2024 ARTISTS
2024 Featured Artists
The Gilfords - 80's Rock Covers
Bauer Center Stage - 7:30pm
The Gilfords are NYC’s premier 80s rock cover band. No shtick, just an all-out party. They’ve spent the past 15+ yrs blowing roofs off bars & turning parties into unforgettable nights.
Michael Ghegan & Quincy Mumford - R&B
Bauer Center Stage - 5:40pm
Michael Ghegan is a musician best known for his unique saxophone playing style. Hailing from Maplewood, Ghegan has collaborated with famous artists including Elton John, Justin Timberlake, and Aerosmith and has performed all over the world. Ghegan’s bandmate Quincy Mumford hails from NJ’s musical mecca, Asbury Park, where he is known for blending hip-hop beats and soulful melodies in his unique approach to R&B music.
Toad and the Stooligans - Hip-hop / Funk / Jazz
Bauer Center Stage - 6:20pm
Fantastic mix of hip hop, rock and jazz. They bring the creative lyrics of hip hop and the awesome beat of a band to make something unlike what you have heard before.
Bauer Center Stage & Riverside Stage
Artists A-Z
Andaaz Dance Group - Dance
Riverside Stage - 3:55pm
Andaaz Dance Club is Millburn High School’s premier Bollywood dance group, whose members have backgrounds in a variety of styles, including Bollywood, hip hop, kathak, and bharatanatyam. They have performed at many venues including MHS annual winter and spring concerts, the International Festival, and at Six Flags Dance Fest.
Bauer Center Stage - 1:10pm
A lifelong passion for classic rock and heavy metal brought together Priya (vocals), Abhisheka (lead guitar/vocals), Naman (rhythm guitar/vocals), Kush (keyboard), Chetan (bass), and Vinu (drums) to form Agni (meaning Fire). Covering hits from Pink Floyd to Metallica and Guns N’ Roses, they are looking forward to setting the stage on fire for the 2nd year in a row!
Big Train - Horn-infused R&B / Soul
Bauer Center Stage - 3:25pm
Big Train plays horn-infused R&B and Soul. Available for parties. Reasonable rates. Very few bad habits.
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Bollywood Dancers - Dance Troupe
Bauer Center Stage - 2:35pm
To be announced
Catalina - Alternative R&B / HipHop
Bauer Center Stage - 7:00pm
I create music for those of substance that may not always be able to put their feelings into words but have something to say. I thrive off of being different and creating new lanes for myself! I want people to know they do not need to fit into a certain image to feel heard and seen. It is okay to just be who you are, it is okay to be vulnerable, it is okay to love how you were born. My brand stands for just doing what you love, finding a way to express yourself, and running with it; whether people like it or not!
Riverside Stage - 4:45pm
Distortion plays mostly covers by bands such as Metallica, Rush, System of A Down, and Van Halen and also plays a few originals.​​
Gabriel Rivera - Indie Folk / Rock
Riverside Stage - 4:05pm
Gabe Rivera writes his indie-rock tunes alone in his bedroom and has performed at places such as the Stone Pony and the American Dream mall with his live band. Inspired by the Beatles, The Backseat Lovers, and more, his music aims to touch the hearts of those who listen.
Ishika - Dance
Riverside Stage - 3:00pm
Ishika has loved dance since she was 3 and started dancing professionally when she was 5. She joined her studio Indianica through that passion and met many friends as well. She wants to showcase her abilities to a more public audience.
Jason Didner & The Drive - Jersey Rock
Riverside Stage - 2:05pm
A Jason Didner and the Drive performance is a conversation between band and audience. "Too Many Tabs Open" becomes a call-and-response where everyone gets to vent about our constantly-wired world, along with Leah Fox on drums and Alyssa Menes on bass.
Jason, the band’s singer/songwriter, has been on NPR with his song "You Can't Get There from Here in Jersey," which the Asbury Park Press listed in its top 10 songs of 2022 by NJ artists. Jason opened for Willie Nile at the Outpost in the Burbs concert series in spring 2023. The band then debuted at Millburn Rocktoberfest.
