Where has the band performed?

Lincoln Center, Lollapalooza, Symphony Space, the Levitt Foundation, Wolf Trap, Madison Square Park and SummerStage NYC, as well as museums, festivals and community events across the country.

Festivals · Concert series · Community events · Family stages

Festivals & Concerts

The family-stage band behind Lincoln Center, Lollapalooza and Wolf Trap, ready for your festival, concert series or community celebration. Kids, parents and grandparents all end up on their feet.

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Lincoln CenterLollapaloozaWolf TrapSiriusXM Kids Place LiveSymphony SpaceSummerStage NYCLevitt PavilionMadison Square ParkNew York Public LibraryPaste Studios

Made for big stages

A concert for the whole family

Family audiences come in every size and age. Michael & the Rockness Monsters are built for all of them at once.

Festivals

Family stages and summer concert series, from Lollapalooza to SummerStage NYC and the Levitt Foundation.

Michael leading a crowd at a community event

Community Events

Street festivals, holiday celebrations and town concerts, with a lineup sized to your crowd.

Museums

Family days and weekend programs at museums and cultural centers, including the Jewish Museum in New York.

Students gathered for a Michael & the Rockness Monsters show

Camps

Camp concerts and end-of-summer celebrations where even the 18-year-old counselors end up dancing.

All ages

Why programmers book Michael & the Rockness Monsters

Everybody's in the show

Little ones dance, big kids sing back every chorus, and the grown-ups who came to watch end up clapping along. The songs are funny, catchy and kind, played live on trombone, sax, drums and guitar.

Full-band concerts for crowds of 10 to 1,000+
45+ minutes, customizable to your schedule
Promotional materials to help fill the crowd

Michael with fans after a summer park show

Heard on the radio, seen on big stages

A name families know

Kids hear the band on SiriusXM Kids Place Live (Channel 134), and the album Big Thoughts for Little Humans is praised for soulful melodies and moving messages. The band has played Paste Studios and WNYC. That gives your marketing team plenty to work with.

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Past & upcoming bookings include

Where the band has played

Lincoln Center
Lollapalooza
Symphony Space
Levitt Foundation
Wolf Trap
Madison Square Park
SummerStage NYC
Jewish Museum NYC
Township of Weehawken
Paste Studios

Plus numerous museums, festivals and community events across the country.

Truly fantastic music that all ages were grooving together! In a time where we can all use soulful joyous tunes and enjoy them in community, you and your band brought that delightful inclusive spirit!

Rachel Levine, Jewish Museum NYC

Michael got all the kids up on their feet and dancing like crazy. Parents were very pleased and couldn't stop taking pics and videos.

Township of Weehawken

Concert FAQ

Quick answers

How long is a festival or concert show?

Shows run 45 minutes or longer, depending on your needs.

Can the band play outdoors?

Yes. The band regularly plays outdoor festivals and concert series. Larger outdoor stages typically provide amplification.

What ages is it for?

All ages, from babies to 12-year-olds. The whole family ends up dancing.

Can the band do more than one show in a day?

Yes. Tell us how many sets you're planning when you send your request.

Add the Monsters to your lineup

Tell us about your festival, concert series or community event and Michael & the Rockness Monsters will match the right show.

Book a Show

Questions first? Call 732.205.1971.