Each year, a unique rock n roll event unfolds at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Get ready for BandJam 2021, where middle and high school rock bands from Connecticut and New York audition to become finalists and earn the right to battle it out on the Ridgefield Playhouse stage, which takes place this Sunday, June 6, from 4 to 8 PM.
Every year, I am honored to be named one of four BandJam judges, and I wouldn t miss it for the world. The talent I ve seen and experienced year after year keeps me coming back for more.
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You won t believe the musicianship and vocal talent from these teenage bands that emanate from the Ridgefield Playhouse stage and you can be there to witness it for yourself by ordering your tickets at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. Check out the high school BandJam 2018 winners, Gilbert.
Local youths compete for musical glory at Ridgefield Playhouse s annual BandJam
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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.
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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.