Jessica Layton - National Anthem
Bauer Center Stage - 12:00pm
Jessica Layton moved to Short Hills with her husband Andrew Catalon and son, CJ, in 2016 so she could pursue her career in TV news in NYC. A graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, she is currently a news anchor for NBC / MSNBC. Her other passion in life is music. Jessica began singing professionally when she was 10 years old - recording radio jingles and children’s music. In addition to also working as a cantor at St Rose of Lima Church and singing at weddings and funerals, she’s performed the National Anthem at major sporting and political events. She is thrilled to be singing the National Anthem for the first time at Rocktoberfest and enjoying Emcee duties while her 10 year old son CJ has fun in the Kid Zone!
K-Pop Dance Troupe - Dance
Riverside Stage - 2:35pm
Kpop Dance Club was created to inspire students at Millburn High School to express their passion in dance. We hope to foster a fun and supportive environment while improving on our abilities and celebrating Korean culture and music
Millburn Moksha - Bollywood / Classic Hindi Covers
Bauer Center Stage - 2:40pm
Local band, Millburn Moksha, are coming back, for the third year, to perform at Rocktoberfest. The band has grown in size and popularity. The musicians of the group come together to play covers for popular Hindi music
The Parkers - Alternative / Electric Pop / Rock
Bauer Center Stage - 4:55pm
The Parkers are sensual and subversive. Coded within their grungy synth-pop are anthems of disenfranchisement, burning missives to toxic love, and searing social commentary. Now, sisters Anya Parker-Lentz and Kate Parker-Lentz are poised to warp mass minds with an edgy dose of modern-vintage pop. The group has mined an aesthetic that appropriates imagery and inspiration from 1970s wasted American youth, classic rock swagger, clever punk rock mind games, and the fearless artistry of modern electro-pop. It’s a classic-current mashup that’s both familiar and futuristic. Blond and doe eyed, the sisters exude a detached suburban cool, but, in reality, are prodigiously gifted and tirelessly driven musicians. Anya and Kate are both accomplished singers, lyricists, harmony vocalists, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists capable of building their own tracks from the bottom up.
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Rhythm Tolee - Bhangra / Punjabi Folk /Sufi
Riverside Stage - 6:40pm
Rhythm Tolee is an award winning New York City based Punjabi band with members from music boroughs of New York and New Jersey. "Tolee" means "A free spirited group of people" in Punjabi language. This is exactly what Rhythm Tolee is, a group of free spirited artists with Rhythm. Rhythm Tolee performs a wide variety of songs by mixing Punjabi Folk and Sufi music with hip tunes.
Sanjana Krishnan - Acoustic / A Capella
Riverside Stage - 12:50pm
Sanjana Krishnan, a student at Millburn High School, has been performing since the age of 5. She enjoys performing in musicals and has been taking voice lessons for many years. She is back singing at Rocktoberfest for the third year!
Riverside Stage - 3:10pm
Our Street Team is the top tier of our Performance Program, representing our hardest working and most advanced students. They have additional performance opportunities over the course of the year and an annual Summer Tour. Annually our Street Team rocks for great causes, raising thousands of dollars for organizations like New Eyes for the Needy and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America. Street Team is a precursor to the School of Rock National AllStars program. Five of our SoR Chatham Street Team musicians earned a spot on the 2019 National All Star teams, touring the country, playing stages like BB Kings and Webster Hall in NYC, House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe, and Lollapalooza Festival.
Shehnaaz Dance Academy - Dance
Riverside Stage - 6:30pm
Shehnaaz Dance Academy (SDA), founded in 2012, is a pioneer Performing Arts & Cultural School based out of NY/NJ. Over the decade, we have trained over 500 students in Indian Folk, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Bollywood, Bharatanatyam and Kathak dance forms. SDA, apart from being a performing arts school, also collaborates with corporations for cultural and dance workshops. We partner with schools for dance as a curriculum as well as an after-school enrichment activity. Team SDA and its students often perform at community and cultural events in the Tristate area. SDA also conducts Holiday Camps, Hindi Language and Cultural Exploration lessons. We strive to ignite a passion for performing arts and create an immersive cultural experience for all.
