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Local teens get chance to open concert

Posted by Caitlin Rung October 21, 2010 10:04 AM

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By Caitlin Rung, Town Correspondent

Josh Nelson.jpgNorth Shore Teen Initiative is sponsoring the first annual Rockfest featuring The Josh Nelson Project and a battle of the bands on Sunday, Nov. 14  from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Josh Nelson (left) is one of modern Jewish music’s most popular performers, producers and, most recently, part of the team that’s composing the Broadway musical version of “Sleepless in Seattle.” His music is celebrated around the world and integrated into the repertoires of congregations, camps, and communities.

The event will take place at the Congregation Shirat Hayam in Swampscott. Four local bands will be selected to open for The Josh Nelson Project. Participating teen bands will begin dress rehearsal and master class workshops at 10 a.m. the morning of the concert. Also, any teen musician or band may sign up for “jam space” to play with other teens immediately before the Rockfest 2010  from 4 to 6 p.m.

Members of  local bands wishing to open for The Josh Nelson Project should be a student in grades 8 through 12. Bands who would like to audition should submit a video of their band performing by Monday, Oct. 25. Musicians can review NSTI’s Rockfest 2010 North Shore YouTube Audition Instructions before submitting audition videos at www.nsteeninitiative.org.

Volunteers are needed to help with food, publicity, set up, clean up, or helping the band. Admission is free when you sign up in advance and $5 at the door. The performances are open to the public.

To find out more about Rockfest and signup online, visit www.nsteeninitiative.org. E-mail  info@nsteeniniative.org or call 781-244-5544 for more information.
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