Wednesday, August 28, 2024:
-2:00 pm – 6pm: Welcome Back to Lead East! Spend the afternoon getting settled and take
advantage of early registration on both car spaces and hotel rooms for next year’s show in the
Hilton lobby.
-7:30 PM: Kickoff Party held in the BALLROOM with DJ Lil Jimmy of Lil Jimmy’s Stack of
Records and special guest DJs!! Reunite with your Lead East family and dance the night away to
the great sounds of early rock and roll!
Thursday, August 29, 2024:
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-9:00 am: Visit memory lane and see movie and specialty cars. Appearing The General Lee,
The Police Car from Dukes of Hazard, The Bat Mobile, Scooby Doo Mobile, & many more.
-9:00 AM: Collectibles show and other vendors will be open in the hallway area by the ballroom.
Check out the new venders this year!
-9:00 AM: Meadowlands Street Rods, does auto repairs at their booth. The repairs are available
to anyone needing service.
-9:00 AM until late in the night: Welcome back Brandon McCoy of Gooch Freehand Pin
striping in front of hotel in vendor area. He’ll be joining us again all the way from Oklahoma!!
-Noon – 6:00 PM: If you haven’t pre-registered your car space or hotel room, now is the time to do
it in the Hilton Lobby for the 2024 show. All rooms non-renewed will be released for sale on
Friday.
-Noon - 9:00PM: DJ Jerry "The Wolfman" Burst will be playing Oldies music outside on the
PA system. Stroll around the parking lot and listen to the sweet sounds of the oldies! He’ll be taking
requests, dedications, and making announcements! Tune to 88.1FM to hear the music on your
radio.
-6:00pm - 9:00 pm Craigles the Clown will be cruising the parking lot in her “Clown” cart and
appearing by the gazebo, welcoming our guests and posing for photos. Youngsters are
encouraged to participate.
-7:30PM: The "ACE" Drive-In opens. 7:30 - 8:00 Cartoons for the kids. Double Feature movies
begin at 8 PM; Movie titles and times are listed on the Marquee in the handbook. Bring a lawn chair
or something to sit on... there’s plenty of space! The "ACE" Drive-In is located behind the hotel in
the parking lot. Popcorn and 3D glasses will be provided, See you there!
-8:00 PM: Welcome Back Party in the BALLROOM hosted by The GOLDEN GUP!! Enjoy the
smooth, swinging tunes, and good times with the always cool and entertaining Golden Gup!! It’s a
tradition! See you there!
Friday, August 31, 2024:
-9:00 am: Visit memory lane and see movie and specialty cars, Appearing The General Lee,
Police Car from Dukes of Hazard, Bat Mobile, Scooby Doo Mobile, & many more.
-9:00 AM - 12:00 midnight: LEAD EAST is open to the public! DJ Jerry "Wolfman" Burst plays
your favorite Oldies music outside on the PA system. He’ll be taking requests, dedications, and
making announcements! Tune to 88.1FM to hear the music on your radio.
-9:00 AM: Meadowlands Street Rods, does auto repairs at their booth. Repairs are available to
anyone needing service.
-9:00 AM until late in the night: Welcome back Brandon McCoy of Gooch Freehand
Pinstriping in front of hotel vendor area. He’ll be joining us again all the way from Oklahoma!!
-9:00 AM: Collectibles Show and other vendors will be open in the hallway area by the ballroom
of the Hilton Hotel. Check out the new venders.
-Noon - 3:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke Showcase with DJ Pat and Special Guest Performers in the
HILTON LOBBY… your chance to be a singing star! You are welcome to bring your own
microphone. There will be 5 other MICS available to rotate between performances while sanitizing
them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each microphone during use.
-3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke and open MIC performances at LEAD EAST presented by DJ
Pat and Heather Ferrante in the HOTEL LOBBY... your chance to be a singing star! You are
welcome to bring your own microphone. There will be 5 other MICS available to rotate between
performances while sanitizing them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each
microphone during use.
-Noon – 5:00 PM: Renew your wedding vows with Heather Ferrante, wedding minister. Meet
with her to make an appointment, by the Karaoke stage in the Hilton Lobby.
-2:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Registration for Lead East 2024 in the Hilton Lobby. The balance of all
available rooms will be on sale on a first come-first served basis. After you book your room,
reserve your Plan A or B and your wristbands.
-4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Coolest Cruiser Contest!!! Please assemble by the outdoor stage. DJ Jerry
“Wolfman” Burst will MC this People’s Choice. The car or truck with the most cheers, clapping,
noise wins!!