Bauer Center Stage - 1:55pm
A life-long passion for rock n’ roll brought together the members of Side Buckle - Michelle (Vocals), Peter (Lead Guitar), Giorgio (Bass), Vinu (Drums) and Matt (Harp, Keyboards), and guest vocalist Shane. Side Buckle made their Rocktoberfest debut two years ago. They have continued to perform in various venues since then including the Racquets Club (Short Hills), Bull n’ Bear Brewery (Summit), Berlin NYC and the Delancey (NYC).
Side Buckle covers a wide variety of decades and music styles – from the Allman Brothers to REM.
So I Heard - Music School / Kid Rock
Riverside Stage - 12:00pm
Students are inspired to play, read, write and record music at So i Heard Music's Millburn studio. The So i Heard Music mindset centers around the fact that music is everywhere! Not only is music a standalone art-form, but it plays an important role in TV shows, movies, video games, and countless other forms of media.
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So i Heard Music recognizes music as a form of self-expression, and aims to help open that door to expression and creativity without the barriers of boredom or inaccessibility. Their goal is to teach everyone how to access music in a fun, engaging manner through private instruction, songwriting, and production.
Riverside Stage - 2:45pm and Box Car Stage - 4:30pm
Our very own award-winning A Cappella group from Millburn High School, Soulfege, has appeared on Lifetime's national television series Pitch Slapped, performed for the NJ Delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention and various venues and competitions since 2008. Check out their album, “blue”, available on all platforms! Soulfege loves having the opportunity to perform for the community and share their passion for music with others!
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Riverside Stage - 5:30pm
A phenomenal band whose talent knows no bounds. These young musicians showcase their versatility by effortlessly playing multiple instruments, leaving audiences awestruck with their skillful performances. Their unique sense of style shines through, making them true trendsetters at such a young age. The Still Unknown draws inspiration from legendary bands like Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and AC/DC, embracing a diverse range of influences that blend into their distinctive sound. These young rockstars are destined to leave an indelible mark on the music world, captivating audiences and breaking barriers as they rise to fame. Keep an eye on The Still Unknown as they carve their path to greatness in the world of music
The Stuff Bros - Acoustic / Electric / Funky / Eclectic
Bauer Center Stage - 4:10pm
Each Stuff Brother adds his own special something to the musical stew: jazz influences, classical training, original songwriting, urban rocking, country-fried jangles and world beats. By popular demand they're freckling the Northeast together in venues large and small.. The STUFF BROS live sound keeps people moving and spirits flowing.
Valencia School of Music's "Paper Statues" - Rock Covers
Riverside Stage - 1:10pm
Paper Statues is a dynamic rock cover band hailing from the vibrant music scene of New Jersey with Valencia School of Music. Paper Statues offers a unique blend of classic and modern rock sounds that captivate audiences wherever they perform.
With a passion for live performances, Paper Statues has graced the stages of renowned venues such as the Stone Pony, The Bitter End, and most recently, Starland Ballroom.
Riverside Stage - 6:05pm and Box Car Stage - 2:30pm
Vivian Elise is a singer and songwriter from New Jersey. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences, she writes songs with themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery that resonate with listeners far and wide. She has two singles, Mittens and White Ceiling, available for streaming on all platforms.
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Whiskey & Sugar - Acoustic Rock / Soul
Bauer Center Stage - 12:20pm
Whiskey & Sugar unites the talents of singer/guitarist Matt Stone and vocalist Jess Frank. This acoustic duo offers a blend of music that spans from '70s classics to contemporary hits with rich harmonies and undeniable musical chemistry. Whiskey & Sugar's soul-stirring performance is not to be missed at Rocktoberfest as they’ll be joined by an all-star backing band.
Box Car Stage
Artists A-Z
Bonzi Beach Band
Box Car Stage - 9:30pm
To be announced!
Jose Landauro - Classical Viola
Box Car Stage - 5:30pm
Jose Landauro is a current junior in Millburn High School and violist. He has played the viola for over 7 years, starting at the age of 9. Since then he has played as a member of many orchestras and as a soloist. Kaitlyn Mai is a violist and has resided in Short Hills for more than a decade. A high school junior, she is a member of the Millburn High School chamber orchestra and has played in the pit for productions of The Prom and Beauty and the Beast. When she’s not making music, she can be found watching F1 or fighting with her 9-year-old brother. In the future, she hopes to master Portuguese and Japanese as well as to get better at driving.
