For the third straight year, Rockit has taken the stage at the Stone Pony for the Light Of Day Winter Festival which benefits Parkinson’s Disease. New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen made a special appearance. All the musicians give their time to raise funds for research to benefit those with Parkinson’s, ALS and PSP disease. This … Continued
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Rockit & Kick Cancer Overboard Team Up for Donation
Rockit had the honor of presenting a gift cruise to Jake Honig from Howell, New Jersey, who recently had treatment for pediatric cancer. Jake and his parents will sail to Bermuda this winter. The effort was organized by Tom Friedli of Kick Cancer Overboard. Rockit supplied the live music for the annual holiday party, this … Continued
The Journal Recaps Van Zandt Award
Journal writer Laura Kolnoski recounts the Vanguard Award fundraiser at the Count Basie Theatre with Steven and Maureen Van Zandt.
With A Little Steven Help From My Friends
For three hours, on a Friday night, the rock-n-roll capital of the world was Red Bank, New Jersey. A well-stocked audience of fans and patrons alike were treated to a late-sixties retrospect of Age of Aquarian sounds plus a set dedicated to the spirit of Woodstock. Rockit performed renditions of classic songs: “House Of The … Continued
Steven and Maureen Van Zandt In The House
Steven Van Zandt and His Wife, Maureen Van Zandt, Were Our Special Guests in 2016 Steven Van Zandt is perhaps best known for being a member of Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street Band. However, he came into his own and together with his wife, Maureen Van Zandt, he joined us for our throwback to Woodstock in 2016. … Continued
Count Basie Theatre Announces Vanguard Awards
A concert featuring Rockit performing Woodstock & The Age Of Aquarius on Friday, August 22 will benefit the Count Basie Theatre’s Outreach Programs. It will be the inaugural Vanguard Awards which recognizes individuals for their outstanding contribution to arts education in Monmouth County. The Theatre will be honoring four individuals and their organizations for their commitments to the … Continued
Rockit Debuts at Snug Harbor on Staten Island
To usher in the annual SprinklerFest at Snug Harbor Cultural Center, Rockit performed at the venerable Staten Island location, marking the debut of the program in New York. The 45-minute set featured vocalists Allison LaRochelle and Christine Meisenhelter on summer classics from Steppenwolf, Heart, Led Zeppelin, and more. Photos by Glen DiCrocco
Rehearsing The Zep
Prior to Rockit’s performance of Led Zeppelin I at the Count Basie Theatre on Sunday, June 22, Asbury Park Press reporter Tom Spader spent some time photographing the young musicians at work. All images by Tom Spader/Asbury Park Press
Rockit Summer Camps 2014
Registration is open for Rockit Summer Camps. This year we will continue with our popular Rockit Live weeklong session. In addition to this, we have also included a dedicated weeklong Rockit Studio Recording Camp. You can register here at the Count Basie Theatre website. ROCKIT AT THE BASIE SUMMER BAND CAMP July 7-11, August 4-8 … Continued
Jacquie Lee Set For The Voice Finale
Chris Jordan of the Asbury Park Press interviews Rockit Director Bruce Gallipani and the Count Basie Theatre’s Director of Education Yvonne Scudiery as Jacquie Lee prepares for the finale of NBC’s The Voice. The APP notes how the Colts Neck teen’s time in the Rockit music program helped launch her music talents. Check out the … Continued