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12/9/2011 Ho Ho Hottt! Tis the season and The Score spread the good cheer in South Windsor at Red's Tavern inside Nomads Adventure Quest! The festivities were in full swing as the boys from Glastonbury again cranked out three scorching sets to another large crowd of merry makers, including our good friends and collegues from East Hartford Middle School, which celebrated their holiday party at the bar! The band added the heartfelt Barenaked Ladies' tune Light Up My Room to the setlist, and brought back a lot of songs for this festive occasion, the most notable would be Jerome in a Santa Hat, belting out our Springsteenesque version of Santa Claus is Comin' to Town! The band also reached back and rocked out blistering versions of Pinball Wizard and She Sells Sanctuary, did a mojo filled offering of Mary Jane's Last Dance by request, and revamped Locomotive Breath, this time with Matt on the guitar. It wouldn't be a Score show without guest stars of course, and this show had several- Chris jumped in on drums for three songs, giving a rock solid backbeat for Play That Funky Music, which featured some powerful tradeoff soloing by Blodge and Tom. Ryan Marky was thrown the mic in mid-medley of Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog, Alex Pelissari lent his pipes for a metallic Living After Midnight and Katie Pelissari joined in during I Saw Her Standing There. The dance floor was HOT and naughty during sets two and three as the party was cranked up until well after 11. With the floor still packed, the band was called back for an encore of The Middle, which of course brought the house down and left them wanting more! This was one that you shouldn't have missed, everyone had a blast! When are we returning to Red's, we are not sure. If YOU want us back let THEM know! The Score wishes everyone Happy Holidays, and we hope to see you soon! 11/12/2011 The Hooker was Scored! The Score cranked it up for the My Sister's Place Benefit at the Hooker Brewery, donating their time to this great cause! It was a fun filled night with a brewery tour, exciting raffles, tasty appetizers, free beer samples from the Hartford area's finest brewery and of course a couple of rockin' sets from The Score to help benefit this very important women's homeless shelter! The boys from Glastonbury brought back several songs including a burning version of the Rolling Stone's The Last Time and Moondance with Matt on guitar, as well as the classic Good Lovin' and a fancy free offering of Franklin's Tower. The crowd of supporters enjoyed the band's rendition of Forget You and Hold on Loosely, and Blodge and Tom smoked it up on Superstition. There was much to celebrate this night and the band wishes My Sister's Place continued success in accomplishing their mission! 10/21/11 The Score rocked the town of South Windsor with a special show at Red's Tavern inside Nomads Adventure Quest. The night featured several new songs, many guest performers and another strong crowd. The band added to the catalog with .38 Special's Hold on Loosely delighting the crowd, went retro and got the crowd moving their feet during The Twist, featured Matt on the classic Jethro Tull hit Bungle in the Jungle and even threw in some AC/DC for good measure! Blackburns Guitar extrodinare Evan Bellman joined the crew for the second set, adding flair and fills on rhythm as well as taking blistering lead solos during a hot version of Pride & Joy. Walter Jennings' EHMS student Chris returned and joined us on drums for a four song set, including The Joker and Bad Moon Rising, steering the ship with a solid backbeat. Ellen Harris of the Combustibles pitched in with her powerful pipes during Who Says You Can't Come Home, and the night was capped off with former BOE vocalist Alex Pelissari uniting with Matt on guitar to crush a smash hit rendition of AC/DC's You Shook Me All Night Long! We even had several lovely ladies help out with Mustang Sally! Several of the bar staff noted that we were by far the best act at Red's, a high compliment we are extremely proud of! We return to Red's on December 9th for our annual holiday party, so oil up the sled, get the red suit out of the cleaners, and by ready to rock! Don't miss that one- it's a great time for everyone at Red's and Nomads! 9/10/2011 The Score had the honor of being the entertainment for the Dr. Adam Raisner Scholorship and Fundraiser at the JCC in Bloomfield. The band rocked out three strong sets of party rock and roll as the huge crowd of donors danced to the tunes, bid at the silent auction, and enjoyed the gourmet food and open bar! Aside from The Score, a highlight was the brick oven pizza truck parked just outside- delicious! The crowd really revved up during the second set as the boys from Glastonbury served up dancible Motown. The band even brought back some old favorites for this show including Hey Jealousy, All Right Now, and The Weight. Of course, there were the requisite guest musicians- Arnie joined the band for an old school go at Mustang Sally, and Bruce Raisner played some crazy trumpet with only the mouthpiece during Play That Funky Music. The Score was proud to be a part of this important event. Thanks to Amy and David Raisner who organized the entire show, this was a great time for everyone, awesome food, good music and the knowledge that you helped make a difference, as the dinner and auction appeared to make their lofty goal of $10,000. 