King Jellyfish
Box Car Stage - 1:30pm
Forged in the vibrant music scene of northern New Jersey, this surf rock trio has spent seven years on a shared journey of musical exploration, driven by a deep love for vintage surf tones. Lead guitarist Alex Bell, a classically trained musician with over 20 years of performance experience, captures the nostalgic essence of surf rock with his timeless guitar tones. Sixteen-year-old drummer Arnav Jain brings electrifying energy and natural rhythm, serving as the heartbeat of their dynamic performances. On bass, Sudhir anchors the sound with rhythmic precision, infusing a touch of his Indian heritage. Together, they deliver a fresh yet classic surf rock vibe, captivating audiences with their tight bond and distinctive sound.
Krish Moorjani/Isha Bhandari - Classical / Jazz
Box Car Stage - 3:30pm
Krish Moorjani has been practicing classical guitar for the past 10 years. He is currently being taught at Calderone School of Music learning classical music from musicians such as Villa Lobos. He owns a Taylor electric acoustic guitar and has played at several charity/social events such as the Pride Festival with Millburn’s own "Musicians for Good" club. He wants to send a message through music and hopes to someday make his own music inspired by his classical education.
Michael Colarossi - Pop
Box Car Stage - 7:30pm
To be announced!
The Midnight Winds
Box Car Stage - 11:30am and 8:30pm
The Midnight Winds is a group of high school musicians from Millburn led by Nathan Ege who share a common passion for music and performance. Their band focuses on 80s rock with influences of jazz and improvisation that results in engaging and creative performances for the audience and the musicians. All of their music consists of original arrangements of classic music to combine technical experience with energy and passion.
Shane Tieger
Box Car Stage - 12:30pm
Shane Tieger is a 26 year old musician from North Brunswick, NJ. He teaches guitar and manages the music academy, “Music Tech” in Monmouth Junction, NJ. He has been playing music since he was six years old in both original bands and cover bands alike. He is currently writing and self-producing his first original album, expected this winter.
Box Car Stage - 4:30pm and Riverside Stage 2:45pm
Our very own award-winning A Cappella group from Millburn High School, Soulfege, has appeared on Lifetime's national television series Pitch Slapped, performed for the NJ Delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention and various venues and competitions since 2008. Check out their album, “blue”, available on all platforms! Soulfege loves having the opportunity to perform for the community and share their passion for music with others!
Suhana Segal, Siana Shamra, Samaira Singh -
Box Car Stage - 6:30pm
Suhana is a freshman who has been singing for over six years and has been accepted into the accelerated music program for classical voices at Millburn High School.
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Siana has always had a natural passion for the arts from a young age and has been learning professionally since she was four years old, performing on stages such as Carnegie Hall, Baruch Hall, and twice at Papermill Playhouse for the New Voices show.
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Samaira has a passion for performing arts such as guitar, piano, and singing. From the home stage to the world renowned Carnegie Hall, she has had a rewarding musical journey with an honorable mention at the international Hal Leonard competition multiple times to numerous theatrical performances with reputable production companies.
Box Car Stage - 2:30pm and Riverside Stage - 6:05pm
Vivian Elise is a singer and songwriter from New Jersey. Drawing inspiration from her surroundings and personal experiences, she writes songs with themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery that resonate with listeners far and wide. She has two singles, Mittens and White Ceiling, available for streaming on all platforms
Low Sensory Performance Stage Artists A-Z
Aarin Jain - Singing
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 12:30pm
Aarin is a 6th grader at MMS who has been training for vocals with Ms. Thompson-Galecki for more than a year now and piano with Ms. Donlin since he was 5 years old. He also plays cello, trombone and recorder. He gets his musical inspiration from his dad and wonderful teachers both at home and at Millburn schools. He likes rock music because it is fun to sing and instrumental parts are exciting and catchy. He has started participating in Musical Theatre and was most recently seen at the New Voices Concert at Papermill and Camp Rock at Pixie Dust. Getting into the Papermill Conservatory has been the highlight of his music career to-date. He is hoping to get the same euphoria from participating in Rocktoberfest!
