The Gig Ledger

Overview

Church work vs. everything else

301 church services and recitals, and 294 band and theater gigs, over the same 19 years. (10 dates are joint performances, counted on both sides but only once in the total above.)

The biggest project

STARMAN, in detail

The one I have the best records for.

Bands & theater 23

1. 01STARMAN: The David Bowie Tribute2014–2026104

   Founding member.

   Where

   • Roxy & Dukes10
   • City Winery NYC Loft7
   • Woodbridge Outdoor Series6
   • City Winery Philly6
   • Daryl's House5
   • Landis Theater5
   • Cannstatter (Pennypack Park)5
   • Havana, New Hope5
2. 02Closet Carpenters2013–202132

   My gateway into pop and rock bands.

   Where

   • Roxy & Dukes10
   • Crossroads6
   • Havana, New Hope4
   • Brook Arts Center2
   • Kessler Institute1
   • Darress Theater1
   • Vetro Restaurant1
   • Linden Amphitheatre1
3. 03GeekLifeRules: NY Cosplay Cabaret2018–202530

   A cosplay musical-parody cabaret. I played 21 live shows and about 9 of the 19 virtual editions during 2020–2021.

   Where

   • Virtual / online editions (~9)9
   • Broadway Comedy Club7
   • Don't Tell Mama4
   • Producers Club3
   • The Rat NYC3
   • Green Room 42 / Open Jar / other one-offs3
   • Trek Long Island (convention)1
4. 04All About That Brass2018–202523

   The brass quintet. German Christmas Markets are the anchor, plus a December circuit at Montville and Boonton UMC and whatever else turns up — a farmers market, Karen's driveway.

   Where

   • Montville UMC3
   • Boonton UMC3
   • Holy Trinity Carol Sing (w/ organ)7
   • German Christmas Market4
   • Chatham Farmers' Market2
   • Karen's driveway2
   • Mindowaskin Park (w/ Community Band)1
   • First Presbyterian, Matawan (brass only)1
5. 05Notes and Beyond2019–202522

   Reut Regev's jazz and tuba school. Recitals, jams and open-mic nights, not the private lessons.

   Where

   • Notes and Beyond (studio)9
   • The Gallery Space3
   • Rahway Station2
   • Rahway Senior Citizens Center2
   • The Coffee Box2
   • Private house parties2
   • Rahway Public Library1
   • Wholly Cow1
6. 06Corsettes2014–201918

   Cabaret/burlesque-adjacent theater project, almost entirely at Roxy & Dukes.

   Where

   • Roxy & Dukes15
   • Park 331
   • Asbury Lanes1
   • Paradise1
7. 07Florian Schantz Jazz Combo2022–202517

   A steady, low-key circuit of libraries, senior homes and rehab facilities.

   Where

   • Kearny Public Library4
   • Fellowship Village3
   • Whispering Knoll Assisted Living2
   • Mahwah Public Library1
   • Venetian Care & Rehabilitation1
   • North Haledon Free Public Library1
   • Ridgewood Public Library1
   • Brandywine Living1
   • Siena Village1
   • Monroe Village1
   • Complete Care at Whispering Woods1
8. 08JAWS the Musical2024–202611

   I'm the music director and a contributing composer. A growing project, including a 2025 Fringe Festival run.

   Where

   • Chain Theatre (Fringe Fest)4
   • La Serra Gardens3
   • Tommy Fox's Public House1
   • Cedar Bean's Coffee Joint1
   • DiRasa House (Montclair Comedy Fest)1
   • Lake Lefferts / DiBari's Dinner Theater1
9. 09Pork Roll Stompers2025–20266

   A trad-jazz three-piece brass band.

   Where

   • Rahway Public Library3
   • The Coffee Box1
   • Reformed Church of Highland Park (holiday party)1
   • Notes and Beyond (studio)1
10. 10Babylon Sisters2019–20255

    Steely Dan tribute act — heavy on rehearsal, light on shows. A different venue every time.

    Where

    • Roxy & Dukes Roadhouse1
    • Hometown for the Holidays (Farmingdale)1
    • Salty's Beach Bar1
    • Headliner Oasis1
    • Our House Restaurant1
11. 11Natalie Jane2017–20195

    Noodle Jersey on Instagram (opens in a new tab)

    Where

    • Central Regional HS (Mike's music event)1
    • The Asbury Hotel (Open Mic)1
    • Huddy Park (Arts & Music Fest)1
    • Jersey Shore Arts Center (Café Artiste)1
    • Saige Coffee House, Jackson1
12. 12Dust & Grooves2017–20194

    A series covering different artists night to night. The May 2018 show at Roxy & Dukes covered all three acts at once.

