The Big Gig
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.
F.A.Q.
WHERE & WHEN IS THE NEXT GIG?
The next Gig will be February 2, 3, 4, 9, & 10 at The Asbury Lanes!
DO I NEED TICKETS?
Tickets are NOT required for attendees of the February 2024 Big Gig.
WHEN SHOULD I SHOW UP?
Please arrive 45 minutes before your session.
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.
*Asbury Lanes*
Friday February 2nd
Session I:
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
6:10 PM Lou S. Friday Core - Shouting Match
6:45 PM Kevin S. Thursday Core - Take 2
7:25 PM Jeanne R. and Tom C. Monday Core - The Discounts
8:00 PM Ian P. 4 PM Friday Core - Doug & The No Names
8:35 PM Tim E. Thursday Night Sessions - White Lights
9:10 PM Tim E. Wednesday Night Sessions - The Dropouts
9:50 PM John C. Friday Night Sessions - The Malnourished Cucumber
10:25 PM Rob T. Monday Night Sessions - Problem Child
the official schedule
Mark your calendar with your performance date and time!
*Asbury Lanes*
Saturday February 3rd
Session I:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
9:20 AM Kevin S. and Ian P. Wednesday Get Started - Electric Diamond
10:00 AM Cooper B. Monday Get Started - Cheeto Fingers
10:20 AM Kristen W. and Tim E. Monday Get Started - Asbury Lames
Session II:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
10:45 AM Jack S. Sunday Core - Exhalers
11:20 AM Kate O. Saturday Core - Daughters of Momus
11:55 AM Ian P. Saturday Core - Intersecting Lanes
12:30 PM Ian P. Tuesday Core - Bill Nye's Failed Science Experiment
1:05 PM Kristen W. Saturday Core - Cosmic Rush
1:40 PM Cooper B. Saturday Core - Bluff
Session III:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
2:20 PM Kate O. Saturday Core - Cassette Daydreams
2:55 PM Winston R. Tuesday Core - The Fallen Dreamers
3:30 PM John C. Saturday Core - Sleepless Summer
4:05 PM Cooper B. 3pm Saturday Core - Slam!
4:40 PM Richie N. Tuesday Core - Know Where
Session IV:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
5:20 PM Rob T. Tuesday Core - Mannequin Arm
5:55 PM Evan R. Wednesday Night Sessions - The Wesley Project
6:30 PM Paul D. Monday Night Sessions - Tornado Watch
7:05 PM Rob T. Thursday Night Sessions - Good Chemistry
7:45 PM Cooper B. Thursday Night Sessions - Duck Pond
8:55 PM Cooper B. Monday Night Sessions - Second Echo
*Asbury Lanes*
Sunday February 4TH
Session I:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
9:20 AM Ian P. Saturday Get Started - Dropout Jr.’s
9:40 AM Tim E. and Jeanne R. Thursday Get Started - Musical Chickadees
10:00 AM Kevin S. and John N. Thursday Get Started - Wut The Dawg Doin?!
10:25 AM Orshin W. and Diego P. Thursday Get Started - Sweet Teeth
Session II:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
10:45 AM Jack S. 6 PM Thursday Core - Solstice
11:20 AM Paul D. Monday Core - Common Occurrence
11:55 AM Kristen W. Wednesday Core - TMX
12:30 PM Lou S. Wednesday Core - Death of Alice
1:05 PM Cooper B. Wednesday Core - Krazyer
Session III:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
1:45 PM Jarrod S. Sunday Core - Given
2:20 PM Kristen W. Sunday Core - The Knuckleheads
2:55 PM Pete F. Saturday Core - Macho Men
3:35 PM Ian P. 6 PM Friday Core - Elevator
4:10 PM Kristen W. Wednesday Night Sessions - One Man Band
Session IV:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
4:45 PM Ian P. Tuesday Night Sessions - Spare Capo
5:20 PM Kristen W. Sunday Night Sessions - Zone 331
5:55 PM Paul D. Wednesday Night Sessions - The Wednesdays
6:30 PM Rob T. Wednesday Night Sessions - Supermoon
7:05 PM Joe R. Monday Night Session - Uke Social Group
7:40 PM Cooper B. Thursday Night Sessions - Knight Session
*Asbury Lanes*
Friday February 9th
Session I:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
5:35 PM Lou S. Friday Core - The Executioners
6:10 PM Tim E. Thursday Core - Sick Backflip
6:45 PM Alex S. Thursday Core - Wavez
7:20 PM Tim E. Saturday Core - The Space Crocs
Session II:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
8:00 PM Paul H. Wednesday Night Sessions - 3 Non Johns
8:35 PM Paul H. Tuesday Night Sessions - Get Lit
9:10 PM Rich L. Monday Night Sessions - Off The Page
9:45 PM Evan R. Thursday Night Sessions - The Eclectics
10:20 PM Rich L. Wednesday Night Sessions - Something from Nothing
*Asbury Lanes*
Saturday February 10TH
Session I:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
10:40 AM Ryan G. and Eli M. Saturday Get Started - History Kids
11:00 AM Tim E. and Diego P. Tuesday Get Started - Rock N Rollers
11:25 AM Richie N. Tuesday Get Started - Kings and Queens
12:00 PM Winston R. Tuesday Core - October Man
12:35 PM Rich L. Thursday Core - Grandmother Reject
1:10 PM Ian P. and Eli M. Monday Core - Fire Cats
Session II:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
1:50 PM Des S. Tuesday Core - Rough Edges
2:25 PM Rob T. Wednesday Core - American Slang
3:00 PM Des S. Wednesday Core - NVUS
3:35 PM Rich L. Thursday Night Sessions - Designated Blue Rays
Session III:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
4:15 PM Joe K. Monday Night Sessions - East Of Main
4:50 PM Des S. Tuesday Night Sessions - Boyer & The Blondes
5:25 PM Ian P. Monday Night Sessions - Exit 102
6:00 PM Winston R. Tuesday Night Sessions - Neon Groove
Session IV:
*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*
6:40 PM Richie N. Tuesday Night Sessions - Lost at C
7:15 PM John C. 12:45pm Saturday Night Sessions - The Houseguests
7:50 PM Cooper B. Wednesday Night Sessions - Tone Deaf Preachers
8:25 PM John C. Monday Core - GUNK
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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