Parents Who Rock

PWR Rocks the Backyard Saturday, Oct. 3rd

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:06:25 +0000

Hey music fans, mark your calendars now for Parents Who Rock's next backyard event: Saturday, October 3rd. This year, the show will benefit 1in6 Support, a local non-profit providing support, resources and advocacy for families of children with disabilities, communities and organizations.

The event, which will feature live music from local bands and performers, will run from noon to 4 p.m. in the backyard at the corner of Cedar and High Streets, across from Nishuane School.

Bring a blanket, a picnic spread, and spend the afternoon listening to your talented neighbors perform!

Rain date is Sunday, October 4th.

The mission of 1in6 Support is to empower and uplift families of children with disabilities by providing emotional and practical support, fostering accommodating communities, and collaborating with organizations and communities dedicated to creating a more accessible and inclusive world. Learn more at their website: 1in6support.org.

For more info, contact alma@parentswhorock.com.

PWR Backyarder, Set for Sun. Sept. 21st, to Benefit Local Autism Organization

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Mark your calendars now for Parents Who Rock's next backyard event: Sunday, Sept. 21st! The show will benefit a local organization that aids kids with Autism.

Featuring live music from local combos and performers, the event will run from noon to 3 pm in the backyard at the corner of Cedar and High Streets, across from Nishuane School.

The show will benefit Mission: Kid Success. The group helps local children with Autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions get funding and therapies for the services they need. You can learn more about the organization by checking out its website: https://missionkidsuccess.org.

Bring a blanket, a picnic spread, and spend the afternoon listening to your talented neighbors perform!

There is no rain date for the event this year.

For more info, contact alma@parentswhorock.com.

PWR's Backyarder Set for Sunday, Sept. 21st

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 15:56:00 +0000

Mark your calendars now for Parents Who Rock's next backyard event: Sunday, Sept. 21st!

Featuring live music from local combos and performers, the event will run from noon to 3 pm in the backyard at the corner of Cedar and High Streets, across from Nishuane School.

Bring a blanket, a picnic spread, and spend the afternoon listening to your talented neighbors perform!

There is no rain date for the event this year.

For more info, contact alma@parentswhorock.com.

Parents Who Rock Announces Performers for Oct. 5th Backyarder

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 02:25:00 +0000

Parents Who Rock has announced the performers for its annual backyard event, set for Saturday, Oct. 5th from 12 noon to 4 pm—a fun afternoon filled with music from some of Montclair's best musical performers and bands.

Performers include:

Leslie Masuzzo

Glenn Schuster and David Brandt

Ben Morss

Pat Cioffi—Concept of a Plan

Bob Mellman

Alma Schneider

Jon Stonbely

Rob Halper

Meg Beattie Patrick

David Sterry

Kyra Cioffi

Aviva Patz and David Janowski

SuperMe

George Greenfield

Dana Hawkins Simon

Knucklehead

Lint Trap

Eddie Nicholas

Jason Didner

The backyarder takes place at the corner of Cedar and High Streets. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 6th.

All donations collected will go to a charitable organization that is still to be determined.

Questions? Email aschneider68@yahoo.com.

Save the Date—October 5th—for PWR's 2024 Backyarder

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:40:00 +0000

It's time for this year's annual Parents Who Rock backyard event—a fun afternoon filled with music from some of Montclair's best performers and bands.

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 5th, from 12 to 3 pm. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 6th.

The backyarder takes place at the corner of Cedar and High Streets.

All donations collected will go to a charitable organization that is still to be determined.

Questions? Email aschneider68@yahoo.com.

You Can Still Donate To HomeCorp!

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:30:00 +0000

If you missed last weekend's Backyarder fundraiser for HomeCorp, you can still make a donation. Just scan the QR code below.

HomeCorp was founded in 1988 by a dedicated group of community volunteers who saw the need to preserve affordability in Montclair. Since then, HomeCorp has developed nearly 200 units of affordable rental and owned housing in Montclair. They are committed to creating and preserving affordable housing in Montclair.

Local performers gathered to make music and raise money to support affordable housing in Montclair.

Use the code to make a donation to this great local organization today!