-5:00 PM-7:00 PM Horsepower Happy Hour by the pool. $2 beer drafts sold by Hilton & Free
Finger Food, take a break have a snack and a beer. The “C-Notes”, A Singing Duo from NYC will
be playing live and taking requests!
-5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Michael Russo, On Outdoor Stage. An amazing Singer from Philly.
-6:00 PM – 7:00 PM New This Year! Open MIC” with the Hal Keshner Band, On Outdoor Stage
Your chance to be a real singing star and sing with a band! (This might go a little longer depending
on participation).
-7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke and open MIC performances at LEAD EAST presented by DJ
Pat and Heather Ferrante in the HOTEL LOBBY... your chance to be a singing star! You are
welcome to bring your own microphone. There will be 5 other MICS available to rotate between
performances while sanitizing them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each
microphone during use.
-7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Renew your wedding vows with Heather Ferrante, wedding minister. Meet
with her to make an appointment, by the Karaoke stage in the Hilton Lobby.
-7:30 PM - MIDNIGHT: The "ACE" Drive-In opens. 7:30 - 8:00 Cartoons for the kids! Double
feature movies begin at 8:00 PM. Movie Titles are listed on the movie marquee in this handbook.
Bring a lawn chair or something to sit on. The "ACE" Drive-In is located behind the hotel in the
parking lot.
-8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Friday night dance party (Lead East Band Stand) NY style stage show in
the ballroom, featuring Michael D’Amore and Michael Zandman for a dancing good time. Geri
Petito from Hamilton Radio will be the MC, Table service available during the show. Tickets
available at ticket booth located inside the Hilton front door!!. Credit cards accepted.
Saturday, August 31, 2024:
-7:30-11am Join us for cars and coffee, in campus 9 parking lot. Make new friends.
-9:00 am: Visit memory lane and see movie and specialty cars, Appearing The General Lee,
Police Car from Dukes of Hazard, Bat Mobile, Scooby Doo Mobile, & many more.
-9:00 AM - 12:00 Midnight: Lead East is open to the public! DJ Jerry "Wolfman" Burst plays
your favorite Oldies music outside on the PA system. He’ll be taking requests, dedications, and
making announcements! Tune to 88.1FM to hear the music on your radio.
-9:00 AM: Meadowlands Street Rods, does auto repairs at their booth. This is available to
anyone needing service.
-9:00 AM until late in the night: Welcome back Brandon McCoy of Gooch Freehand
Pinstriping in the front vendor area. He’ll be joining us again all the way from Oklahoma!!
-9:00 AM: Collectibles show and other vendors will be open in the hallway area by the ballroom.
Check out the returning and new venders.
-9:00 AM – 9:00 PM: CRAIGLES the Clown is on the move. Watch for CRAIGLES and her clown
companions in her clown cart as they party their way around the parking lot and inside the hotel!
-10:00 AM – 12:30: Razorbacks performing at the Gazebo, new this year!
-11:00 AM: Story time, face painting and photos with Craigles the Clown in Clown Hall. (Silver
room.) Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Absolutely no drop-offs.
-11:00 AM – NOON: Basic dance lessons held in ballroom hosted by Lou Vinci. Bring a partner
and let’s dance!
-NOON - 2:00 PM: Model Car Customizing Contest for children under 17 (under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult). There will be several categories and all model kits and supplies will be
provided. Those who wish to bring their own model kits and adults over 17 are welcome! The
contest will be held by the Hotel outdoor pool courtyard. This event is free but limited.
-NOON - 5:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke and open MIC performances at LEAD EAST presented by DJ
Pat and Heather Ferrante in the HOTEL LOBBY... your chance to be a singing star! You are
welcome to bring your own microphone. There will be 5 other MICS available to rotate between
performances while sanitizing them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each
microphone during use.
-Noon – 5:00 PM: Renew your wedding vows with Heather Ferrante, wedding minister. Meet
with her to make an appointment, by the Karaoke stage in the Hilton Lobby.
-Noon – 2:00 PM: Registration open for 2024 in the Hilton Lobby. The balance of all available
rooms will be on sale on a first come-first serve basis. After you book your room, reserve your plan
A or B and wristbands.
-NOON – 3:00 PM Indoor Movie matinee Cartoons & one feature film, In the Aluminum room.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Movie titles to be announced.
-12:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Lil’ Jimmy’s Stack of Records live radio show recording at Golden Gup
Island. The broadcast will air on a date to be announced on rememberthanradio.com.
