What is the Big Gig?
The BIG GIG is a live performance event that takes place at the end of every semester. After months of rehearsal, students from our Get Started, Core, and Adult Night Sessions jam out some of their favorite tunes on stage.
THE NEXT BIG GIG:
Friday 9/26, Saturday 9/27 & Sunday 9/28 at the Headliner in Neptune City.
F.A.Q.
WHERE & WHEN IS THE NEXT GIG?
The next Gig will be Friday 9/26, Saturday 9/27 & Sunday 9/28 at the Headliner in Neptune City.
DO I NEED TICKETS?
No, tickets are not required for this event.
WHEN SHOULD I SHOW UP?
Please arrive 45 minutes before your set time.
WHAT DO I DO WHEN I ARRIVE?
Check in with our staff at the sign-in table and grab your Performer Pass.
WILL THIS BE LIVE-STREAMED?
The show may be recorded and uploaded to our Youtube. They may or may not be live-streamed.
THE SEPT. 2025 BIG gig SCHEDULE
Mark your calendar with your performance date and time!
Friday 9/26
Headliner - Indoor stage
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
5:35 PM Sharks That Bark Sam Core
6:10 PM Take 2 Matt Core
6:45 PM Spare Capo Ryan Night Session
7:32 PM Supermoon Rob Night Session
8:09 PM The Shingles Rob Night Session
8:46 PM Tornado Watch Paul Night Session
saturday 9/27
Headliner - Indoor stage
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
10:00 AM Saturday Asbury Park Cadets Aiden & Kristen
10:20 AM Wednesday Red Bank Cadets Kelli
10:40 AM The Crazy Gang Kelli Get Started
11:00 AM New AP GS Aiden Get Started
11:30 AM The Red Bank Rockers Aiden Get Started
11:50 AM The Space Crocs Aiden Core
12:25 PM Saturday 9:30 Get Started Jrs. Mary J., Mary M. & Ruby B.
12:45 PM Kings and Queens Rich Core
1:30 PM PB & Jammers Abbie Core
2:05 PM Static-Tone Tommy Core
2:40 PM Electric Diamond Tommy Core
3:15 PM Celestia’s Vengeance Chase Core
4:37 PM The Dropouts Tim Night Session
5:14 PM Sacré Blues Band Mike Night Session
saturday 9/27
Headliner - outdoor stage
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
2:00 PM Dropout Jr's Brent Get Started
2:20 PM Cosmic Kittens Brent Core
2:55 PM Hidden String Theory Leah Michael Core
3:30 PM Sick Backflip Brent Core
4:05 PM Nose Bleed Brent Core
4:50 PM Cannibalistic Chicken Brent Core
5:25 PM Raging Bulls Brent Core
6:00 PM Systematic Takedown Brent Core
6:35 PM Hysteria Rob Core
7:47 PM Former Strangers Tommy Night Session
8:24 PM A Shore Thing Kristen Night Session
9:01 PM Lost At C Jeff Night Session
sunday 9/28
Headliner - Indoor stage
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
10:35 AM Solar Drift Leah Michael Core
11:10 AM The Floating Floor Toms Kristen Get Started
11:30 AM We R Ryan Get Started
12:00 PM Low Tide Mike Core
12:35 PM Given Jarrod Core
1:10 PM Funny Valentine Des Core
2:30 PM Friday Vibes Andy Core
3:05 PM Mascara Kristen Core
3:40 PM breaknshatter Chase Core
4:15 PM T.E.O.M.D.O.A.F Mike Core
4:50 PM Broken Surface Cooper Core
5:35 PM Etc.Kristen Core
6:10 PM The Pulse Casey Core
6:45 PM American Slang Rob Core
7:30 PM Bass Heavy Andy Night Session
8:07 PM Jack's Problem Andy Night Session
8:44 PM The Wednesdays Paul Night Session
sunday 9/28
Headliner - outdoor stage
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
11:55 AM The Only Choice Kelli Core
12:30 PM Wut The Dawg Doin?! Matt Get Started
12:50 PM The Executioners Louis Core
2:00 PM The Roommates Mike Core
2:35 PM Cheeto Fingers Cooper Core
3:20 PM The Resurgents Mike Night Session
3:57 PM Off The Page Rich Night Session
4:34 PM Zone 331 Kristen Night Session
5:11 PM Faucets of Trust Sam Night Session
5:48 PM Red Vinyl John Night Session
6:35 PM Hidden Agenda Rich Night Session
7:12 PM White Lights Tim Night Session
7:49 PM Hot Flashes Rich Night Session
8:26 PM East Of Main Rich Night Session
9:03 PM The Eclectics Rich Night Session
Each Big Gig, our standout LhMA bands and performers are recognized for their memorable performances, celebrating the artists who bring exceptional energy and skill to the stage!
Performer checklist
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DRUMMERS
Warm up off-stage (in the green room) on a quiet drum pad, have drumsticks/stick bag in hand (2 pairs of sticks recommended in case you drop one), earplugs, percussion, and anything else you need ready to go. Look at the drummer’s set up before you and make a mental note of what setup changes need to be made (seat height, cymbal heights/angles, snare height, toms). Make your own checklist.
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BASSISTS
Warm up off-stage, tune your bass off-stage in advance no more than 5 minutes before, have your guitar, strap, pedalboard, picks, earplugs, and anything else you need ready to go. Make your own checklist.
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GUITARISTS
Warm up off-stage, tune your guitar off-stage in advance no more than 5 minutes before, have your guitar, strap, pedalboard, capos, picks, earplugs, and anything else you need ready to go. Make your own checklist.
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PIANISTS
Lakehouse keyboard is provided, ear plugs, etc. If you wish to bring your own, let your teacher know. If so, remember to bring your keyboard, power adapter, and any cables required for your keyboard. Make your own checklist.
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VOCALISTS
Warm up your voice off-stage, have a bottle of water for the stage, earplugs, etc.
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