Concerts
State Fair Meadowlands Presents Live Music on the Main Stage. It has become a tradition to invite local bands to State Fair Meadowlands. We invite you to enjoy them free with your admission ticket. You might just catch the next up and coming artist from Jersey.
Any Time Today!
Based out of Bergen County, NJ Any Time Today! orignially formed in winter of 2007. The roster includes the lead vocals of Kasey Viso , Drummer Chris Viso, Bassist Jay Kshatriya, and Guitartists Pat Viso and Anthony Allegretta. The band has performed on stages at The Stone Pony, The Knitting Factory in New York City, Riverfront Stadium (home of the Newark Bears), Dexter's, various VFW and American Legion halls, and recently opened for Wind-up Records artist Cartel. Their music has been featured on college campus' such as New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Rutgers University, where the band performed live on the University's radio station.
After the addition of Lead singer Kasey, Any Time Today! is starting to pick up steam. Finally heading into the studio, Any Time Today! is looking to release their first EP sometime this summer. Along with recording time, shows are starting to pile up, as the band books their dates for the summer. Any Time Today! is out there working hard, and bringing everything they have to every project they participate in, and as Bassist Jay Kshatriya says “We’re out there melting faces, One face at a time!”
Baze and His Silly Friends
Baze And His Silly Friends are a super creative, super fun and super duper talented 4 piece children's rock band. They are "Toddler Rock"! Comprised of 4 loving fathers, these cats hit the stage at a 1000mph and take toddlers and adults on the ride of their lives with their energetic and rockin' tunes. We are delighted to welcome them back this year to State Fair Meadowlands.
Bearin’Peace
Straight out of Bergenfield, New Jersey, Bearin’ Peace is quickly building a name for themselves by blending together a clever mix of reggae, roots, and rock n' roll music. With the current music scene slowly dying from an over saturation of emo, pop, punk, and one hit wonder bands; it is hard for many musicians to break the mold. Bearin' Peace doesn't take what is on MTV and remake it; they re-work the way music is thought of from the ground up. Members Anthony “Bear” Restifo, Pete Stolba, and Nick Paull all reside in Bergenfield; and each member brings forth their own personal style of play and musical taste into the mix. With classic lead guitar riffs laid down by Pete, funky and smooth bass lines put down by Nick, and smooth reggae vocals and guitar rhythms arranged by Bear; much is brought together to form their unique sound. Not to mention J.5's hard hitting drum style which also adds to the authenticity of the group. There are not many shows you can go to and groove to a smooth reggae tune, dance to a swing song, and rock yourself content all in one set, yet Bearin' Peace never manages to disappoint.
Danielle Ashley
Music is the most important thing in Danielle’s life. Singing and performing on stage since she was 9 years old, Danielle was fortunate enough to be the youngest cast member of both Daytona's "Downtown Opry" and Central Florida's "DeLand Ole Opry". Danielle has been singing her original songs on radio and around the country at sporting events ever since. One of the highlights of her career was opening for "Blackground/Universal Music" recording artist JoJo (Joanna Levesque) during her Cingular Wireless Tour. JoJo inspired Danielle to continue pursuing her dreams of singing her original music no matter what age you are. State Fair Meadowlands is proud to welcome back Danielle Ashley.
Demic Urban Background
The public always gravitates to the story of David and Goliath. The story of the underdog who no one believes can win. The year is 2010 and in this case the role of David is being played by a young hip hop artist from New Jersey named Demic.
Demic released his first project in 2007 entitled “Walk on water” which received rave reviews for being a retrospective hip hop album which separated Demic from the the other rappers in the industry. While other artists depend on beats rather than rhymes. Demic's lyrics come from such a humble and true place that make them prevelant over any instrumental. Stand out tracks such as “Material Things” feature clever quotes such as “the glitz and the glam wasn't all that attract me/ it's more that the people with it seem so happy/.”
