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 January 30th, Saturday January 31st, Sunday February 1st, Friday February 6th, Saturday February 7th
at the Asbury Lanes
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 winter 2026 BIG gig SCHEDULE
Mark your calendar with your performance date and time!
Friday 1/30
at the asbury lanes
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
4:30 PM Electric Diamond Tommy H. Core
5:05 PM Rockin’ Reapers Tommy Horner Core
5:40 PM Solar Drift Liam W. Core
6:15 PM The Executioners Louis S. Core
7:00 PM Bass Heavy Andy L. Night Session
7:37 PM East of Main Rich L. Night Session
8:14 PM Eclectics Rich L. Night Session
8:51 PM Dropouts Andy L. Night Session
9:28 PM Lost At C Jeff M. Night Session
10:05 PM White Lights Brent B. Night Session
saturday 1/31
at the asbury lanes
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
10:00 AM Saturday 9:30am Get Started Jrs. Mary Jodry
10:20 AM Saturday 11am Get Started Jrs. Mary Jodry
10:40 AM Wednesday 4pm Get Started Jrs. Abbie Griffin
11:00 AM 6~7 Andy L. Get Started
11:30 AM Dee Pickle Nation Aiden V. Get Started
11:50 AM We R Ryan G. Get Started
12:10 PM Dropout Jr's Brent B. Get Started
12:30 PM The Sellouts Bryan H. Get Started
1:00 PM Powermints Abbie G. Core
1:35 PM [insert band name here] Bryan H. Core
2:10 PM Cannabalistic Chicken Brent B. Core
2:45 PM Fit For a Funeral Mike B. Core
3:20 PM Low Tide Mike B. Core
3:55 PM Raging Bulls Brent B. Core
4:40 PM The Metrognomes Cooper B. Core
5:15 PM Nosebleed Brent B. Core
5:50 PM Celestia's Vengeance Chase E. Core
6:25 PM Mascara Kristen W. Core
7:00 PM Breaknshatter Chase E. Core
7:45 PM Jack's Problem Cooper B. Night Session
8:22 PM The Resurgents Mike B. Night Session
8:59 PM Former Strangers Ben K. Night Session
9:36 PM Lady Apocalypse John C. Night Session
sunday 2/1
at the asbury lanes
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
9:50 AM J3K Kristen W. Get Started
10:10 AM Musicianal Mario's Aiden V. Get Started
10:30 AM Drums on Fire Abbie G. Get Started
10:50 AM Wut The Dawg Doin?! Tommy H. Get Started
11:35 AM Surf Tacos Aiden V. Core
12:10 PM Space Crocs Aiden V. Core
12:45 PM The Only Choice Pete W. Core
1:30 PM PB & Jammers Abbie G. Core
2:05 PM Gig Pigs Andy L. Core
2:40 PM Fickle Horizon Des S. Core
3:15 PM Von Dünkee Mike Bustamante Core
4:00 PM Wracket Wraff Brent B. Core
4:35 PM Systematic Takedown Brent B. Core
5:10 PM Asphyxia Rich L. Core
5:47 PM The Tuens Dan W. Night Session
6:24 PM Red Vinyl John C. Night Session
7:11 PM The Pulse Rob T. Core
7:48 PM Faucets of Trust Sam B. Night Session
8:25 PM Supermoon Rob T. Night Session
9:02 PM Sacré Blues Band Mike Bustamante Night Session
5:42 PM Pocket Pickers Pete W. Night Session
6:19 PM Lunch Parade Rob T. Night Session
6:56 PM Salty Wayz Andy L. Night Session
7:43 PM Spare Capo Ryan G. Night Session
8:20 PM The Nameless Bryan H. Night Session
8:57 PM The Shingles Rob T. Night Session
9:34 PM Hidden Agenda Tommy H. Night Session
Friday 2/6
at the asbury lanes
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
Saturday 2/7
at the asbury lanes
* ARRIVE 45 MINUTES AHEAD OF YOUR SET TIME *
10:00 AM Saturday 9:30am Cadets Kristen & Aiden
10:20 AM Wednesday 4pm Cadets Mary O.
10:40 AM Kings and Queens Rich L. Core
11:45 AM Crazy Gang Ben K. Get Started
12:20 PM Cosmic Katz Brent B. Core
12:55 PM Take 2 Tommy H. Core
1:30 PM Static Tone Tommy H. Core
2:15 PM Broken Surface Cooper B. Core
2:50 PM Ben K. Wednesday 6 PM Core
3:25 PM Etc. Kristen W. Core
4:00 PM Violyte Bytes Sam B. Core
4:35 PM American Slang Rob T. Core
5:10 PM Hysteria Ben K. Core
5:55 PM Flat Catz Andrew P. Night Session
6:32 PM A Shore Thing Kristen W. Night Session
7:09 PM Tornado Watch Andy L. Night Session
7:46 PM Zone 331 Kristen W. Night Session
8:33 PM The Wednesdays Mike Bustamante Night Session
9:10 PM Off The Page Rich L. Night Session
9:47 PM Hot Flashes Rich L. 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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