-1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Ballooning with Craigles the Clown in the Hotel lobby area.
-1:00 – 4:00 PM Acapella Street Corner Showcase on the outdoor stage. With MC Tony O from
WVKR radio Doo Wop Café. Featuring “Cherished Memories’, “The Tribunes”, “Nostalgia 5”,
‘Yorkie and The Actuals” & more (show will move inside in the event of rain)
-4:30 – 5:30 Ron Farber in the Elements room. Take a trip in the history of rock and roll.
-4:00-5:30 The “Ventrons” A new group to Lead East on the outdoor stage. If you love the
Ventures, you will love this group.
-5:30 – 7:00 PM. On the outside stage the “Non-Stops” A new group to sing at Lead East on our
outdoor stage check them out.
-2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Madison dance lessons with Lou Vinci in the ballroom.
-7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke and open mic performances at LEAD EAST presented by DJ
Pat and Heather Ferrante in the HOTEL LOBBY... your chance to be a singing star! You are
welcome to bring your own microphone! There will be 5 other mics available to rotate between
performances while sanitizing them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each
microphone.
-7:00 PM - 9 PM: Renew your wedding vows with Heather Ferrante, wedding minister. Meet
with her to make an appointment, by the Karaoke stage in the Hilton Lobby.
-7:00 PM Concert in the Ballroom The show kicks off with Memories Music, followed by Bob
Miranda and The Happenings. Featured act by Bobby Brooks Wilson, “long lost” son of Jackie
Wilson. All backed up by the “Coda band” and the “Chicklets” DJ. Joe Causi from WCBS FM Radio
will be the MC. Tickets for sale at ticket booth located by the Hilton front door. Credit Cards
accepted. There will be table service provided for you to purchase food and drinks from the Hilton
during the performance.
-7:30 PM: The "ACE" Drive-In opens. 7:30 - 8:00 Cartoons for the kids! Double feature movies
begin at 8. Titles are listed on the marquee in this handbook. Bring a lawn chair or something to sit
on. The "ACE" Drive-In is located behind the hotel in the parking lot. Popcorn and 3-D glasses
provided.
-9:30 PM until 11:45: The Golden Gup and the Rhythmhancers will perform on the outdoor
stage located by the back door of the Hotel. This is surely a LEAD EAST tradition! Don’t miss the
music and the fun! A great place to go after the concert.
11:45 PM The GOLDEN GUP's late-night Rhythm & Blues PARKING LOT PARTY with his
jukebox-powered, shockingly pink "JUKEBUG."
Sunday, September 1, 2024:
-7:30-11am Join us for cars and coffee, in campus 9 parking lot. Make new friends.
-9:00 am: Visit memory lane and see movie and specialty cars, Appearing The General Lee,
Police Car from Dukes of Hazard, Bat Mobile, Scooby Doo Mobile, & many more.
-9:00 AM until 12:00 Midnight: Lead East is open to the public! DJ Jerry "Wolfman" Burst
plays your favorite Oldies music outside on the PA system. He’ll be taking requests, dedications,
and making announcements. Tune to 88.1FM to hear the music on your radio.
-9:00 AM: Meadowlands Street Rods, does auto repairs at their booth. This is available to
anyone needing service.
-9:00 - 9:45 AM: Sunday Chapel Service (multi denominational) held in the Ballroom, led by The
Most Reverend Jim Craig (our event director).
-9:00 AM until late in the evening: Welcome back Brandon McCoy of Gooch Freehand
Pinstriping in front vendor area. He’ll be joining us again all the way from Oklahoma!!
-9:00 AM: Collectibles show and other vendors will be open in the hallway area in front of the
Ballroom. Check out the new venders.
-11:00AM First Responders March All First responders in uniform are welcome. The emerald
society bag pipers will lead the March, a chance for all of us to thank them. Assemble on Hilton
court by the pink ticket booth.
-11:00 AM – NOON: Dance lessons of all levels hosted by Lou Vinci in ballroom!! Bring a partner
along and let’s dance!
-11:00 AM - 9:00 PM: Craigles the Clown is on the move. Watch for Craigles and her clowny
companions as they party their way around the parking lot & the gazebo in her clown cart and
inside the hotel. Stop and take a photo.
-11:00 AM: Story time, face painting and photos with Craigles the Clown in Clown Hall (Silver
room.) Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Absolutely no drop-offs.
