Rose. Their ability to blend traditional country roots with a contemporary, feel-good edge has made them fan favorites wherever they go.
Their resume includes some of the region’s most beloved traditions, from headlining the Boston 4th of July Fireworks to performing at the city’s cherished Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. They’ve also shared the stage with country legends and chart-toppers such as Willie Nelson, Randy Travis, Little Big Town, Bonnie Raitt, Brothers Osborne, Dwight Yoakam, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lonestar, The Bacon Brothers, Phil Vassar, and many more.
This year’s Christmas in Edgartown performance is especially meaningful, as Jilly Martin’s family now calls the Vineyard home year-round. After a whirlwind touring schedule, Jilly & Ryan are thrilled to celebrate the holidays surrounded by family, friends, and the community they love.
Join us for a festive evening of music, warmth, and holiday cheer with two of New England’s brightest stars.
About CJ Solar
CJ Solar has spent the past decade shaping the sound of modern country music, writing hits for some of the genre’s biggest stars—including Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, and more. With deep Southern roots, rock-driven musicianship, and a storyteller’s heart, CJ has a natural gift for crafting songs that feel instantly relatable.
In addition to his songwriting success, CJ has been releasing his own music and touring nationwide for over ten years. His upcoming 2025 project captures the dynamic, high-energy spirit of his live performances, giving fans the full experience of the sound he’s honed on the road.
You may also recognize CJ and his music from the MV Songwriters Festival, which showcases Nashville’s finest writers and artists. He’s a festival favorite and a trusted partner behind the scenes—helping recruit top hitmakers from Nashville each year. While the lineup typically features new Hit Writers & Rising Stars annually, CJ is one of the few artists invited back, having performed three times thanks to his talent, connection, and crowd appeal.
CJ’s talent has earned him major industry recognition: he’s been named one of Rolling Stone’s “New Artists You Need to Know,” nominated for ASCAP’s Artist-Writer of the Year, and awarded Music Row’s Independent Artist of the Year. With momentum building and new music on the way, this is the year the wider world will understand why CJ Solar continues to stand out as one of country music’s most compelling rising artists.
