Mickey Who - Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Night - Saturday August 2nd, 2014 at 8:00PM

 Mickey Who - Comedy Showcase and Open Mic Night

Saturday August 2nd, 2014, at 8:00PM - Admission: $10.00

Mickey Who? = Mickey Loesch = Comedy Guru

Mickey has revolutionized comedy utilizing snappy repartee from sidekicks with an innovative multi-microphone format. A trampoline and a rubber chicken named Lloyd are also incorporated into the frenzy!!

Mickey has entertained audiences by hosting and producing his own stand-up comedy showcase including a "Pro Staff" of regular performers in a concert style setting... Performed and produced hundreds of shows ... keeping track not unlike that of McDonalds. The shows feature and are built around Mickey's own stand-up routine!

Mickey's style can be mellow to maniacal as his refreshing funny "off-kilter" comedy style leaves a lasting impression on any audience... Not unlike that of a branding iron.

Mickey's Live show production experience also gives him a vast understanding of promotion, advertising, sales, target marketing and public relations...

Mickey simply gives his audience what they want... So they keep coming back for more!

About the Artist:

Mickey Loesch is an actor and a comedian. This means if he says something and its not funny, then he's acting. Mickey is also the creator and host of the long-running open mike stand-up comedy showcase. The- comedy-show-of-record, that is. Mickey went to school in Normal , Illinois, and is currently leading an abnormal lifestyle.

The Music Den's 3-DAY 30th Anniversary SALE has begun - July 11th to 13th, 2014

The Music Den's 3-DAY 30th Anniversary SALE has begun! Check out these deals below. Up to 30% off! Only available in-store, July 11th to 13th, 2014.

Used Instruments and Gear - 30% OFF
Cables - 30% OFF
Gibson Guitars - Too low to say!
Guitar accessories - 20% OFF
Pianos and Digital Pianos - 20% OFF
Guitar Amplifiers - 20% OFF
Bass Amplifiers - 20% OFF
Acoustic Guitars - 20% OFF
Drum Sets - 20% OFF
Drumheads - 20% OFF
Sheet Music - 15% OFF
Yamaha Band Instruments - Too low to say!
Band Accessories - 15% OFF
Keyboards - 15% OFF
Speakers - 15% OFF
Fender Guitars and Basses - Too low to say!
Percussion - 15% OFF
Band and Orchestra Instruments - 10% OFF
Microphones - 10% OFF
Strings - Buy two get one free!
Drum Sticks - Buy two get one free!

The Music Den Celebrates 30 Years of Musical Instrument Sales in New Jersey with 3-Day Sale

The Music Den announces 3 day sale and outdoor party in celebration of 30 years of providing musical instrument sales and rentals in the New Jersey area. 

(PRWEB) July 02, 2014

The Music Den will be celebrating its 30th year in the musical instrument retail industry July 11th-13th, 2014. The celebration will begin with a 3-day musical instrument sale that Friday, with discounts of up to 30% off current prices, and will culminate in a “Bands, Beer, and Bargains” outdoor tent party on Sunday, July 13th at their Randolph location. The party will feature bands playing from 12-5pm, starting with popular local rock band, “Boys Night Out.”

But the festivities won’t end there. “This is just the kickoff. You’re going to see us celebrating our 30th Anniversary all year long,” said Brian Lee, sales manager for The Music Den in Randolph, New Jersey.

In addition to the sale, The Music Den will also be releasing a new version of its website that week, completely redesigned in a responsive format so that it can be used on a mobile device. The new website will be offering a special free shipping deal for all orders over $30.

Brothers Tom and Jerry Scognamiglio, along with their father, Guy, opened their first music store in a little strip mall in Landing, New Jersey in July, 1984. Over time, The Music Den grew to include a store in Parsippany, mall stores in Ledgewood and Kinnelon, and a warehouse facility in Wharton.

The Music Den now has just two locations, in Butler and Randolph, New Jersey. The Randolph location is its flagship facility, and boasts two floors of musical instruments and equipment, 13 private lesson studios, repairs department, full warehouse and their 120-seat auditorium, the Randolph Performing Arts Center. Unveiled in 2010, the Randolph Performing Arts Center has had a huge impact on the community, providing a much needed home for student recitals, concerts, clinics, band camps and plays.

The Music Den also has a thriving online presence. In 2002, they built their first website at themusicden.com and in 2006 branched out into ecommerce, online rentals and payments. The Music Den has particularly made an impact on auction giant eBay, where they currently have over 17,000 feedback responses.

The Music Den is also one of only four music retailers in the country that have a GSA schedule contract which allow them to directly and efficiently sell to the federal government and federal customers wishing to purchase music related goods.

The Music Den is a true full line musical instrument store. More that just guitars, bass, and drums, The Music Den sells pianos, rents and repairs band and orchestra instruments, offers private and group musical instrument lessons, and offers concerts and clinics. They also have a contracting division that does PA installations for churches, schools, gyms, venues, concert halls, and stadiums.

For more information on The Music Den or the Randolph Performing Arts Center, please visit their website at http://www.themusicden.com, stop by their locations in Randolph or Butler, New Jersey, or call them at (800)-479-1189.

Casting Call and Audition for Annie Jr - A Broadway Jr Play

Casting Call and Audition for "Annie Jr.",
A Broadway Jr. Play

The Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den proudly presents: Annie Jr.

Come and join our cast for our first production of a Broadway Jr. Play! This delightful and well-known play will bring years of wonderful memories and enrichment to your child's musical and acting experiences. The children will audition for their roles in June and the cast list will be announced by June 30th. This will give each cast member an opportunity over the summer to hone his or her role to perfection by the time rehearsals begin.