    What

    • Joe Jackson nights3
    • Cheap Trick nights2
    • Berlin night1
13. 13Karen's Easter Brass2022–20263

    A separate ensemble from All About That Brass, and almost entirely an Easter one.

    Where

    • First Presbyterian, Matawan (w/ organ)2
    • Wesley UMC (brass only)1
14. 14SKA-DA-BING! SKA-DA-BANG!2015–20163

    A ska outfit.

    Where

    • Crossroads1
    • Mohawk House1
    • Roxy & Dukes1
15. 15Mischief Makers20252

    Where

    • MedievalFest 2025 (Montclair Art Museum)1
    • Gormánuður Viking Fest (Vasa Park, Hackettstown)1
16. 16Pennharmonics2009, 20182

    My college a cappella group. These are reunion shows.

    Where

    • 15th Anniversary Reunion1
    • 25th Anniversary (Penn State)1
17. 17Mystical Majesty Band20261

    I'm one of the newest members of this classic NJ Beatles tribute.

18. 18Brave Sons of England (Henriad)20261

    A musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Henriad — Richard II, Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V. First performance August 22, 2026 at Under St Marks in New York, part of Frigid New York's Little Shakespeare festival.

19. 19Catbaret20241

    One gig at Don't Tell Mama in NYC.

20. 20Trad Jazz Quintet20241

    One session at a house in Westfield, with a small group including Warren Vaché.

21. 21Alex Boruff's Birthday Cabaret20221

    A one-off at The Duplex in NYC.

22. 22Westfield Community Band20191

    The 107th season concert at Mindowaskin Park, where All About That Brass also played.

23. 23FAHS Alumni Band20191

    A farewell concert for a retiring teacher, Mr. Ebersole, in the Fleetwood High School gym.

Organ recitals 9

Guest slots: AGO Members’ and Organ+ recitals. Separate from the substitute work below, even where it’s the same church.

1. 01Holy Trinity Episcopal, Spring Lake2013–20194

   AGO Organ+ recitals at my home church, including one in 2013 with several area organists.

2. 02First Church of Christ Scientist, Freehold2013–20142

   AGO Organ+ recitals — the chapter's summer benefit concert.

3. 03Christ Episcopal Church, Middletown2008, 20122

   AGO Members' Recital, twice.

4. 04St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral20251

   Middlesex AGO Members' Recital.

5. 05Princeton Theological Seminary20251

   AGO Members' Recital.

6. 06St. James Episcopal, Long Branch20171

   AGO Members' Recital, showing off the church's pipe organ.

7. 07Calvary United Methodist, Keyport20141

   AGO Organ+ Recital.

8. 08Seabrook Village20091

   AGO Members' Recital.

9. 09Holmdel Community Church UCC20091

   A "Ghostly" AGO Members' Recital, October 2009.

Church jobs 24

Regular posts and substitute work: Sunday services, weddings, funerals, Christmas Eve.

1. 01Holy Trinity Episcopal, Spring Lake2008–2026219

   My regular post, and by far the biggest single thing here.

   What

   • Sunday services172
   • Weddings27
   • Christmas Carol Sing16
   • Christmas Eve6
   • Funerals / memorials5
   • Other special events5
2. 02First Presbyterian, Matawan2015–202614

   My regular substitute post, including Easter services with Karen's Easter Brass.

3. 03Red Bank Christian Science Church2017–202510

   Recurring substitute gig.

4. 04Christ Church, New Brunswick20264

   The newest one — four straight Sundays in May and June 2026.

5. 05St. James Episcopal, Long Branch2016–20174
6. 06Christ Episcopal Church, Middletown2008, 2013–20144

   An early one, from before the Holy Trinity run got going.

7. 07Lakehurst Presbyterian Church2009–20104

   Early substitute work.

8. 08Church of the Nativity, Fair Haven2024–20263
9. 09St. Uriel's Episcopal, Sea Girt2025–20263
10. 10Trinity Episcopal Church, Red Bank20153
11. 11Second Presbyterian Church, Rahway2010–20113
12. 12Seabrook Village2009, 20152

    Retirement community chapel services.

13. 13First Church of Christ Scientist, Freehold2013–20142
14. 14St. Thomas, Brick2010, 20132
15. 15Wesley UMC20251
16. 16Lutheran Church, Whiting20231
17. 17St. John's Episcopal, Little Silver20171
18. 18Red Bank UMC20171
19. 19St. Luke's Episcopal, Metuchen20161
20. 20Bay Head Chapel20131
21. 21Asbury United Methodist, Long Branch20131
22. 22St. Thomas More, Englishtown20131
23. 23Christ Church, Shrewsbury20121
24. 24First Reformed Church, Long Branch20121