Mondays 7:00-9:00pm

Rhythm and Blues music was foundational to the evolution of rock and roll! Originating with jazz and blues in the 1940s, R&B music was predominantly created by black musicians for black audiences until the 1950s, when artists such as Etta James, Little Richard, Fats Domino, and Ike & Tina Turner began to achieve crossover success with white audiences as well. By the early 1960s, record labels like Motown and Stax were churning out legendary hits by Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, The Supremes, and Otis Redding, which influenced virtually all of the Rock and Roll and Pop music that came after. The Classic R&B show features groove-oriented music with dynamic arrangements and standout vocal performances. Students participating in this show will have an opportunity to hone their rhythmic skills and broaden their repertoire of music styles by focusing on the music that inspired artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who, and which continues to be relevant today with its influence on modern Pop stars such as Adele and John Legend. Classic R&B is one of the most educational shows that School of Rock offers!

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Tuesdays 7:00-9:00p

In the Best of the '80s show, School of Rock will travel back in time to an era of fluorescent clothes, poofy hair, and the best synth-driven pop anthems you will ever hear. On August 1, 1981, music fans were catapulted into the '80s music era by the debut of a cultural phenomenon: MTV. This new music format - the music video - gave old and new artists alike the chance to reach unimaginable numbers of diverse audiences and sell millions of records and cassette tapes. The '80s would not have had its soundtrack without Michael Jackson. Jackson began the '80s on a sonic high that carried over from 1979’s “Off the Wall”, but he struck gold with the worldwide phenomenon that was Thriller. Also making a huge impact on the '80s were super-star Pop acts like Madonna, Prince, and all-girl band The Go- Gos. Gender became less binary and static in the '80s with wildly popular artists like Boy George of Culture Club, Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics, Chrissie Hynde of Pretenders and every hair metal act challenging perceptions of what is acceptable attire or behavior for “male” and “female.” Although pop acts reigned supreme in the '80s, rock bands like Guns N’ Roses, Journey, and Bon Jovi reaped the benefits from the ‘decade of excess’. The Best of the '80s show will feature a diverse mix of styles and artists, and is a challenging and fun experience for students of any instrument or experience level.

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Wednesdays 5:00-7:00p

1970s music reflected a diverse youth culture with many genres, including prog, punk, disco, heavy metal, glam rock, ska, and reggae. The music of the 1970s was also influenced by new technologies and international cultures. Rock music continued to dominate the airwaves, with bands like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, and Queen pushing the boundaries of sound and style. The 1970s also saw the rise of subgenres like progressive rock, glam rock, and punk rock, each offering its own unique take on the genre. The singer-songwriter movement flourished, with artists like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, and Carole King crafting introspective and emotionally resonant music. Folk rock continued to have a presence, with bands like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young blending folk harmonies with rock instrumentation. No matter what music taste or skill level, the Best of the 70s show has songs for any student.

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Wednesdays 7:00-9:00p

Indie Rock emerged as a genre in the 1980s as a response to the highly polished music of the '70s and '80s. The origin of the Indie movement can be traced back to the year of 1977 when the Buzzcocks self-published their Spiral Scratch EP. The band’s rejection of the typically major label-generated approach to the recording and distribution of music earned them their independent, or “indie”, status. As other bands adopted the Buzzcocks’ DIY ethos, the movement grew, and Indie Rock came to describe a particular sound that came from small post-punk labels of the early 1980s. In the '80s, bands like REM, The Pixies, and The Meat Puppets were known for putting musical experimentation before commercial goals, and gained popularity through college radio. In contrast with the synth-heavy pop music of the day, those Indie bands continued the emphasis on guitar that earlier Rock and Punk music popularized. In the '90s, the influence of Grunge helped usher in an era of commercialization in the Alternative genre. After many influential Indie acts achieved great commercial success, “Indie” soon began to describe artists who clung to their independent status and refused to sell-out. The music industry began to market any music that embraced a retro, guitar-centric sound as “Indie” as well. Through the 2000s, groups like the White Stripes, Jet, and The Strokes released garage-twinged music that received a massive amount of radioplay. The Indie Rock Show will give guitar players a look into unconventional chord voicings and manipulating guitar sounds with effects. Keyboardists, too, will enjoy applying more sound patches into the songs’ soundscapes. The rhythm section of bassists and drummers will be challenged by the diversity of playing styles of which Indie Rock is known for. This fun and musically varied show is a great choice for all experience levels.

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Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm & Fridays 5:30p-7:00p

Everyone starts somewhere! From the easy chords and straightforward drum grooves of garage rock and radio dance music, the sloppy and raw riffs of punk, and the simple but powerful sound of grunge, Rock101 is the best place for newer players to join the band and learn the basics. A genre-spanning mix of songs meant to be easy and to-the-point, this show focuses on fundamentals and learning to use them in a group environment, with plenty of parts for every instrument.

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Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm

Rock music has always spanned a wide range of sounds and genres. From the hard hitting riffs of System Of A Down, to the beautiful melodies of Evanescence, to the iconic innovations of Linkin Park, the early 2000s marked a new wave of the genres heard on the radio, with the sound of radio’s greatest hits moving into harder hitting territory. The experimentation of that sound would continue into the 2010s, with the emergence of Octane radio playing more modern bands like Bad Omens and Spiritbox. This show is a celebration of the nostalgia of Hard Rock Radio emerging in the post-grunge movement, to its current iterations in the streaming era. The variety of styles in this show leaves room for players of any skill level, and will leave the whole crowd dancing and singing along at the top of their lungs.

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