Fifth Annual Rockland Bergen Music Festival Announced For June 23

(Press Release) On June 23, New Jersey/New York fixture Joe D'Urso will present the fifth annual Rockland-Bergen Music Festival on the borders of Rockland and Bergen counties in Tappan, New York. The festival, now in it’s fifth year, will present 16 artists on two stages and 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 currently on sale on at www.rocklandmusicfestival.com. Similar to last year, anyone born in the calendar year of 1968 will get in for FREE in celebration of their 50th birthday.
 
"As we head into our fifth year of the Rockland-Bergen Music Festival, we keep fine- tuning what we have been told is a very laid back and enjoyable experience. The unique German Masonic Park lends itself to the stripped down feeling of the whole weekend. This is a professional production while at the same time feeling like an extended family BBQ with lots of great musicians, some who happen to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy award winners," says D'Urso.

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"We will once again have two stages of music this year with no overlapping sets so all in attendance can see every performance. The stage on the field this year will be called the 'Glow-Seeger Stage' and it will be sponsored once again by Cannataro Park Avenue Financial and the stage in the Food/Beverage Court is the Mr.Lou/Stefan’s Turning Point Stage.”
 
"Our Festival mission statement reads: '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.' We realize that, unto itself, is unique among festivals and by improving the great talent we present each year, it has created a new type of Festival in our area."
 
This years featured artists include Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Steve Forbert, Joe Grushecky, Jeffrey Gaines, Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, Jim Boggia’s “Bruce Off Broadway”, Joe Delia & The Thieves, Anthony D’Amato and many more. Find the full lineup below.
 

In addition to the outdoor part of the festival during the day on June 23, D'Urso has once again added additional festival programming at the Turning Point and The 76 House on June 22 and 23 during the evening following the festival and a wrap up brunch on June 24.
 
This year, two rows of non-profit tents and tables will adorn each side of the entry to the park and will comprise "Active's Circle of Hope," brought to you by Active International. The non-profits are representative of the fabric of philanthropy and charity in Rockland and Bergen Counties.
 
“We are happy to be part of the Rockland-Bergen Music Festival team,” said Joe Allen, Active’s Senior Vice President, Community Affairs and Employee Communications. “The great music of the two day festival serves as a wonderful backdrop for people to get to know some of the non-profits that help our community each and every day. Having so many charities in one place gives us a great opportunity to support them all.” 
 
“Having Active International as part of the festival is a great addition,” said Joe D’Urso, the festival organizer. “Making the non-profit community a significant part of the two days has always been important to us and since Active is Rockland’s leader in corporate philanthropy, it is a great fit for them to sponsor this part of the festival.”
 
"Like the past four years, the three organizations that I work with throughout the year, the Light of Day Foundation, WhyHunger and Dan Sullivan Foundation will be on site. We are also welcoming back many other organizations and opening our doors for a few more for the first time.," says D'Urso. "In total there will be 15 organizations on site and I personally hope that every music fan that comes to the Festival makes a connection, in some way or another, with at least one organization. That was the genesis of my thought process when putting this all together. I come from a Harry Chapin/Pete Seeger school of thinking at times and I truly believe we all live better/fuller lives when involved with organizations and people who have 'live hearts and live minds.'"
 
Ticket Pricing:
 
Early Bird Ticket Pricing: $40 (April 26 through May 20)
Advance Ticket Pricing: $43 – (May 21 through June 3)
Regular Ticket Pricing: $46 – (June 4 through June 17)
Week of Ticket Pricing: $50 – (June 18 through June 23)
Children 12 and under admitted for Free with Adult
High School and College ID: $20 – day of purchase only, no advance
**1968 – If born in 1968, Free Festival admission, with proof of birthday, in celebration of turning 50
 
Purchase tickets via RocklandMusicFestival.com
 
Main RBMFestival Sponsors:
Cannataro Park Avenue Financial
Rockland County Tourism/I Love NY
Active International
School Of Rock
Wegmans 
Alto Music
Palisades Center
 
Friend RBMFestival Sponsors:
McLaughlin & Associates
Gregg Casserta
 
5th Annual Rockland-Bergen Music Festival Lineup: 
Saturday, June 23 - German Masonic Park, Tappan, NY
Glow-Seeger Stage sponsored by Cannataro Park Avenue Financial
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Steve Forbert
Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan
Jim Boggia's Bruce Off-Broadway
Jeffrey Gaines
School of Rock
 
Saturday, June 23
Mr.Lou/Stefan's Turning Point Stage
Joe Grushecky
Killer Joe & The Thieves
Bobby DiBlasio Band
Tim O'Donohue & TMU
Anthony D'Amato / Loretta Hagen / Meghan Cary
David Frye / Compton Maddux / Annaliese McCarthy
 
Organizations On Site:
"Active's Circle of Hope" - sponsored by Active International 
1) Light of Day
2) WhyHunger
3) People to People
4) Dan Sullivan Foundation
5) Hi-Tor Animal Care Center
6) Habitat for Humanity
7) Homes for Heroes
8) Camp Venture
9) Penguin Plunge
10) V.C.S. - Volunteer Counseling Services
11) Sunrise Day Camp
12) Meals on Wheels
13) South Orangetown Ambulance Corp
 
Festival Information:
 
Rain or Shine Event
Parking: $5
Parking lot opens at 9:30am
Gates open at 10:30am
Music begins at 11:30am
Music ends at 7:30pm
 
Notes:
Blankets and chairs welcomed.
No outside food, beverages, plastic bottles, cans, pets, coolers or knapsacks.
Tailgating is not allowed in German Masonic Park parking lots
 
10x10 tents are allowed into the festival and set up on the “back third” section of the main field. 
 
Additional Programming:
Rockland-Bergen Music Festival - June 22, 23, 24, 2018
 
Friday, June 22 - The Turning Point - Piermont, NY - 8pm
RBMF '18 Kickoff with:
Opening Act: Erin Elkins
Middle Act: The Wonderful Winos with Vini Lopez
Closing Act: Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan
Tickets can be purchased www.turningpointcafe.com
 
Saturday, June 23
The Turning Point - Piermont, NY - 8:30pm
RBMF’18 Evening Show with:
Opening Act: Slippery Chickens
Middle Act: Joe Grushecky
Closing Act: Joe D'Urso's Acoustic Excursion
Tickets can be purchased www.turningpointcafe.com
 
Sunday, June 24
Bluegrass RBMF'18 Goodbye Brunch
’76 House – Tappan, NY – 11am-2pm