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.

THE NEXT BIG GIG:

September 28 & 29
SALTY’S BEACH BAR
IN Lake Como

F.A.Q.

WHERE & WHEN IS THE NEXT GIG?

The next Gig will be September 28 & 29 at Salty’s Beach Bar in Belmar!

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 schedule

Mark your calendar with your performance date and time!

SAT. SEPTEMBER 28

*SALTY’S BEACH BAR*
THE BIG STAGE

* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *

11:15 AM -Mr. Dude and the Jrs. Ian P / Mary J Get Started Juniors Saturday

11:35 AM -Crazy Gang Tim E Get Started Tuesday

11:55 AM -Loaf of Bread Tim E Get Started Monday

12:20 PM -The Kings & Queens Richie N Core Tuesday

12:55 PM -Solstice Jack S Core Thursday

1:30 PM -Bluff Cooper B Core Thursday

2:10 PM -Fallen Dreamers Allyson M Core Tuesday

2:45 PM -Given Jarrod S Core Sunday

3:20 PM -Broken Surface Cooper B Core Monday

3:55 PM -Krazyer Rich L Core Thursday

4:35 PM -Malnourished Cucumber John C Night Session Friday

5:10 PM -Red Vinyl John C Night Session Saturday

5:45 PM -Spare Capo Ryan G Night Session Tuesday

6:25 PM -Good Chemistry Rob T Night Session Tuesday

7:00 PM -Lost at C Richie N Night Session Tuesday

7:35 PM -Hidden Agenda Winston R Night Session Wednesday

SAT. SEPTEMBER 28

*SALTY’S BEACH BAR*
THE BAR STAGE

*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*

11:20 AM -The Only Choice Allyson M Get Started Wednesday

11:40 AM  -Wut the Dawg Doin John N / Matt R Get Started Wednesday

12:00 PM -Saw Teeth Cooper B / Allyson M Get Started Thursday

12:20 PM -We Are Ryan G Get Started Saturday

12:45 PM -What She Said Mike B Core Saturday

1:20 PM -Rough Edges Des Spinks Core Tuesday

1:55 PM -Electric Diamond Ian P and Tyler P Core Wednesday

2:35 PM -October Man Winston R Core Wednesdays

3:10 PM -Lady Apocalypse John C Night Session Thursday

3:45 PM -The Eclectics Evan R Night Session Thursday

4:25 PM -Something From Nothing Rich L Night Session Wednesday

5:00 PM -Tornado Watch Paul D Night Session Monday

5:35 PM -A Shore Thing Kristen W Night Session Wednesday

6:10 PM -Boyer & The Blondes Des S Night Session Thursday

6:50 PM -The White Lights Tim E Night Session Thursday

7:25 PM -The Shingles Rob T Night Session Monday

SUN. SEPTEMBER 29

*SALTY’S BEACH BAR*
THE BIG STAGE

*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*


11:20 AM -Drums on Fire Kelly B Get Started Tuesday

11:40 AM -Cheeto Fingers Cooper B Get Started Monday

12:00 PM -Dropout Jrs Mike B Get Started Saturday

12:20 PM -The Creepers Tim E / Tyler P Get Started Thursday

1:05 PM -Cosmic Rush Kristen W Core Saturday

1:40 PM -Sick Backflip Tim E Core Thursday

2:15 PM -Rasbury Allyson M Core Monday

3:25 PM -Take 2 Matt R Core Thursday

4:05 PM -American Slang Rob T Core Wednesday

4:40 PM -Supermoon Rob T Night Session Wednesday

5:15 PM -Mannequin Arm Rob T Night Session Tuesday

5:50 PM -Static Noise Richie N Core Tuesday

6:30 PM -Under Construction John C Night Session Monday

7:05 PM -Night Stranger Mike B Night Session Wednesday

7:40 PM -The Wednesdays Paul D Night Session Wednesday

8:15 PM -Grateful Dead Band Mike B Night Session Wednesday

SUN. SEPTEMBER 29

*SALTY’S BEACH BAR*
THE BAR STAGE

*ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME*

11:00 AM -The Knuckleheads Kristen W Core Sunday

11:35 AM -Doug and The No Names Chase E Core Friday

12:10 PM -Macho Men Pete Core Saturday

12:45 PM -Space Crocs Tim E Core Saturday

1:25 PM -Low Tide Mike B Core Tuesday

2:00 PM -.blank Kate O Core Saturday

3:10 PM -Field Trip Ian P Core Tuesday

4:25 PM -Designated Blue Rays Mike B Night Session Thursday

5:40 PM -East of Main Rich L Night Session Monday

6:15 PM -Off The Page Rich L Night Session Tuesday

6:50 PM -Zone 331 Kristen W Night Session Sunday

7:25 PM -Generations3 Allyson M Night Session Wednesday

Performer checklist

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • VOCALISTS

    Warm up your voice off-stage, have a bottle of water for the stage, earplugs, etc.