Rockit delivered classics by Radiohead, Foo Fighters, The Stones, and a rockin’ version of Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish.”
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Rockit at KaboomFest with Matt O’Ree
Rockit played at the KaBoom Rock The River Concert in Marine Park, Red Bank on July 3. Special thanks to guest guitarist Matt O’Ree! KaboomFest is an annual two-day event with a roster of up-and-coming bands and a finale of fireworks on the Navesink
The Rockestra Project
The Rockestra Project (Rockit + New Jersey State Youth Orchestra, conducted by Roy Gussman) delivered two stunning sets of symphonic rock at the Count Basie Basie Theatre. Featured were crowd pleasers Fire On High, Love Reign O’re Me, How Many More Times, White Room, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, and Sad But True.
Rockit Prepares For Rockestra Concert
Entering their first collaboration with a classical orchestra, Rockit founder Bruce Gallipani has teamed with Roy Gussman of the New Jersey State Youth Orchestra to present an event aptly-named Rockestra. The concert was first announced at a press gathering at The Count Basie’s Carlton Lounge.
Meet and Greet with The Fab Faux
Acclaimed Beatles Tribute Band, The Fab Faux, welcomed Rockit during soundcheck before their sold-out show at The Count Basie Theatre on June 27. Young Guitarist Connor Pasch introduced The Fab Faux for their second set! Bassist Will Lee poses with Rockit at The Basie Theatre
Gift of Music Scholarship Awarded to Anisa Abella
The Count Basie Theatre Foundation is pleased to announce that the Nick Carter Gift of Music Scholarship has been awarded to Anisa Abella. Currently a Red Bank Middle School student, the scholarship gives Miss Abella the opportunity to be a part of the Rockit spring program. A bass player, she auditioned for the program and … Continued
Two River Times Writes Up Rockit
Andy McDonough writes about Rockit opening for The Marshall Tucker Band on March 21st at The Count Basie Theatre. The band also invited Rockit guitarist Nick Piescor on stage during their encore for a performance of “Can’t You See.”
Bruce Gallipani: The Man Behind The Music
Journalist Ann Mikolay covers the roots of Rockit and its founder Bruce Gallipani in the Monmouth Journal.
Rockit Plays For The Valerie Fund
Rockit raised funds for charity when they presented a check to The Valerie Fund, The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ. The Valerie Fund’s mission is to provide support for the comprehensive health care of children with cancer and blood disorders.
Rehearsal Time
Less than a week till we revisit 1973 with Band On The Run and other classic tunes. The kids have been working hard and having fun.