Aspiring songwriter Violet Sanford moves from her small hometown to New York City with dreams of making it in the music industry. Initially overwhelmed by the city, she struggles to get her foot in the door and faces rejection at every turn. Violet's financial struggles lead her to take a job as a bartender at a raucous, wild bar known for its rowdy atmosphere and the bold, entertaining antics of its female bartenders who dance on the bar and interact closely with the patrons. Here, Violet is nicknamed "Jersey" and begins to discover her confidence and voice, both behind the bar and in her music.

Meanwhile, Violet forms a romantic connection with Kevin, a supportive and charming young man who believes in her dreams even when she starts doubiting herself. Her father, Bill, who is overprotective but deeply caring, is skeptical of Violet's move and new job. The relationship between Violet and her father strains as she navigates her new life, trying to balance her job at the bar, her aspirations as a songwriter, and her evolving relationship with Kevin. Violet's journey is marked by challenges and self-discovery, as she learns to assert herself in a world that initially seems too big and too harsh for her dreams.