Amelia Sabel - Singing and Violin
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 12:45pm
Amelia is a 6th grader at Millburn Middle School. She enjoys playing the violin and piano, singing, and writing and composing original music. This is her fourth year playing the violin with the New Jersey Youth Symphony and her second year singing with the New Jersey Youth Choir. This year she was selected to participate in the Paper Mill Playhouse professional summer intensive program and perform in the New Voices Concert at Paper Mill Playhouse. Aside from music, Amelia loves playing softball, reading and playing with her puppy, Hershey Kisses.
Arabella Crofton - Singing and Guitar
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:10pm
Arabella Crofton is a 14 year old going freshman at Kent Place School. She plays guitar and trumpet, and loves to read in her free time. In the past, she has participated in many theater performances and plans on continuing in the future. This will be her second performance at Millburn’s Rocktoberfest in the Low Sensory Zone, and she is so excited!
Grey Anthony Caguioa - Piano
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:45pm
Grey Anthony Caguioa is a 4th grader from New York City who started playing the piano at age 6. He enjoys reading history books and loves traveling to different places with historical significance such as the birthplace of Mozart in Salzburg, Austria and Napoleon’s last battle at Waterloo. Grey is also into swimming, soccer, pickleball, table tennis and skating.
At his young age, he has already performed in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City, and recently at Ehrbar Saal and Mozarthaus in Vienna, Austria showcasing his skills in playing the piano.
Purab Mehra - Flute
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:35pm
Purab has been playing the flute for 3 years now. Last year he entered the school Wind Ensemble, which is a select program for the band students in the middle school. He enjoys playing the flute a lot and has learned a lot since the start of musical education.
Radhika Lamba - Voice
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 2:05pm
Radhika is an incoming 5th grader in Washington School. She has been singing for 5 years. She loves coming to Rocktoberfest and is so excited to perform this year! In her free time, she loves playing soccer and piano.
Raksha and Meera Nadgir - Voice
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 2:15pm
Raksha and Meera are students at the Natalie’s School
of Performing Arts. They love to sing and have recently started formally training in vocal lessons.
Renee Jha - Piano
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:20pm
Renee is in the 6th grade. Playing piano is one of her hobbies and she has been playing it for 4 years. She has attended Rocktoberfest for the past few years and she is looking forward to attending this year!
Samaira Singh - Voice
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:00pm
Samaira has a passion for performing arts such as guitar, piano, and singing. From the home stage to the world renowned Carnegie Hall, she has had a rewarding musical journey with an honorable mention at the international Hal Leonard competition multiple times to numerous theatrical performances with reputable production companies.
Sanvi Chaini - Violin
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 12:40pm
Sanvi Chaini is a ninth grade violinist at Millburn High School and has been playing for the past five years. She was selected to play in the North Jersey Regional Orchestra two years in a row and is also part of the Chamber Strings program at Millburn High School. She enjoys performing and introducing classical music to audiences of all ages!
Sanvi Chaini, Ayden Dai, Sarah Mayfield, and Meera Saha Choudhury - String Quartet
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:50pm
To be announced.
Siana Sharma - Voice
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 2:25pm
Siana has had a natural passion for the arts from a young age and has been learning professionally, performing on stages such as Carnegie Hall, Baruch Hall, and twice at Papermill Playhouse for the New Voices show.
Toni Louise Caguioa - Piano
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 2:30pm
Toni Louise is a musically talented 7th grader from New York City who started playing the piano at the very early age of 5. She loves reading which is an essential part of her daily routine in addition to playing the piano. She enjoys learning new languages such as French, Spanish and Japanese. Whenever she has the time, she enjoys painting, sketching and doing crafts such as crocheting. Toni is also into swimming, tennis, golf and ice skating. But the thing closest to her heart is her passion for piano and classical music. She has performed several times in Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York City, and recently at Ehrbar Saal and Mozarthaus in Vienna, Austria showcasing her gift and grace in playing the piano.
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Uma Goswami - Voice
Low Sensory Performance Stage - 1:25pm
Uma Goswami is a rising 2nd grader at Deerfield. She loves to sing and she also is a ballet dancer and tap dancer. She is a student at Natalie’s School of Performing Arts and Front and Center.