THREE GREAT NIGHTS OF OLDIES DANCING & CONCERTS in the PARSIPPANY NJ HILTON BALLROOM
At times Saturday and Sunday we have FOUR STAGES operating simultaneously with live music!
NOTE: No extra admission is required for those with concert ticket entering event after 6 PM Saturday or 3 PM Sunday.
Wednesday,
August 30, 2017
at 7:30PM
KICKOFF PARTY
KICKOFF PARTY in the Hotel Ballroom with D.J. LIL’ JIMMY
Thursday,
August 31, 2017
at 8:00PM
WELCOME PARTY
WELCOME PARTY with THE GOLDEN GUP in the Ballroom.
Friday,
September 1, 2017
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY at 7:30 PM
MEMORIES MUSIC In the Ballroom with DJ DENNIS DeSOMMATight 9-piece band MEMORIES MUSIC In the Ballroom with DJ DENNIS DeSOMMA spinning during band breaks. Non stop dance music.
Tickets $10 for anyone already inside the event, or $10 plus General Admission for anyone not inside the event.
NEW! FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL: POOL PARTY at 7:30PM
RED HILL RAMBLERS & BOTTLE CAP ROCKETSTwo hot rockabilly bands by the outdoor pool, the RED HILL RAMBLERS followed by the BOTTLE CAP ROCKETS.
OUTDOOR SOCK HOP at 8:00 PM
Hot 6-piece band REAL ROCK DRIVE onstage. Large dance area. You are going to love this band.
Saturday,
September 2, 2017
at Noon
AFTERNOON A CAPPELLA
A TRIBUTE TO RONNIE I’s STREET CORNER
A CAPPELLA SOUND with 8 great Doo Wop Groups
The late great Ronnie Italiano was instrumental in bringing classic DOO WOP A cappella to LEAD EAST back in 1988 at the Meadowlands! He was the founder of the UNITED GROUP HARMONY ASSOCIATION based in Clifton. Eight groups perform in the Hotel Ballroom. Fabulous five-part harmony, a vocal art form. No extra admission charge for anyone inside the event. Saturday’s groups include:
MIXED COMPANY QUARTET
STILL AROUND
The 5 CREATIONS
CLASSIC SOUNDS
CHERISHED MEMORIES
The WHIPTONES
REMEMBER THEN
MEMORIES OF YOU
Saturday,
September 2, 2017
at 7:00PM
OLDIES CONCERT in the BALLROOM!
NOTE: No extra admission is required for those with concert ticket entering event after 6 PM Saturday or 3 PM Sunday.
THE CAPRIS
THE EXCELLENTS
WILLIE WINFIELD & THE HARPTONES
THE DEMENSIONS
SUPER GIRLS GROUP
THE CAPRIS
"There's A Moon Out Tonight"
THE EXCELLENTS
"Coney Island Baby"
WILLIE WINFIELD & The HARPTONES
"Sunday Kind Of Love"
THE DEMENSIONS
"Over The Rainbow"
SUPER GIRL GROUP
featuring members of...
The EXCITERS
"Tell Him"
The COOKIES
"Don't Say Nothing Bad About My Baby"
The JAYNETTES
"Sally Go 'Round the Roses"
The RAINDROPS
"He's the Kind of Boy You Can't Forget"
REPARATA & The DEL-RONS
"Whenever a Teenager Cries"
SAT 7 PM OLDIES CONCERT
$70 GOLD VIP Reserved Seat (Rows 1-10)
$60 GOLD Reserved Seat (Rows 11-17)
$50 ORCHESTRA Reserved Seat (18-23)
SAT CONCERT & CAR SHOW COMBINATION PACKAGE
Entitles admission to event after 9 AM Sat. plus one Gold VIP, VIP or Orchestra reserved concert seat
$85 Sat. GOLD VIP Combo
$75 Sat, VIP Combo
$65 Sat Orchestra Combo
PLUS one song by the Winner of Saturday's DOO WOP IDOL Competition! MC’d by COOL BOBBY B of Sirius XM radio.
Sunday,
September 3, 2017
Afternoon
A cappella at noon in the Hilton Ballroom featuring...
FREE! (included in your admission to the event)
PARTY OF 5
ECHOES OF TIME
THE MAGIC TOUCH
Sunday,
September 3, 2017
at 4:00PM
OLDIES CONCERT in the BALLROOM!
A 3 hour musical tribute to
DION and the great GIRL’S GROUPS of the 60's plus a musical tribute to
FRANKIE VALLI & The 4 SEASONS starring WHO LOVES YOU.
NOTE: No extra admission is required for those with concert ticket entering event after 6 PM Saturday or 3 PM Sunday.