NEW DATE! MOVED TO OCT 8th! PWR Backyarder Set to Benefit HomeCorp.

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 23:01:00 +0000

The show has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 8th, because of the rain expected. Same time!

Get ready folks! Mark your calendars and dust off your lawn chairs! It's time for Parents Who Rock's Annual Backyarder Fundraiser. Come on out for a fun afternoon of great music from some of Montclair's best performers.

The Backyarder is now set for Sunday, October 8th, from noon to 3 pm. The event will take place in the backyard on the corner of Cedar and High Streets, across from Nishuane School, in Montclair.

Multiple combos and performers will be playing a couple of songs a piece. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and some snacks and come hang out and listen to tunes from Montclair's most musical moms and dads. It's a cool way to spend a lovely fall afternoon—great for parents, kids and everyone.

Music of Bruce Springsteen Benefit Set for May 6th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:58:00 +0000

Parents Who Rock is happy to announce a new date for their Bruce Springsteen Tribute show—Saturday, May 6th at B'nai Keshet Synagogue in Montclair.

The show will feature local artists performing the music of Springsteen, all to raise money for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

The show starts at 7 pm. Bnai Keshet is located at 99 South Fullerton Ave. in Montclair.

Tickets are $20. Click on the QR code to make a donation and purchase them. Or use this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USEPHFUBXJU98

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:45:00 +0000

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Parents Who Rock has had to postpone the music of Bruce Springsteen show, previously scheduled for Saturday, March 11th, at Tierney's.

We will be rescheduling the show soon. Please check back for updates!

POSTPONED: Musicians Needed for Springsteen Tribute Fundraiser March 11

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:50:00 +0000

Calling all musicians and performers! Parents Who Rock needs you for their next fundraiser, a tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen.

The event, set for Saturday, March 11 at 7 pm at Tierney's Tavern, will feature local artists performing the music of The Boss, all to raise money to benefit victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Each performer will do one song a piece. To sign up to perform, please email Alma Schneider at aschneider68@yahoo.com. First come, first served for a slot and a song choice.

Each performer pays the show's $20 donation fee, as this is a benefit. However, if anyone wants to perform but needs financial assistance, just let Alma know.

Anyone interested in making a donation or attending can buy tickets by clicking on the flyer above and scanning the QR code. You can also use this link:

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USEPHFUBXJU98

The show is expected to run until about 9:30 pm. Tierney's is located at 138 Valley Road in Montclair.

Lineup Announced for PWR Backyarder This Saturday, Sept. 10th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 03:36:00 +0000

The wait is over! After a 2-year Covid hiatus, the annual Parents Who Rock Backyard Event is back this Saturday, September 10th, with a fabulous lineup of local talent!

We have a great lineup of musicians slated to perform, including Noah Gale, Meg Beattie Patrick, Carrie Brunken, David Rieth, Ed Carine, Ellen Paretti and Howard Kerbal, Sam Levine, The Arthritics, Alma Schneider and John Paul Uva, Eric Knudsen, Sarah Wolman, Leslie Masuzzo, Jason Didner, Pat Cioffi, and Netania Zagorski.

The show kicks off at noon and runs through 5 pm on the 10th (raindate September 11th). in the backyard at 72 High Street, corner of Cedar and High in Montclair. All ages are welcome. So bring a blanket or some chairs, and a picnic basket, and plan to spend the day.

The event is free but we are accepting donations to help aid Pakistan during this time of crisis. Use this link to Pakistan Floods Emergency Appeal: http://www.alkhidmat.org.

Please make a donation and come on out for an afternoon of great music and fun, all for a good cause. You won't want to miss it.

September PWR Backyarder is BACK, Baby!

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:10:00 +0000

After a 2-year Covid hiatus, the Parents Who Rock Backyard Event is BACK!

Here are the details:

Date: September 10th, rain date September 11th

Time: 12-5 PM

Location: 72 High Street, corner of Cedar and High in Montclair

Before signing up, please read below:

—As always, 15 minute slots. First come first serve so sign up quickly!

—Musicians, if you need an accompanist, email Alma (aschneider68@yahoo.com) so she can help find you one!

