The City of Angels RockFest was held at Mercer County Park, a short drive
across the river into New Jersey. Similar to the idea of Farm Aid
concerts helping farmers, the City of Angels Rockfest is an annual
rock concert event to support the City of Angels organization in their
mission of helping people recovering from both alcohol and drug
addiction. The event brings in many bands for a day of great music and
food. There was also a BBQ cook off and a car and motorcycle show.
You’ll have to check out the shot of Elmo riding in on the back of a
motorcycle and high fiving the kids. It was a great time for all. Here
are a few shots from this awesome event..
The Dusty Rivers Band
No New Jersey rock concert event would be complete without the Dusty
River's Band bringing us that great New Jersey rock sound to get us all in
the mood for good rock'n'roll.
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| The Dusty River's Band on stage at The City of Angels Rockfest 2013 |
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| The ever talented Bobby Kochis, guitarist, singer and front man of the Dusty River's Band. |
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| The amazing Rich Cleary, Dusty Rivers Band singer and keyboards laying down some sweet harp |
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| The high energy Tommy Maddalon laying down the beat behind the Dusty River's Band |
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| Lead guitarist/singer, Steve Horvath doing an awesome Red House that even Hendrix would have loved. |
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| The very talented bass-man Jimmy Corio driving the power for the Dusty River's Band. |
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| The Dusty River's Band at the City of Angels Rockfest |
A lot more bands came out for this worthy event playing great sets.
Mike Matisa, Karly Coleman and Dino Colarocco reunite En-Vee
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| Mike Matisa and Karly Coleman |
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| Mike Matisa having fun playing on stage at the City of Angels Rockfest 2013. |
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| Karly Coleman singing at the City of Angels Rockfest 2013 |
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| Dino Colarocco playing Bass for Mike and Karly, dig that cool embroidered bass guitar strap. | |
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| Joe
Hoyer playing lead guitar with En-Vee |
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| Whiz kid Michael
Coiro on drums |
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| Whiz kid Michael
Coiro on drums |
The Zara Phillips Band
The Zara Phillips Band putting on a great performance for the City of Angels RockFest 2013
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| Zara Phillips watching the other acts at City of Angels RockFest |
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| Adam Brzostoski at the City of Angels RockFest 2013 |
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Zara Phillips at the City of Angels RockFest 2013
License To Chill performed at the City of Angels RockFest 2013
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| Vince Berardi Guitar and Vocals with License to Chill |
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| Vini Maddog Lopez Drums&Vocals - License to Chill |
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| Vince Berardi Guitar and Vocals with License to Chill |
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| Jon Brice Bass & Vocals |
For the kids, Elmo came into the show on the back of a big bike, how cool is that !
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| Elmo rides in to the City of Angels in very cool style. |
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| Elmo high fives the kids |
For more information on the City of Angels organization and their mission of helping people recover from alcohol and drug addiction visit their web page at this link: http://www.cityofangelsnj.org/
My usual walk through New Hope starts with parking near the Triumph Brewery. The Triumph is a great stop, I suggest their beer sampler if you like beer, all beer is brewed on site and there is a complete bar and restaurant with great food. They also have live bands on the weekends. 
Wednesday is a good day to visit New Hope to avoid the weekend crowds. There are still plenty of people doing things during the week, but not overly crowded. If you have ever been to New Hope on a Saturday, it can seem like you are a sardine in a can with the thousands of people who visit New Hope every weekend, especially in the summer season.