-Noon –2:00 PM: Registration open for 2024 in the Hilton Lobby. The balance of all unsold
rooms will be on sale on a first come- first served basis. After you book your room, reserve your
plan A or B car spot and your wristbands!
-Noon – 3:00 PM Indoor Movie matinee & one feature film, will be in the Aluminum room all
children 12 or under must be accompanied by a parent. Titles to be announced.
-Noon - 5:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke and open MIC performances at LEAD EAST presented by DJ
Pat and Heather Ferrante in the HOTEL LOBBY... your chance to be a singing star! You are
welcome to bring your own microphone! There will be 5 other MICS available to rotate between
performances while sanitizing them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each
microphone during use.
-Noon – 5:00 PM: Renew your wedding vows with Heather Ferrante, wedding minister. Meet
with her to make an appointment, by the Karaoke stage in the Hilton Lobby.
-1:00 – 3:00 PM: Ballooning with Craigles the Clown in the Hotel lobby area.
-1:00 PM: History of Rock and Roll Concert in the Ballroom: An afternoon filled with all the
music you remember. You’ll be dancing in your seat or on the dance floor to Deb Dynamite and
Crash Gordon, Hipp Pipps, Dibbs & the Detonators. Featured Act is Johnny Rogers and his
uncanny portrayal of the late Buddy Holly, a tribute to the legendary Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Ricky Nelson and Chuck Berry, and many more. You won’t want to miss Johnny’s portrayal of the
late Elvis Presley MC Alan David Stein of WMTR radio. Table service provided and as an added
attraction “free swing dance lessons by professional dance instructors! Tickets on sale at ticket
booth located inside the Hilton front door credit cards accepted.
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4:00 PM: Sing with The Stars: Open Mic. Sing with Hal Keshner and Crystle Spivey on the
outdoor stage.
5:00 pm: Jr Greeser & Jr Poodle Skirt Contest, hosted by MC Tony Dean of Doo Wop Radio.
This is the time to dress up the young and young at heart. Also the promenade of customized
peddle cars.
5:00 - 6:00 PM: Prom Queens’s promenade!! Convertibles line up by the front door of the
Hampton hotel by "The Wolfman" and pomade a few laps around the parking lot. All past Prom
Queens are welcome! All Queens and their escorts must be seated inside the car as they
promenade the parking lot. This is a Lead East Tradition!!! Bring your camera!
-6:00 PM: The 37th Annual Senior High School Prom & last dance of the 2023 show. It will be
held in the Ballroom. Although it’s the Lead East prom, its also the last dance of this years show.
This year is featuring Juke Box 45 band. All are invited with appropriate formal wear, please.
(Vintage clothes and Zoot Suits appreciated) Tickets available by ticket booth by the Hilton
front door
-6:00 PM Presentation of the Top Ten Trophies at the backstage
-7:00 - 9:00 PM: Oldies Karaoke and open mic performances at LEAD EAST presented by DJ Pat
and Heather Ferrante in the HOTEL LOBBY... your chance to be a singing star! You are welcome
to bring your own microphone! There will be 5 other MICS available to rotate between
performances while sanitizing them in between. Wind covers will also be provided for each
microphone during use.
-7:00 - 9:00 PM: Renew your wedding vows with Heather Ferrante, wedding minister. Meet with
her to make an appointment, by the Karaoke stage in the Hilton Lobby.
-7:30 PM - MIDNIGHT: The "ACE" Drive-In opens. 7:30 - 8:00 Cartoons for the kids! Double
feature movies begin at 8. See the marquee in this handbook. Bring a lawn chair or something to
sit on.... There’s plenty of space to social distance. The "ACE" Drive-In is located behind the hotel
in the parking lot. Pop corn and 3-d glasses will be provided.
-8:00 PM: Join us for “The Wolfman’s Stroll Party” with DJ Jerry “Wolfman” Burst!!! We do the
Stroll together every year at Lead East…. it’s tradition! Get in on the action this year and let’s stroll.
Meet by the Wolfman’s DJ booth! Be there or be square!
-9:30PM: An Evening with the fabulous Razorbacks! At the gazebo
-9:30 - 10 PM: Neon Extravaganza !! Bring your cars, bring your lights, bring your neon or string
lights... and let’s bring the fun! We’re closing out Lead East weekend with a neon extravaganza!
Line up by Wolfman.
Additional band and singing information on the 2023 website, & the official Lead East Face Book
activities page and music page.
Thank you for joining us at LEAD EAST 2023
All information is subject to change - Not responsible for typos or time changes of
activities.
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