Sat Oct 28
Mike Rocket "I'm Dreaming Of A Better World" Release
7PM / $30 | $4.60 Fees Get Tickets
Mike Rocket
Mike Rocket will officially be releasing his song "I'm Dreaming Of A Better World" (2023 A.W.L version).
Special guests Emily Keating and Rory D'Lasnow will also be performing. A portion of ticket sales will be going to WhyHunger.org.
Mike Rocket: Hailing from a musical odyssey that began at the tender age of 6, Mike Rocket has blossomed into an extraordinary artist whose name reverberates in the modern music scene. With an uncanny resemblance to Bruce Springsteen in his youth, Mike's musical journey ignited with violin lessons and evolved into a captivating mastery of singing, performing, and songwriting. His youthful escapades included karaoke and piano experiments, each note shaping the artist he would become.
At the nucleus of his sonic universe lies his latest masterpiece, "I'm Dreaming Of A Better World." What commenced as a poem in 2011 evolved with the guidance of vocal coach Katie Agresta and an unexpected encounter with Clive Davis. The song's evolution alongside producer Thomas Hutchings culminates in a highly anticipated October debut, destined to be a beacon of change. Beyond the limelight, Rocket is a guiding light in the world of education, imparting wisdom as a social studies teacher in New Jersey.
Rocket's meteoric ascent to fame culminated in an awe-inspiring feat – 1,116 consecutive days of livestream concerts. During this time, he made Pollstar's Top 100 Livestreamers list for the year 2020, a testament to his dedication and talent. As an Artist Against Hunger & Poverty for WhyHunger.org, his music transcends entertainment, embracing social change.
From prestigious festivals like the Firefly Music Festival and SXSW to sharing stages with legends, Mike Rocket's journey is one of unwavering commitment and resonating melody. His renditions of "Give The Girl A Kiss" and "I Wanna Be With You" grace E Street Radio, while original songs including "Gotta Get To The Jersey Shore" find a home on 1071The Boss & other local stations.
Emily Keating is a force to be reckoned with. Born and raised on The Upper West Side of Manhattan, she started songwriting at fourteen years old and never looked back. A folk-pop musician, in April 2020 she released her critically acclaimed debut EP, HEART, co-produced by Grammy-winning Bob Cutarella and Fran Cathcart. With a devoted following in New York and parts of South America, her audience continues to expand. Graduating from Dickinson College in 2014 where she first started to play to captive audiences, Emily has since performed at venues such as The Brooklyn Bowl, Cafe Wha, The Town Crier, Colony Woodstock, City WineryNYC, and many more. Born to be a performer and raised by two photographers, Emily thrives both as a solo artist on stage, and with her full band. With a sound reminiscent of Florence and the Machine and Regina Spektor, Emily has an angelic voice often compared to Joni Mitchell.
Rory D'Lasnow has been heralded as a “golden-voiced troubadour” and one of the “32 N.J. bands and artists you need to hear in 2022” by NJ.com. Rory picked up his late father’s guitar upside-down and backwards at the age of six. Despite never turning his guitar right-side up, Rory’s unique contemplative sound has propelled him on to perform at some of the nation’s most distinguished venues and festivals from Mercury Lounge and Rockwood Music Hall in New York, Hotel Cafe and The Viper Room in Los Angeles, and The Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival in his home state of New Jersey.
Photo by Mitchell Bilus
Approx Running Time: 75+ Minutes
Genre: Album Release, Live Music, Rock Music, Pop, Storytelling
Please Note: the venue has a 2-beverage minimum per person.
7PM / $30 | $4.60 Fees Get Tickets