April 8, 2016Rockit meets ShontelleMotown recording artist Shontelle appeared at Dance-A-Thon on June 3, an event sponsored by the Count Basie Theatre Junior Board. Proceeds from Dance-A-Thon support the Count Basie Theatre’s booking of concerts and performances for young concert-goers. Rockit provided sponsorship for…
April 8, 2016Rockit Hits High-Level EnergyRockit showed their versatility with covers from Joplin to Michael Jackson in a action-packed show at The Basie! The performance showcased several singers on stage together showing the range of styles they can master.
April 8, 2016Rockit Meets David RosenthalThe Middletown Public Library was the scene for Rockit’s monthly free performance. Keyboardist and producer David Rosenthal was on hand to listen to the music and speak to those in attendance. Rosenthal has been on ten world tours with Billy…
April 8, 2016New Year’s Eve Bash with Southside JohnnyRockit opened the 2010 New Year’s Eve show for Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes at Count Basie Theatre. A full house were mesmerized by Rockit’s 50-minute set!
April 8, 2016Winter Concert a BlastRockit delivered classics by Radiohead, Foo Fighters, The Stones, and a rockin’ version of Stevie Wonder’s “I Wish.”
April 8, 2016Rockit at KaboomFest with Matt O’ReeRockit 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…
April 8, 2016The Rockestra ProjectThe 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…
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…
