Local youths compete for musical glory at Ridgefield Playhouse s annual BandJam
Keith Loria
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Former American Idol contestant and Connecticut singer Kimberley Locke will serve as one of the judges at this year’s BandJam on June 6.Contributed Photo /Show MoreShow Less
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BandJam will be held on June 6 at the Ridgefield Playhouse.Ridgefield Playhouse / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Local middle school and high school bands will get a chance to shine as the Ridgefield Playhouse’s BandJam competition returns in 2021 on June 6.
“It’s a show for kids, run by kids and gets people who are interested in music and the arts to come and perform,” said Allison Stockel, the Ridgefield Playhouse’s executive director. “It’s like American Idol, where they try out before judges and then we whittle it down to the top middle school and high school bands, and they do a full performance and get feedback from our judges.”
BandJam Finalists Preform Before a LIVE Audience and Celebrity Judges on June 6 at Ridgefield Playhouse Written by KA
The competition is heating up and the finalists have been named for BandJam 2021 at The Ridgefield Playhouse!
High School Finalists are: Electric Jane, Freedom Rockets, Gremlin Daycare, Groove Haven and Hablo Pescobar.
This year’s
On
Sunday, June 6 at 4pm these talented musicians will perform before a LIVE and virtual audience with this one-of-a-kind fundraiser that supports these teen musicians’ love for music. The event is hosted by award-winning comedian
Christine O Leary and will include a special performance by the Emperor of Rock and Roll - Richie Scarlet The Show of Shows.
Celebrity Judges and the Next Generation of Musicians come together on June 6 at The Ridgefield Playhouse for BandJam 2021 Written by The Ridgefield Playhouse
Now s your chance to see the next generation of musicians before they make it to the big time!
Sunday, June 6th at 4pm marks the 11th year that
The Ridgefield Playhouse will present
BandJam! A fundraiser that promotes teen musicians in middle school and high school and supports their love of music. With celebrity judges:
“American Idol” finalist Kimberly Locke, i95fm’s Morning Show host Ethan Carey, founder of Entourage Talent, Wayne Forte, and multi-platinum record producer Aaron Accetta, host/comedian
Michael T. Strickland Named to Pollstar Impact 50 List Again USA – Bandit Lites chair and founder, Michael T. Strickland, was recently named as a recipient of the Pollstar 2021 Impact 50, the 50 most impactful people in Live Entertainment. Now in its third year, the list is assembled by the Pollstar editorial team with input from the industry and represents “individuals who embodied such attributes as creativity, innovation, strategic management, financial success, leadership, artist development and career longevity, vision, fan engagement, consistency and commitment to excellence.”
Strickland was named “The Congress Whisperer” as one of Pollsters Impact 50 “Engagers,” thanks to his relentless work to educate legislators about the plight of the live events industry due to COVID-19. The result of his and others work was the passage of the CARES Act, enhanced unemployment and PPP funding, Save Our Stages, and the Shuttered Venue Operator Grants.
The Ridgefield Playhouse introduces the next generation of musicians with BandJam 2021 Written by The Ridgefield Playhouse
Get ready as
The Ridgefield Playhouse introduces the next generation of new musicians to the world! The
Ridgefield BandJam competition is back with some of the most talented local area middle and high school bands competing for the title of BandJam 2021 winner! On
Sunday, June 6 at 4pm, things heat up when Premier Rock Guitarist –
Richie Scarlet performs as special guest with BandJam finalists on The Playhouse stage before a live audience! The “Bandjammers” will face a panel of judges from the music industry including: