Wednesday, July 3, 2013

City of Angels RockFest 2013


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.

The Dusty River's Band on stage at The City of Angels Rockfest 2013

The ever talented Bobby Kochis, guitarist, singer and front man of the Dusty River's Band.

The amazing Rich Cleary, Dusty Rivers Band singer and keyboards laying down some sweet harp

The high energy Tommy Maddalon laying down the beat behind the Dusty River's Band

Lead guitarist/singer, Steve Horvath doing an awesome Red House that even Hendrix would have loved.

The very talented bass-man Jimmy Corio driving the power for the Dusty River's Band.

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

Mike Matisa and Karly Coleman
Mike Matisa having fun playing on stage at the City of Angels Rockfest 2013.
Karly Coleman singing at the City of Angels Rockfest 2013

Dino Colarocco playing Bass for Mike and Karly, dig that cool embroidered bass guitar strap.
Joe Hoyer playing lead guitar with En-Vee
Whiz kid Michael Coiro on drums
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


Zara Phillips watching the other acts at City of Angels RockFest
Adam Brzostoski at the City of Angels RockFest 2013
Zara Phillips at the City of Angels RockFest 2013


License To Chill performed at the City of Angels RockFest 2013

Vince Berardi Guitar and Vocals with License to Chill
Vini Maddog Lopez Drums&Vocals - License to Chill
Vince Berardi Guitar and Vocals with License to Chill
Jon Brice Bass & Vocals

 For the kids, Elmo came into the show on the back of a big bike, how cool is that !

Elmo rides in to the City of Angels in very cool style.

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/