In 2007 Demic started touring nationally with Hot Import Nights after supporting the release of “Walk on Water” by appearing at several local area bars and lounges. In 2008 he formed a group with fellow rapper Bawsten, the two then began to work the New Jersey nightlife. After much success the group began to tour nationally once again with Hot Import Nights, eventually becoming the headlining act. The group slowly became known and respected for there live show performance performing on stages which normally would shun hip hop. Both Demic and Bawsten had children during there time in the group which began to take its toll on the grueling performance schedule. In the beginning of 2010 Demic decided it was time to release his highly anticipated second project. Because of circumstances going on in his life at the time he decided to name the album “Rat Race.” Rat Race was meant to represent the people who work hard on a daily basis and reap no tangible rewards for the work they put in. To help push the project Demic and video director Dwayne Henry flew from New York to Los Angeles in order to shoot the music video for what was meant to be the albums lead track “Pay.”
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Gotta Dance
In September of 1982, an event of considerable interest occurred in the Borough of Elmwood Park, "Gotta Dance" was born. This private school was founded by its Artistic Director, Karen Varrecchia for the purpose of creating a happy, healthy environment for the study of Dance. Quickly recognized in the Dance industry, as an institution implementing the highest standard of technical dance instruction, Karen Varrecchia is a distinguished member of Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America, and Associated Dance Teachers of New Jersey. The school's atmosphere is professional, warm and friendly, offering a choice of curriculum to suit every student's needs. Classical Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, Theatre Dance and Acrobatics are offered daily for children of all ages and a unique, exciting class constructed for the 'very young' (must be age 2 1/2 at registration in September) called our Tiny Tot Discovery Program. Whether a student studies once a week or everyday, our programs are set to bring out the best in each student regardless of their ability level. After 28 years, the vision of Gotta Dance has remained unchanged providing the finest in dance training available today. May the years ahead bring us closer in friendship through our love and interest in dance.
Human Wheels
Formed in late 2001 as "Pipe Dream", the band has performed for hundreds of patrons of local and regional clubs playing the music of one of America's premier artists. Through a few changes over the years the band has steadily refined their performances and material. In 2008, the band changed their name to “Human Wheels” to better reflect their link to John Mellencamp. Human Wheels plays more Mellencamp in one night than Mellencamp himself!! That's right, rockin' one hit after the next! The core members of this six-piece tribute band have been together since 2001, while the newest members were handpicked to bring you an incredibly seasoned, high quality group of musicians!! Enjoy classics like Pink Houses, Authority Song, Cherry Bomb, Small Town, Rain on the Scarecrow, Jack and Diane, Hurt So Good, Need a Lover, Paper in Fire, Lonely 'Ol Night, and more! C'mon and check them out, you know more John "Cougar" Mellencamp than you think!!!
LaRue
LaRue was born and raised in the northeast section of The Bronx, a
placed called Co-op City. LaRue has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. When it comes to performing he is a well seasoned veteran. LaRue began rapping in his junior high school park in the 5th grade. LaRue
has won many talent shows growing up and many New York Underground Showcases. With well over 300 studio songs completed since the 90s, LaRue has pit
together his first official masterpiece album, which was released on
June 21,2009. It's called LaRue Is The Real Name (Sound Track 2 Life).
It is available on all online stores. You can hear his music at www.cdbaby.com/cd/laruebx
You can check out his website at www.theburnumovement.com
MAN ON EARTH
MAN ON EARTH was formed in New York City by lead singer Steven Nathan shortly after recording the bands debut album in his bedroom studio. The band is rounded out by Steve (Guitar, Keyboards) Dave (Drums) & Alex Goumas (Bass). Their strong 'do-it yourself' ethic and non-stop hard work has garnered them a large amount of recognition and success over the past 3 years. Entirely on their own, the band has had their videos played on Much Music, been spun on over 300 radio stations, featured in film & TV, booked nationwide tours, and directed their own music videos. Shortly after the release of their first album MAN ON EARTH also won the ears of Grammy winning producer Ken Lewis who began working with the band on the songs that have become 'The Time Spent Wondering'. We welcome to our Live Stage for the first time – MAN ON EARTH!
Meadowland
You have to pay your dues! You’re too young! It doesn’t happen overnight!
These are just a few of the sayings that the kids of Meadowland hate to hear. Why, because it goes against everything that they have experienced since they performed their first concert in the fall of 08. At an average age of 13, this band has reached a level of achievement in just twelve months that usually takes only the luckiest adult bands, triple the time to even come close to. So how do you explain this type of success at such a young age? Simple, these kids all started working on their respective craft when they were about 5 years old and they all have an unquenchable desire to
have people notice them.
