April 8, 2016Rockit Prepares For Rockestra ConcertEntering 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…
April 8, 2016Meet and Greet with The Fab FauxAcclaimed 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…
April 8, 2016Gift of Music Scholarship Awarded to Anisa AbellaThe 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…
April 8, 2016Two River Times Writes Up RockitAndy 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.”
April 8, 2016Bruce Gallipani: The Man Behind The MusicJournalist Ann Mikolay covers the roots of Rockit and its founder Bruce Gallipani in the Monmouth Journal.
April 8, 2016Rockit Plays For The Valerie FundRockit 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…
April 8, 2016Rehearsal TimeLess 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.
April 8, 2016Doin’ The Monster MashRockit had some fun on a Friday night Halloween rehearsal in preparation for their 1973 Tribute concert featuring Band On The Run by McCartney & Wings. Photos by Bruce Callipani
April 8, 2016Fab Faux Greets RockitA group of Rockit musicians checked in with The Fab Faux during a sound check at the Count Basie Theatre on June 13. Will Lee, Rich Pagano, Frank Agnello, and Jack Petruzzelli spent some time talking shop with the kids.…
April 8, 2016Rockit Opens for Eric BurdonEric Burdon, legendary rock-n-roll vocalist during the British Invasion for The Animals as well as 70s funk group War, performed at The Count Basie Theatre on Wednesday, August 28 to a packed house. Rockit, invited by the Count Basie Theatre,…