FREE Pre-Audition Workshop: June 21st 2014, 10:00AM to 1:00PM
 
Cast Size: 20
Ages: 7 - 14
Two Casts: Leads will perform 3 times each.
Ensemble: Leads will perform in ensemble when not scheduled for lead performance.

Auditions:
June 26 - 2-4 PM
June 27 - 2-5 PM
June 28 - 10-2 PM
(For Audition Material and a Cast List: Go to BroadwayJr.com, click resources, click audition central, and then click "Annie Jr".)

Cost: Once accepted as a cast member, the cost of participation is $300. Payment can be made in three separate installments of $100 each.

Performances: November 14, 15, & 16 and November 21, 22, & 23, 2014

Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will begin in September after the school year is underway. All rehearsals will take place after school. In September and early October, rehearsals will be twice per week broken down by Cast I and Cast II. Rehearsals will increase as the end of October approaches. All cast members must commit to a rigorous schedule set forth in the contract.

Parental Assistance:
Parents are encouraged to sign up for production assistance as soon as their child has accepted a role in the production. There will be a sign up list at the acceptance meeting.

Contracts:
Each cast member will be given a contract with rehearsal dates, rehearsal etiquette, and care of materials used in the production. Contracts will be given out upon cast list release.

Associated additional costs:
Ad copy: Each cast member will be expected to gather a minimum of $50 in playbill advertising.
Pizza Night: At the end of the production, a cast party will take place. Each cast member must contribute $10 to the pizza party.
T-shirts: Cast members will receive one free memory Tee and may purchase additional t-shirts for $20 each.
Cast Group Photo: Each cast member must purchase a cast photo. Cost TBD.

Other Volunteer Roles Available:
Stage Hand
Lighting
Prop and Set Creator
Costume Assistant
Make-up
Door, Seating, and Program attendants
Intermission Sales

Thank you for your interest and participation! 

Angela Marcone, Education Coordinator, The Music Den (973) 927-5800 ext. 106 

Angelica Laucius, Musical Director and Co-Director
Bernadette Fivehouse, Costuming, Props, Choreography
Rosalie Tenseth, Acting Coach, Co-Director (The Acting Academy)

Thank You Les - A Tribute To Les Paul - Documentary Screening - Monday June 9th, 8:00PM

Thank You Les - A Tribute To Les Paul - Documentary Screening

"Thank You Les" the documentary is a feature-length film highlighting distinctive recording sessions which pay tribute to the legendary Les Paul and his beloved music and styles. With a star-studded line-up led by Lou Pallo, the guitarist who was at Les' side performing for close to 40-years, we're cast into Les' inner circle through the songs Les loved plus exclusive interviews and stories, which provide the viewer insight to Les Paul's genius, industry impact, endless drive and sense of humor as fondly shared by the hand-picked cast of musicians and friends.

Monday June 9th, 8:00PM
Ticket Price: $5.00

CAST:
Johnny A, Eddie Brigati Jr. (The Rascals), Blondie Chaplin (Beach Boys/Rolling Stones), Melinda Doolittle (American Idol), Nokie Edwards (The Ventures), Jose Feliciano, Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), Bob Leive, Jay Leonhart, Steve Miller, Bucky Pizzarelli (Legendary Jazz Guitarist), Jon Paris, Keith Richards, Arlen Roth, Lexie Roth, Slash

Past and current members of Les Paul's Trio*
John Colianni - member, Gary Mazzaroppi - former member, Paul Nowinski - former member, Nicki Parrott- member, Lou Pallo - member and leader, Frank Vignola - former member, Rio Clemente - The Bishop of Jazz, Tommy Doyle - Les' Soundman/Luthier 30-years, Rusty Les Paul Jr. - Les' son, Joey Reynolds - Radio Personality

*Since Les Paul's passing in 2009, the Les Paul Trio continues to perform on Monday evenings in his honor with guest musicians at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City.

Presonus Thunder Road Show - FREE Clinic - Wednesday May 21, 2014 8:00pm

Presonus Thunder Road Show - FREE Clinic

Wednesday May 21, 2014 8:00pm
at the Randolph Performing Arts Center at The Music Den

Hear the new StudioLive AI PA-Series speakers live and up close and experience the power of AI mixers at.

Don't miss this chance to learn how Active Integration can make you sound better and more productive.

Presonus is bringing the latest and greatest PreSonus technologies to your neighborhood! On this outing, we will have the new StudioLive AI PA Loudspeakers, the StudioLive 32.4.2AI, and the brand-new StudioLive 16.4.2AI!

Geoff Vella - The Music Den's Teacher Of The Month for May 2014

Announcing The Music Den's Teacher Of The Month for May 2014 - Geoff Vella

At The Music Den, we are proud of our teachers and their accomplishments. We want you to know a little about them so we are featuring one teacher each month. Congratulations to Geoff Vella, our May 2014 featured "Teacher of the Month". 

Geoff has a multitude of skills to offer students and clients of The Music Den and has been a favored instructor for several years. He studied music at Morris County College with classical guitar as his primary instrument and piano as his secondary. Geoff teaches many styles ranging from Flamenco to contemporary rock and pop. His warm personality makes any student young or old feel comfortable and at ease when taking lessons.

Geoff recently added Thursdays to his schedule! Call now to book a lesson with Geoff. 

Geoff also has over 12 years of experience as a Luthier, and provides his services in-house at The Music Den for stringed and fretted instrument repairs. He graduated from Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in 2000 and then furthered his development at EMMC in Elkhart, Indiana where he did orchestral instrument repair, set up, and maintenance.

Congratulations Geoff Vella!