Fourth Annual Rockland-Bergen Music Festival Announced for June 24 and 25

(Press Release) On  June 24 and 25, New Jersey/New York fixture  Joe D'Urso   will present the fourth annual  Rockland-Bergen Music Festival  on the borders of Rockland and Bergen counties in Tappan, New York. The festival, which has now become an anticipated event in area, will feature over 33 artists on two stages as well as 15 non-profit organizations to realize D'Urso's vision of a musical event that combines great music and important causes.
 
Early bird tickets are now on sale at the price of $45 or $51 for a two day pass. Visit  www.rocklandmusicfestival.com  for pricing and details. As in years past, anyone born in the calendar year of 1967 can enter the festival for FREE in celebration of their 50th birthday. 
 
"As we enter our fourth year, fans can expect a lot of the same things that we have been doing the past few years. Festival fans have said that this is their favorite small music festival as it feels like a family BBQ with famous and talented people walking around and performing. I personally love that line as that is exactly what I was going for when I started 4 years ago. The RBMF is a true labor of love as I wanted to bring fantastic music to the border area of Rockland and Bergen counties as we have never had anything like this in our area. Now, we have had various Grammy winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members. Not bad for a family BBQ!" said D'Urso about the fourth installment of this annual event.

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This year, the festival will break down into two distinct days. On Satuday, June 24, the stages will be focused on nationally known touring acts like the Jake Clemons Band, John Cafferty & Beaver Brown, Steve Forbert, Joe Grushecky, Jeffrey Gaines, Hollis Brown, Christine Oilman & Rebel Montez, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, and more. Sunday, June 25 will keep the focus on the most talented local artists in the area like Neil Berg's Pianomen (Billy Joel/Elton John), Rita Harvey's Heart Like A Wheel Tribute to Linda Ronstadt, Walkin' After Midnight: Patsy Cline Tribute with Carter Calvert, Rex & The Rockabilly Kings (Early Elvis), Jeb Jones plays The Dead (Johnny Markowski), Dead Mile Dance  and more.
 
For the second day of the festival, D'Urso wanted to create a more inclusive day of music. "We have also changed the ticket pricing for the second date to a incredibly reasonably ticket price of $10/$12 per person and the first day of the festival will be somewhat similar to last year with ticket prices ranging from $45 to $53 per person," said D'Urso. 
 
On June 23, there will be a kickoff concert at the Turning Point in Piermont, NY with Anthony D'Amato and Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan. On June 24, there will be an evening show at the Turning Point featuring Joe Grushecky, Ben Arnold and Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan. Tickers for the Turning Point shows are sold separately and can be purchases at  www.rocklandmusicfestival.com.

Rockland-Bergen Music Festival's mission is to bring great music to the beautiful areas of Rockland and Bergen counties area while raising awareness and consciousness of many organizations that are doing great work in various fields of health and humanity and have them be discovered and supported by music fans.
 
"As we have had in the past, there will be 15 or so not for profit/501C3/charities on site each day from the local community and region. My goal is to have every person who attends to discover an organization and maybe get involved with those folks. Enriching lives along the way, both the festival go’er and the organization. It's not your normal 'festival fare' when walking around but it has been a wonderful 'adventure' and I have to thank my friend Joe Allen and Active International for helping me create "Active’s Circle of Hope" which donates funds to each organization on site.  The organizations also receive donations from folks at the festival, but more so, relationships start," said D'Urso about the charitable organizations on site.
 
Saturday, June 24 
Jake Clemons Band
John Cafferty & Beaver Brown
Steve Forbert
Joe Grushecky
Hollis Brown,
Jeffrey Gaines
Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan
Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez
Jesse Terry,
Finn & The Sharks
Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes
Mike Rocket
Joe D'Urso's Acoustic Excursion
 
Sunday, June 25
Neil Berg's Pianomen (Billy Joel/Elton John)
Rita Harvey's Heart Like A Wheel Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
Walkin' After Midnight: Patsy Cline Tribute with Carter Calvert
Rex & The Rockabilly Kings (Early Elvis)
Dead Mile Dance (Allman Brothers)
Jeb Jones plays The Grateful Dead (Johnny Markowski)
School of Rock Orangeburg
Isabella Rose
Tim O'Donohue & TMU
Blarney Stew
Mojo Foot
Better Than Bowling
Damage Radio
Bobby DiBlasio
Tommy Dunn Band
Patrick Jones
Adam Falcon
Rick Ilowite
Ayanna Martine

Rockland-Bergen Music Festival 2017:
June 23 - The Turning Point - Piermont, NY - 8:00pm
June 24 - German Masonic Park - Tappan, NY - 10:45am
June 24 - The Turning Point - Piermont, NY - 8:00pm
June 25 - German Masonic Park - Tappan, NY - 10:45am
June 25 - The '76 House - Tappan, NY - 8:30pm
 
Tickets on sale:  www.rocklandmusicfestival.com
 
High School and College ID: Day-of purchase only, no advance purchase
 
Anyone born in 1967 gets free entrance in celebration of their 50th birthday
 
Festival Information: Rain or Shine Event
Parking Lot opens at 9:30am - $5
Tailgating is not allowed in the German Masonic Park parking lots
Hours of Event: Parking lot opens at 9:30am
German Masonic Park gates open at 10:30am
Music begins at 11:00am each day
Music ends at 7:45pm each day
 
10 x 10 Tents:
A limited amount of 10x10 tents allowed into the festival.
These tents would be set up on the "back third" section of the main field.
 
Other Festival Info: Promo events
The Palisades Center - West Nyack, New York
4th Floor across from Levity Live and 5 Wits
RBMFestival Songwriters with local songwriters and School of Rock Orangeburg performers.
There are tables and chairs so you can sit, listen and be comfortable!
 
Dates:
Friday, June 2 - 6pm-9pm
Saturday, June 10 - 1pm-4pm
Sunday, June 11 - 1pm-4pm
Saturday, June 17 - 2pm-5pm
 
Charitable Organizations on site during the RBM Festival 2017:
Light of Day
WhyHunger
People to People
Dan Sullivan Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
March of Dimes
Penguin Plunge
Sunrise Day Camp
VCS
Love, Hope and Strength
South Orangetown Ambulance Corp
Orangetown Auxiliary Police
Hi Tor Animal Shelter
 
What to bring to the RBMF 2017... besides your tickets!
 Blankets and chairs are welcome.
Hats, sunglasses and bandannas for shade.
Personal identification & medical documentation, in case of emergency.
Cash is good to bring. There is an ATM on site as well and the town of Tappan is close by.
Rain gear, just in case.
Clothing with a hood.
Extra pair of shoes/sneakers.
Sunscreen.
 
Please do NOT bring: 
Liquor
Beer
Wine
Soda
Water
Bottles (Glass or Plastic)
Coolers
Backpacks
No Guns or Knives (really?)
No Fireworks
No Illegal Substances
No Pets (Service animals, trained to assist an individual with a disability, are allowed)