Congratulations to Samantha and Lucas, two 15-year old musicians enrolled in the Rockit Live Foundation’s Academy at Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ. These young musicians each received an electric guitar courtesy of the Guitar Center Foundation and Mitchell Guitars, presented by Janie Hendrix at the recent Experience Hendrix Tour performance on April … Continued
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ROCKIT VOCALIST, CAMILLE DE LA CRUZ JOINS SCHOOL OF ROCK, THE MUSICAL
Camille De La Cruz joined Rockit Academy in 2017 and has been a rising star ever since. Leading the stage with amazing renditions of classics like “Eye of the Tiger” and Pat Benatar’s “Promises in the Dark”, as well as performing the memorable Over the Rainbow with Les Paul Trio’s Lou Pallo. Camille is currently … Continued
Rockit Live Foundation 2018 Gala
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.
Lou Pallo & Rockit Live Foundation Celebrate the Legacy of Les Paul
The Rockit Live Foundation announced its collaboration with the Les Paul Foundation through a grant awarded to educate their students
WPIX Channel 11 G Thing
Teaching The Next Generation How To Rockit w/ Mr. GChannel 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
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