—This is our yearly event, open to all ages to attend.

—Donations are accepted and encouraged but not mandatory. Recipient of donations is still to be determined, because we have so many organizations in need!

—Ed Carine, our superb sound person will bring mic stands, inputs for guitars and keyboards, 2 guitar amps and bass amps.

—We need someone to donate their drums for the day if anyone plans to play drums.

Link to sign up:

9/10/2022 PWR Backyard event! 12PM-5PM

Concert for Ukrainian Relief This Tuesday, March 8th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 05:41:00 +0000

Please come on out and hear local musicians, rallying together to raise money for Ukranian refugees.

This Tuesday, March 8, Parents Who Rock is organizing a Concert to Benefit the Ukranians, and all money raised will be going to the International Rescue Committee. The show, set for 7 to 9 pm at B’nai Keshet, will feature songs of peace, love, hope and freedom from Carrie Cantor, Ed Carine, Kyra Cioffi, Pat Cioffi, Mark Egan, Rachael Egan, Lokisez, Joe Malone, Meg Beattie Patrick, Michael Reitman, Alma Schneider, John Paul Uva and more.

To make a donation, please scan the QR code on the poster, or use this link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=S3Q5AW3JWDFAQ&fbclid=IwAR21C_NaTakc8LSf24xDxKCEsfpmeoSFiFybYGUaCzxWXPPeEbpxbNJvq-Q

Remembering Christine Kelly

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sat, 29 Jan 2022 22:38:00 +0000

Sad to report the passing of longtime PWR member Christine Kelly in late December. We will all miss her. What better way to remember her than with the amazing performance she gave with her son of "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll," from our Dylan tribute show in January, 2012. You can read more about Christine here, and her obituary on Facebook.

Free Music and Food, This Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:35:00 +0000

Don't miss this event! Great music for a great cause, this Sunday, March 21 noon to 2 p.m at Glenfield Park!

PWR Duets Show Teams Locals and a Legend, Playing to Help Detainees Saturday. Feb. 29th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:43:00 +0000

Parents Who Rock’s annual early spring benefit show features some of the Montclair musicians (and even a rock legend), coming out to make music to raise money to help detainees.

The show, Duets—It Takes Two, will feature the best local musicians, each performing one of their favorite duets.

Montclair singer/songwriter Zara Phillips will be singing with legendary singer/guitarist Richard Thompson. Also slated to perform: Paul Ruderman and Eric Simon, Alma Schneider, Don Sarlin, Leslie Masuzzo and Dan Conway, Jessica Henry, Meg Beattie Patrick and Dean Henik, Sumana Rangachar, Howard Kerbel, Pat and Annika Cioffi, Aliza Mattenson and Ciaran Kinsella, Rob Halper, Carrie Cantor, Ed Carine, Ellen Paretti, Melissa Schaffer, Andrew Klewan, Ben Morss, Eric Sears, Melissa Schaffer.

The show is slated for Saturday, February 29th at 7 p.m. at Bnai Keshet Synagogue, 99 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair.

It will benefit First Friends of New Jersey and New York, an organization dedicated to upholding the inherent dignity and humanity of detained immigrants and asylum seekers. The organization promotes compassion and hope through volunteer visitation, resettlement assistance and advocacy.

Tickets are on sale now for $20 here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8DFMMX376X3AE

GRADFEST Rocks Tierney's to Raise Money for MHS Project Graduation This Saturday, Feb. 29th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 22:21:00 +0000

THE AMPS ARE SET ON 11. Once again, Montclair moms and
dads will strap on their guitars and grab their picks and sticks to play a show to raise money for their kids in the town’s public schools.

Gradfest, a rocking band night benefit, is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29th at Tierney’s and will feature five great local performers/bands, making music to raise money for Montclair High School’s Project Graduation, which sends new graduates out of town on a cavalcade of buses to a secret destination, for a night of fun and safe post-commencement partying.

Many of the parent performers still play live and record music for a living or on the side. But they also come together to donate their talents when a good cause—like Project Graduation—comes calling.

