What is the Big Gig?
The BIG GIG is a live performance event that takes place at the end of every semester. After months of rehearsal, students from our Get Started, Core, and Adult Night Sessions jam out some of their favorite tunes on stage.
THE NEXT BIG GIG:
6/13 TO 6/15
*AND* 6/21 TO 6/22
AT THE ARTHUR PRYOR BANDSHELL
on the asbury PARK boardwalk
F.A.Q.
WHERE & WHEN IS THE NEXT GIG?
The next Gig will be June 13th, June 14th, June 15th, June 21st and June 22nd at the Arthur Pryor Bandshell in Asbury Park!
*This venue is outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, we will move to an indoor venue (TBD) *
DO I NEED TICKETS?
No, tickets are not required for this event.
WHEN SHOULD I SHOW UP?
Please arrive 45 minutes before your set time.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I ARRIVE?
Check in with our staff at the sign-in table and grab your Performer Pass.
WILL THIS BE LIVE-STREAMED?
The show may be recorded and uploaded to our Youtube. They may or may not be live-streamed.
THE OFFICIAL june 2025 big gig SCHEDULE
Mark your calendar with your performance date and time!
friday 6/13
at the Arthur pryor bandshell
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
4:30 PM Celestia’s Vengeance Chase E. Friday Core
5:05 PM Room C Anthony O. Sunday Core
6:00 PM Doors 2 Babylon Bryan H. Thursday Night Session
6:37 PM Bass Heavy Bryan H. Wednesday Night Session
7:14 PM Resurgents Mike B. Wednesday Night Session
7:51 PM Off the Page Rich L. Tuesday Night Session
8:28 PM Dropouts Tim E. Wednesday Night Session
SATURDAY 6/14
at the Arthur pryor bandshell
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
9:25 AM Friday Vibes Bryan H. Tuesday Core
10:00 AM Saturday Get Started Jrs with Mike Baglio
10:20 AM Dropout Jrs Jack S. Friday Get Started
10:45 AM Only Choice Kelli B. Wednesday Core
11:20 AM PB & Jammers Aiden V. Thursday Core
11:55 AM Cosmic Kittens Jack S. Saturday Core
12:30 PM Space Crocs Bryan H. Saturday Core
1:10 PM Songwriting Core Rob T. Friday Core
1:45 PM Static-Tone Mike Baglio Saturday Core
2:20 PM Etc Kristen W. Saturday Core
2:55 PM Elevator Chase E. Friday Core
3:30 PM Mannequin Arm Rob T. Tuesday Core
4:05 PM October Man Winston R. Wednesday Core
4:40 PM .blank Lou S. Saturday Core
6:14 PM American Slang Rob T. Wednesday Core
6:51 PM Hidden Agenda Winston R. Wednesday Night Session
7:28 PM Ship of Fools Mike Bustamante Wednesday Night Session
8:05 PM Spare Capo Ryan G. Tuesday Night Session
8:42 PM Tornado Watch Paul D. Monday Night Session
9:19 PM Something From Nothing Rich L. Wednesday Night Session
SUNDAY 6/15
at the Arthur pryor bandshell
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
11:00 AM Drums on Fire Kelli B. Tuesday Get Started
11:20 AM Wut the Dawg Doin John N. & Matt R. Thursday Get Started
11:40 AM Crazy Gang John N. Tuesday Get Started
12:00 PM Red Bank Rockers Aiden V. Tuesday Get Started
12:25 PM Kings and Queens Richie N. Tuesday Core
1:00 PM Executioners Louie S. Friday Core
1:35 PM Cannibalistic Chicken John N. Wednesday Core
2:10 PM Krazyer Rich L. Monday Core
2:50 PM Mascara Jack S. Sunday Core
3:25 PM Systematic Takedown Jack S. Saturday Core
4:00 PM Sick Backflip Aiden V. Thursday Core
4:35 PM The Pulse Winston R. Wednesday Core
5:30 PM Ukulele Social Club Joe R. Monday Night Session
6:07 PM Jack's Problem Jack S. Thursday Night Session
6:44 PM The Shingles Rob T. Monday Night Session
7:21 PM Supermoon Rob T. Wednesday Night Session
7:58 PM White Lights Tim E. Thursday Night Session
8:35 PM Zone 331 Kristen W. Sunday Night Session
SATURDAY 6/21
at the Arthur pryor bandshell
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
10:30 AM Saturday Cadets with Kristen W. & Ryan G.