Who Loves You
Musical Tribute to Dion
(NOTE: These are different girl performers on Sunday than those in the SUPER GIRLS GROUP in Saturday’s Concert.
The Dion Show has four singers plus a live band behind them and the Frankie Valley & 4 Seasons Show has four singers on stage plus a different live band behind them.)
This show also includes one song by Saturday's DOO WOP IDOL Competition and one song by the winner of Sunday’s IMPERSONATOR. MC’d by COOL BOBBY B of Sirius XM Radio.
SUN 4 PM Frankie Valli/Dion/Girl Group Tribute Tickets
Three different levels of seating (see seating diagram)
$50 GOLD VIP Reserved Seat (Rows 1-10)
$40 GOLD Reserved Seat (Rows 11-17)
$30 ORCHESTRA Reserved Seat (18-23)
These tickets allow admission to the event after 3:00 PM
Or our COMBINATION PACKAGE for admission all day from 9:00 AM plus reserved seat for DION and FRAKIE VALLY 4 SEASONS TRIBUTE Show
$65 Sun. GOLD VIP Combo
$55 Sun, VIP Combo
$45 Sun. Orchestra Combo
New! GOLD VIP 3-DAY ROCK N’ ROLL WEEKEND PACKAGE
NEW: For the first time we are offering a three day package for adults and senior spectators!
VIP Package includes:
- Wristband for entry to the event all 5 days (Wed-Sun)
- Admission to Friday Night Dance Party in Ballroom
- Admission to Ronnie I A cappella Show Sat. noon ballroom
- GOLD VIP reserved concert seat Sat 7 PM Oldies Concert
- Admission to Doo Wop A cappella show Sunday noon
- GOLD VIP reserved DION & FANKIE VALLI Tribute 4 PM sun
Sat 7 PM and Sun 4 PM are
RESERVED GOLD VIP SEATS
Sat 7 PM and Sun 4 PM are
RESERVED GOLD VIP SEATS
Only available if sold in advance
by Aug. 15
Adult $149, Senior (66+), $139
A $185 VALUE!
GROUP DISCOUNTS
Order 8 Concert tickets for Sat. or Sun, or 8 3-Day Weekend Packages, buy 7 get one FREE.
Only available if sold in advance of Aug. 1. Only available by calling 908-876-9100. Not available for online orders.
ADDITIONAL MUSIC INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING
THE RAZORBACKS
DAVE BEASLEY
CARMINE CONSTANTINO
SATURDAY and SUNDAY on our outdoor stage:
THE RAZORBACKS Rockabilly band Sat. & Sun. They are a beloved tradition at LEAD EAST, since 1987! Starting at Noon!
SATURDAY and SUNDAY at the Gazebo
Bring your lawn chairs.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sat.
Pro singer/guitarist CARMINE CONSTANTINO in the Gazebo.
5:00 to 9:00 or 10:00 PM Sat.
DAVE BEASLEY "BOP WITH THE BEAS" at the gazebo.
1:00 PM until they quit Sun.
NEW: OUTDOOR OPEN MIKE FOR STRINGED INSTRUMENTS at the Gazebo: DAVE BEASLEY supervises and supplies mike and PA for an OPEN MIKE session for guitar players (or other stringed instruments) who sing or don't.
OLDIES KARAOKE
Oldies Karaoke
FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY in the Lobby Atrium
50’s KARAOKE and Open Mike presented by PAT FERANTE.
Get up on stage and perform, or just sit in the air conditioned lobby and enjoy the show. No additional charge.
We welcome back our 7th annual...
"DOO WOP IDOL" SATURDAY
From 12:30 to 2:30 PM Saturday afternoon in the Lobby Atrium, any individual or group (amateurs only) can sign up, get up on stage, and perform one song in "IDOL" competition. Judges will select a winner for a $300 cash prize! The winner also earns the right to perform one song on stage in Saturday and Sunday evenings' Oldies Concerts in the Ballroom.
IMPERSONATOR COMPETITION SUNDAY
Between 12:30 to 2:30 PM Sunday in the Lobby Atrium - $300 cash prize to the best ELVIS, BUDDY HOLLEY, ROY ORBISON, JOHNNY CASH, etc. Impersonator! Professionals welcome. Winner also gets the opportunity to perform onstage at the Sunday Night Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.
FIVE, count 'em, FIVE fabulous DJ's
The GOLDEN GUP, JERRY "Wolfman" BURST, COOL BOBBY B, LIL’ JMMY, PAT FERANTE
The GOLDEN GUP
JERRY "Wolfman" BURST
COOL BOBBY B
PAT & HEATHER FERANTE
LIL' JMMY