Zara Phillips is a singer, songwriter, author, filmmaker, adoptee rights advocate, and recovery specialist who has recently been touring and singing with British singer/songwriter/guitar legend Richard Thompson. She has had three children pass through the Montclair public schools. From her earliest days performing as a backup singer with Boomtown Rat Sir Bob Geldoff, to her time more recently as a guitar-toting Montclair mom, dueting with DMC of RUN DMC (also an adoptee), the cross current themes of identity, loss and healing have run through all her creative work, including the album she’s busy recording now. She played her first band night fundraiser for Bradford in 2013, when her daughter was in elementary school there, and is happy to return to Tierney’s for another as her youngest daughter graduates from MHS this year.

Matthew Davis, who will be playing some songs of his own and doing covers with one of the other bands, has been playing music since he was a teenager. His band The Vestrymen released a pair of albums back in the heyday of “college rock” in the late ‘80s/early ‘90s. He continues to write and play original material in both The Thousand Pities as well as the folk-rock sextet The Campfire Flies, whose glistening debut, Sparks Like Little Stars, released last year, features jangling guitars and gorgeous harmonies and garnered the band many new fans. Davis is also a school fundraiser journeyman, having played shows for Watchung School and Buzz Aldrin Middle School, as well as previous PG shows. Davis’s oldest daughter graduated and is a sophomore in college. His twin sons are sophomores at MHS.

A Sock Monster set is a sonic tour that blasts you from covers of ‘60s and ‘70s rock classics from the Kinks and Badfinger through the era of smart power pop and punk (Squeeze, Buzzcocks, Replacements) right up to the alt era of now. With their twin guitar attack, mighty drumming and three singers harmonizing, they infuse old faves and newer shoulda-been hits with a mighty crunch. The four local dads include JP Uva on guitar, who has boy/girl twins in 10th grade at MHS, as well as Jim Kvoriak, whose two daughters passed through the school a few years ago. They’ve played eight school fundraisers, starting with the first Bradfest in 2010, and even been auctioned off twice to raise money for their kids’ schools.

The Hey Honeys are a tight pop-soul band playing bold originals and powerhouse covers by Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, Lizzo and more. The band features vocalist Aviva Patz, who has two daughters at MHS, including a senior; bass player Greg Carson, who has one MHS senior and one graduate; guitarist Angela Babin, a native New Yorker whose partner has a senior and a freshman at MHS; and drummer Aaron “AB” Belinfanti, whose son is in elementary school. The Hey Honeys have been playing together (with a few personnel changes) since 2010. Their CD, Throwing Quarters Into Fountains, is available on iTunes. Patz’s previous band, Client No. 9, played at one of the first school band night fundraisers, Rocking for Rand School back in 2009.

Between them, the members of the Lily Vakili Band have seven kids who have gone through or are currently attending MHS. Lead singer/guitarist Lily Vakili’s kids have all passed through the school, and her daughter Claire is a class of 2020 senior; lead guitarist Ben St. Jacques has a current freshman; backup singer Cecile William’s daughter is a freshman; and harmonica player Joel Dorow’s two kids also passed through earlier. Between them that’s a lot of teenage eye rolling to have to contend with and maybe that’s why they pack such a mean, growling wallop onstage. They released their first album Oh Alright, in 2018, but it’s the video of last year’s single,
“She Wants What,” that best showcases the raw, electric kaboom of hard rock, punk and blues comes together in their sound.

Gradfest is set for Saturday, Feb. 29th at Tierneys, 136 Valley Road in Montclair. The show starts at 7 p.m. Comedian Eileen Kelly, an MHS mom of boy/girl sophomore twins, will MC the show. Advance tickets are available until the day of the show for $20 at https://gradfest.bpt.me, or at the door upstairs at Tierney’s the night of the show, for $25. All proceeds will benefit Montclair High School Project Graduation. For more information, visit fb.me/MHSGRADFEST.

PWR Announces Lineup for Duets Show on Feb. 29th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Mon, 03 Feb 2020 02:14:00 +0000

Tickets are on sale now for Parents Who Rock's next benefit show–Duets: It Takes Two. The show will feature a slew of local musicians teaming up (or not) to perform some famous duets, all to help detainees.