10:50 AM Wednesday Cadets with Kelli B.
11:10 AM Thursday Get Started Jrs with Syd H.
11:35 AM Electric Diamond Mike Baglio Wednesday Core
12:10 PM Savage Kids Mike Baglio Wednesday Core
12:45 PM Cheeto Fingers Cooper B. Monday Core
1:20 PM The Roommates Mike Bustamante Friday Core
1:55 PM Bizkit Boizzz Mike Bustamante Monday Core
2:30 PM Low Tide Mike Bustamante Tuesday Core
3:15 PM FBIs Most Wanted Jack S. Saturday Core
3:50 PM String Theory Leah W. Wednesday Core
4:25 PM Broken Surface Cooper B. Monday Core
6:22 PM Lost at C Richie N. Tuesday Night Session
6:59 PM The Shower Band Mike Bustamante Tuesday Night Session
7:36 PM The Wednesdays Paul D. Wednesday Night Session
8:13 PM Red Vinyl John C. Saturday Night Session
8:50 PM Lady Apocalypse John C. Thursday Night Session
SUNDAY 6/22
at the Arthur pryor bandshell
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
11:00 AM Saturday 9:30 Get Started Jrs with Mary J.
11:20 AM Saturday 11:00 Get Started Jrs with Mary J.
11:45 AM The Floating Floor Toms Kristen W. Monday Get Started
12:05 PM We Are Ryan G. Saturday Get Started
12:25 PM Funny Valentine Des S. Tuesday Core
1:05 PM [insert band name here] Bryan H. Thursday Core
1:40 PM Take 2 Matt R. Thursday Core
2:15 PM Sharks that Bark Sam B. Wednesday Core
2:50 PM Hysteria Kristen W. Sunday Core
4:00 PM Given Jarrod S. Sunday Core
4:55 PM A Shore Thing Kristen W. Wednesday Night Session
5:32 PM Former Strangers Allyson M. Tuesday Night Session
6:09 PM Sacre Blues Band Mike Bustamante Thursday Night Session
6:46 PM Eclectics Rich L. Thursday Night Session
7:23 PM East of Main Rich L. Monday Night Session
8:00 PM Sam B. Thursday Night Session
Performer checklist
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DRUMMERS
Warm up off-stage (in the green room) on a quiet drum pad, have drumsticks/stick bag in hand (2 pairs of sticks recommended in case you drop one), earplugs, percussion, and anything else you need ready to go. Look at the drummer’s set up before you and make a mental note of what setup changes need to be made (seat height, cymbal heights/angles, snare height, toms). Make your own checklist.
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BASSISTS
Warm up off-stage, tune your bass off-stage in advance no more than 5 minutes before, have your guitar, strap, pedalboard, picks, earplugs, and anything else you need ready to go. Make your own checklist.
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GUITARISTS
Warm up off-stage, tune your guitar off-stage in advance no more than 5 minutes before, have your guitar, strap, pedalboard, capos, picks, earplugs, and anything else you need ready to go. Make your own checklist.
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PIANISTS
Lakehouse keyboard is provided, ear plugs, etc. If you wish to bring your own, let your teacher know. If so, remember to bring your keyboard, power adapter, and any cables required for your keyboard. Make your own checklist.
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VOCALISTS
Warm up your voice off-stage, have a bottle of water for the stage, earplugs, etc.
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Each Big Gig, our standout LhMA bands and performers are recognized for their memorable performances, celebrating the artists who bring exceptional energy and skill to the stage!
