Rockit Live Foundation 2018 Gala at Two River Theater honoring founding member of The Rascals and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Eddie Brigati and his wife Susan Brigati.The show’s exciting finale of Good Lovin’ and People Got To Be Free included Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artists, Steven Van Zandt and Ricky … Continued
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WPIX Channel 11 G Thing
Teaching The Next Generation How To Rockit w/ Mr. G Channel 11 WPIX News with Mr G visits our rehersal room at Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank NJ. This will be airing on Channel 11 on Friday May 4, 2018 at 10pm and Sunday May 6, 2018 at 10pm.
Rockit to Benefit from HBO Series and Bloomingdale’s Clothing Line
On July 1, Bloomingdale’s will launch a series of pop-up shops called The Defiant Ones. This clothing series compliments HBO’s new documentary, “The Defiant Ones”. 20% of the proceeds from the line’s “Defiant” sweatshirt will be donated to Rockit Live and the Rock and Roll Forever Foundation. The Defiant Ones collection will be available at 14 … Continued
A Passion-filled Inaugural Gala for Rockit
On September 25, Rockit hosted its inaugural gala at Buona Sera Palazzo in Ocean, NJ. The event honored Maureen and Steven Van Zandt for their involvement with Rockit and music education, and supported the Rockit Live Foundation Scholarship Fund. The sold out event was a huge success, and a testament to the love and passion for … Continued
Rockit Performing A David Bowie Salute
Rockit was proud to take part in A David Bowie Salute, presented at The Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. The band in full glam as they prepare to take the stage and perform Lady Stardust and Space Oddity. Photos by Rockit Live Foundation
Rockit Live Foundation Honored at Spinnaker Awards
The Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber Of Commerce honored the Rockit Live Foundation during Thursday evening’s 2016 Spinnaker Awards ceremony at the Shadowbrook at Shrewsbury. The evening climaxed with a heartfelt performance of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, dedicated to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans, also being honored. Photos by Edward O’Malley
Bandiera’s Hope Concert a Success
Bobby Bandiera’s 8th annual Hope Concert took place on December 23 at the Count Basie Theatre. Rockit is proud to have been invited to perform backing vocals to the stars! On hand were Jon Bon Jovi, Deborah Harry, Gary U.S. Bonds, Graham Maby, and John Cafferty. Thanks to all of the musicians who made tonight … Continued
Photographer Mark Weiss Gives Rockit A Charity Buzz
New Jersey rock-n-roll photographer Mark Weiss is working with Rockit to auction signed prints on Charity Buzz. Fifteen of Mark’s photos are autographed by the likes of David Coverdale, Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Setzer, Tony Iommi, John Cougar, Slash, Steven Van Zandt, and more. The auction begins at Charity Buzz on Tuesday, November 24th. Seventy-five percent … Continued
Rockit Live Foundation Receives Support From Basie Theatre
The Count Basie Theatre’s Rockit musicians show their gratitude and pride as the Count Basie Theatre present a $10,000 donation to the Rockit Live Foundation. This was all made possible through the 2015 Vanguard Awards concert and all who gave of themselves on and off stage. We are extremely grateful to the Count Basie Theatre’s … Continued
This One’s For Jack Benefit a Success
Great night out at the Cutting Room where Rockit joined all-star musicians for a charitable event benefitting the John Augustus Ferry College Fund, named for the young son of actor and firefighter Jack Ferry. This One’s For Jack Benefit with Taylor Raphel, Torie Gulizio, Brittney Accetta, Steven Van Zandt, Maureen Van Zandt, Tommy James, Willie … Continued