Among those slated to perform: Paul Ruderman and Eric Simon, Alma Schneider, Don Sarlin, Leslie Masuzzo and Dan Conway, Jessica Henry, Meg Beattie Patrick and Dean Henik, Sumana Rangachar, Howard Kerbel, Pat and Annika Cioffi, Aliza Mattenson and Ciaran Kinsella, Rob Halper, Carrie Cantor, Ed Carine, Ellen Paretti, Melissa Schaffer, Andrew Klewan, Ben Morss, Eric Sears, Melissa Schaffer, and Zara Phillips and Richard Thompson.

There are still a few slots open. If you are interested in playing, please call 646-373-2456 and let Alma know what you plan on doing.

This year's show is slated for Saturday, February 29th at 7 p.m. at Bnai Keshet Synagogue, 99 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair.

The show will benefit First Friends of New Jersey and New York, an organization dedicated to upholding the inherent dignity and humanity of detained immigrants and asylum seekers. The organization promotes compassion and hope through volunteer visitation, resettlement assistance and advocacy.

Tickets are $20–please buy them when you sign up to play. You can buy them here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8DFMMX376X3AE

Sign Up Now for PWR's "Duets" Tribute Show—Feb. 29th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 05:03:00 +0000

Calling all Parents Who Rock-ers—sign ups are now officially open for PWR'S annual tribute show. The theme this year is famous duets. This means you can play with another person or play with yourself!

This year's show is slated for Friday, February 29th at 7 p.m. at Bnai Keshet Synagogue, 99 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair.

This year, the show will benefit First Friends of New Jersey and New York, which is dedicated to upholding the inherent dignity and humanity of detained immigrants and asylum seekers. The organization promotes compassion and hope through volunteer visitation, resettlement assistance and advocacy.

If you are interested in playing please call 646-373-2456 and let Alma know what you plan on doing.

Tickets are $20–please buy them when you sign up to play. You can buy them here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=8DFMMX376X3AE

PWR's Annual Backyard Concert Set for Saturday, September 7th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 02:40:00 +0000

Break out the lawn chairs and picnic baskets! It’s time for Parents Who Rock’s Annual Backyard Show! The event features an afternoon of fabulous musical performers, all donating their time and talents for a good cause!

The show is set for Saturday, September 7^th,from noon to 5 p.m. at the corner of Cedar Avenue and High Street in Montclair.

This year the show will benefit KinderSmile Foundation. The organization provides underserved children with access to comprehensive dental care and educates families about the importance of dental hygiene.

There’s no cover, but donations are welcome. So bring a blanket or lawn chairs, bring some munchies and settle in for an afternoon of great local music.

Check back soon for a lineup of performers.

For more info, contact Alma at alma@parentswhorock.com.

PWR Salutes Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell April 13th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:58:00 +0000

Yes, it’s that’s time of year again—time for Parents Who Rock’s annual Tribute Show!

Come on out and join us for a night of music from local musicians as they perform songs from three extraordinary singer/songwriters who gave voice to a generation—this year’s theme is the music of Carole King, Carly Simon and Joni Mitchell.

The show is set for Saturday, April 13^that 7 p.m. at Bnai Keshet Synagogue, 99 South Fullerton, Montclair.

$20 cover benefitting Children's Aid and Family Services.

Purchase your tickets through Paypal

Tonight: Sock Monster & No Rehearsals Rock to Benefit CASA

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 19:05:00 +0000

Tonight, Friday, November 2, come on out and hear two great bands playing to benefit a good cause!

Parents Who Rock founder Alma Schneider will be rocking with her band the No Rehearsals, doing a set covers spanning the last 30 years of great female vocalists, from Annie Lenox to Kacey Musgraves to Lady Gaga.

Sock Monster will be playing their smart pop/punk mix of great alt rock hits and undiscovered gems.

The show will benefit CASA: the Court Appointed Special Advocates program for children, which provides neglected and abused children with a stable presence in the lives when they most need it.

Music starts at 9 p.m. At Tierney's, 136 Valley Road, Montclair.