Meadowland will grab hold of crowd and take them along for a thrill ride filled with screaming, dancing, jumping and laughing. Their energy on stage is infectious and their performances genuinely put a smile on your face. From the mature vibrato of Jackies voice to Mikey’s blistering guitar riffs, Meadowland is in your face, literally, they are constantly jumping into the crowd to be part of the party. Their guitar driven pop rock songs are catchy with great hooks, that you will find yourself singing all day long. The music is masterfully carried along to exactly were it needs to be by Jeff and Shane’s unwavering bass and drum line. The whole package ignites when all 4 pistons of this high performance engine are firing, up on the stage. Going to a Meadowland concert is like going to a party at your friend’s house while their parents are away. You can’t help but feel the excitement and enjoy the experience.
Meadowland started performing at schools, malls and skating rinks, becoming a cohesive unit while their sound was maturing and shaping into power pop meets rock. Their first taste of success was when they won a talent competition with approximately 1000 other young performers, called NJ’s Most Talented Kids, they took first place. Their gigs started to get larger and their following grew by the thousands. But the defining moment for the band was when they entered “The Break” contest. This was a grueling battle of the bands, in which the winners earned the right to perform at Bamboozle at Giants Stadium in front of approximately 80 thousand fans. Although most of the 800 other bands were twice their age, Meadowland won the contest and became the youngest band ever to perform at the festival. It was just the launching pad that they needed to get noticed by long time Sony/Epic legend Harvey Leeds who co manages the band along with Kevin Morrow, President of Live Nation NY. Most recently, Meadowland performed with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Sean Kingston, Emily Osment, Mercy Mercedes and many other great artists.
Sibling Rivalry
Performing at a young age in rock band “The Punks” and opening for the well-known Jersey group The Nerds, Alina and Justin share the dynamic role of lead singer. Both are entertainers and multi-instrumentalists with over 150 on-stage performances under their belt. Their harmonies have been described as magical – their medley creations innovative. Together they have started their next musical progression Sibling Rivalry, an outgrowth of their mutual enthusiasm for writing songs and performing together on stage. Their repertoire includes original songs and cover songs by artists such as Lady Ga Ga, Rhianna, Maroon Five, Jason Maraz and the Jonas Brothers.
Justin is a guitar player, keyboard player, and a notable singer with a musical focus on songwriting. Alina has the vocal power of Christina Aguilera, the raspy delivery of Pink and as a drummer and percussionist she hits the skins harder than most boys twice her age while belting out tunes. You won’t want to miss this Jersey Duo, which is why we welcome them back to our stage.
TK Rock Academy
TK ROCK ACADEMY is a group of young, talented and enthusiastic rockers from TK Music in Nutley, NJ. These performers range from ages ten to seventeen. They are ready to rock you with their own rendition of many famous tunes from classic to modern rock. Over the past three years, these students have performed at local venues such as “Mexicali Live!” in Teaneck, Barnes & Noble in Clifton, and Edgemont Park in Montclair. TK Rock Academy returns to rock the State Fair at the Meadowlands for a second year. Come and see the show!
www.tkmusicnutley.com
Yosi & The Superdads!
Look, up on the stage! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Yosi & The Superdads!!
...Faster than a speeding toddler. More powerful than finger paint.
Able to leap tall piles of laundry while paying bills & singing in four-part harmony!
Yosi & The Superdads ROCK kids & their families! Join the “Rockin’ Band” in this lively & humorous concerts feature songs from Yosi’s multi-award-winning CD's, & latest CD, Super Kids Rock! Wiggle like a worm in a "Hole in The Ground." Act like a ferocious "Dinosaur in Love." Enjoy a bowlful of "Chicken Noodle Soup." Get on a chugging "Train Medley" & make "Friend's Around The World!" Yosi's music can be heard daily on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio.
"Groove to the high-energy concert!” - New York Magazine
"Pops rock: Yosi & the Superdads is a band with the kid vibe big time." - Montgomery Gazette
"Catchy Ska & Pop will have your tot pogo-ing like she's at CBGB's." - BUNDLE
"Yosi & The Superdads are a rock and roll revelation!" - Kathy O'Connell, WXPN-Kids Corner, MetroKids
"For those too young to stay up for "American Idol," Yosi Levin is the biggest rock star there is!" - Associated Press
"Yosi's music just vibrates with joy. Every song is a great big kid party." - South Florida Parenting