February 10, 2022Pioneers of Rock ‘n RollThe origins of Rock ‘n Roll music are hard to pin down. Its history is less a clear progression, and more an experience, a movement, a sensation. It’s easier to look at the genre’s influence on today’s music than it…
December 22, 2021How Has Rock ‘n Roll Influenced Music?Rock ‘n Roll is a style of music that originated in the United States in the mid-1950s. It grew out of other genres such as blues, gospel, jazz, and even country, blending them all together to form something new. Some…
October 27, 2021The Importance of MentoringWhen you are younger, it’s incredibly important to have someone in your life that you look up to and respect. This person becomes a positive role model that you emulate and learn from. Even more than a role model, this…
October 13, 2021The Benefits of Music EducationWhen people think of music education, they usually only think of a student learning how to play an instrument. While that is a big part of music education, there are many other aspects, such as learning to read music, studying…
September 9, 2021The Benefits of Joining a BandWhen you first learn to play an instrument, it’s usually on your own or with a teacher. Then, when you get better and more advanced, you will most likely spend more time around other people who play music and realize…
September 7, 2021The Benefits of Playing an InstrumentJust about everyone enjoys music, whether it’s classical, rock and roll, pop, jazz, folk, or one of the many other forms. A lot of people like music so much that they learn how to play an instrument. At first, individuals…
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,…