PWR Annual Backyarder Set for Saturday, Sept. 22nd

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 05:37:00 +0000

It's time for Parents Who Rock's Annual Backyard musical event! Bring your own blanket, a chair, a picnic basket and spend the day—Saturday, September 22nd— listening to some great live music.

Many favorite PWR veterans will be performing, joined by some new faces. Music starts at 12 noon and runs through 5 p.m. Each band/performer will be playing three songs. There will be an updated schedule of performers coming soon so please check back!

The event will take place at the corner of Nishuane Rd. and Cedar Ave., in Montclair.

There is no cover charge, but we will be requesting donations for supportkind.org (KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE) a local New Jersey non-profit whose mission is to provide pro bono legal counsel to children. The group ensures that no child appears in immigration court alone without high quality legal representation.

BUZZFEST, Benefit for Buzz Aldrin Middle School, at Tierney’s, Sat., Jan. 27th

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 20:39:00 +0000

Buzzfest, a rocking fundraiser for Buzz Aldrin Middle School, is coming to Tierney’s Saturday, January 27^th. The show features BAMS parent musicians—many of them Parents Who Rock performers—playing with their bands, or solo, all to raise funds for the school’s PTA.

The lineup includes Campfire Flies, Eugene Chrysler Band, SockMonster, Julian Keenan, Jessica Henry and Ken Waitz, and Katie Scandalios. Patrick Wilson, a Tony and Emmy Award nominee, and a BAMS dad, will be emceeing the event.

Campfire Flies is a collection of six musicians, songwriters, and singers whose musical history in the Garden State stretches back decades. The band features BAMS dad, Matt Davis of the Thousand Pities, as well as members of Speed the Plough and The Cucumbers. This acoustic ensemble performs mostly original music with a smattering of covers that reflect their wide-ranging influences.

Eugene Chrysler Band is a trio playing a mix of rockabilly, western swing and Honky Tonk. The band’s live performances pack more wallop than a trucker full of Red Bull and Krispy Kremes, and feature Eugene aka Dan Karlok, flipping his standup base and even playing it behind his back, while BAMS dad Jeff Somerstein keeps the beat.

Sock Monster plays a mix of great songs from the sixties through the punk era and the alt. beyond. This quartet of local dads, including BAMS dad JP Uva on guitar, play often around town, and their smart pop with a punk edge is guaranteed to get you up and bopping.

Julian Paul Keenan is a solo jazz guitarist who uses looping, samples, and tracks to create a lively performance. He sings, writes, produces and even does brain research on music in his “other job” as a neuroscientist.

Jessica Henry and Ken Waitz , a husband and wife duo with a son at BAMS, will kick off the show with a few acoustic duets. Katie Scandalios, is a member of the local mom band, Whatserface, but will be singing a couple of fierce covers from icons like Iggy Pop and the Pretenders, accompanied by Sock Monster.

Music starts at 8 p.m. Tierney’s is located at 136-138 Valley Road. Tickets are $20 in advance on www.Brownpapertickets.com, or $25 at the door of the show, if they’re still available! All proceeds benefit the Buzz Aldrin Middle School PTA.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Buzzfest-A-Benefit-for-Buzz-Aldrin-Middle-School-930649080316613/

TIx on Sale Now for Benefit for Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Sunday, Jan. 21.

noreply@blogger.com (Parents Who Rock) — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 04:44:00 +0000

Please join us for a night of Latin music to benefit Unidos of the Hispanic Federation—Disaster Relief and Recovery Program to support the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Sunday, January 21 at Bangz Salon & Wellness Spa, 23 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair. Music starts at 7 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m.

Tickets are $50 and available on Eventbrite.

If you can't go, please watch the live stream of the event and donate: https://tinyurl.com/PuertoRicoBenefit

Please save and bring your holiday gift cards (Amazon, Visa Gift, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Home Depot, etc.) to donate. Come be a part of our "giving tree," where we'll have opportunities to purchase specific items that are needed.

The event is presented by the Parents Who Rock and the Montclair Center Business Improvement District. Sponsored by Reaching Out Montclair, Cuban Pete's, Big Push and College H.U.N.K.S.

For more information on donating tickets, contact Alma Schneider at alma@parentswhorock.com.