7/21/2011 It's West Hartford. It's Blue Back Square, the hippest place in the Greater Hartford Area. Add in The Score, and you have a magical Thursday evening! Everyone knows that The Score puts on a scorching show of classic party rock, and under extreme temperatures, a temporary blackout, a couple of streakers and crazy PA issues, the Boys out of Glastonbury delivered the goods! With temps still riding high, the band jammed out two straight hours of music that hit all the decades of rock. The band debuted a searing version of Stevie Ray Vaughn's This House is Rockin'. We had the conga line going for Volcano, and the Fins were up moving from the left to the right too! By the time the boys kicked into I Want You to Want Me, the plaza was still hopping! Events such these need guest stars, so Ryan Markey swung by to lend some vocals on a raging version of Superstition, and Ellen Harris of Combustables fame joined the band for a powerful rendition of Who Says You Can't Go Home. Ironically, this show almost didn't happen! Since the band's power mixer mysteriously went on the blink, we were scrambling- throw in a two minute blackout, things were looking bleak- so we have to give a LOUD shoutout to Joe DeSisto, of Homegrown Studios who innocently came by to check out the show and ended up saving our butts! Again. Thanks Joe! Outdoors or in, if you are looking for a solid party rock band, book The Score! 7/9/2011 The Score at Nomad's again? Well, not exactly! The boys from Glastonbury were requested by the owners at Nomad's to bring their brand of upbeat party rock to entertain a 25th wedding anniversary in the banquet room! Nomad's isn't just an indoor fun park for kids or a great tavern. This is a top notch banquet facility with superb food options and a great stage for private parties. The party started with appetizers and The Score providing mellow tunes such as Sittin' At the Dock of the Bay. After dinner, the party kicked into high gear with danceable music. The partygoers enjoyed the classics like our Elvis Medley and Beatles offerings as well as Motown tunes such as Mustang Sally, and the younger crowd connected with C-Lo Green's Forget You and Jason Mraz's I'm Yours. The Score had a blast and would like to thank Nomad's and congratulate Linda and Rick on their 25th wedding anniversary! 6/17/2011 A great live performance is always something special. The Score rocked the "End of the School Year bash at Red's Tavern! The eighth annual party was hopping all night long with a huge boisterous crowd permeating the dance floor. Red's, a full service tavern inside of Nomads Adventure Quest, was the home of the end of the year party for East Hartord Public as well as a large contingency from the Suffield Schools. The Boys from Glastonbury did not disappoint as they slammed through three strong sets of party rock. The crowd danced all night long, particularly enjoying Forget You, We're An American Band, Too Little Too Late, and helped out on Mustang Sally. Ryan Markey joined the jam for several tunes including Long Train Running and an untitled improptu opening noodle to start the third set. The band played late and fufilled requests like Jet Airliner and Listen to the Music and introduced Kiss' Rock and Roll All Nite with Matt rocking out on guitar! This gig was awesome and we'd like to thank everyone who came out to support The Score! "6/4/11 There are times when you have to step up to the plate, and on this Saturday, The Score hit a home run, donating their time as they had the West Hartford Relay for Life rocking! The Relay against cancer was held on the sports fields of Northwest Catholic High School, as teams walked the track to raise money, honor survivors and remember those that lost their lives against this terrible disease. This year, The Score brought their classic party rock and headlined the event that included fine acts like modern rockers Fatgrip, The funky Kathy Thompson Band, and jam band, Four Corners. The boys from Glastonbury pumped out 45 minutes of rock, getting the walkers to dance and bounce by the stage. The response was infectious during I'm a Believer and I Want You To Want Me, got the conga line moving during Volcano, and the band smoked on Superstition and flashed wild solos on Johnny B. Goode. This was a great cause with an inspiring crowd, and we would have played all night if we could! The Score salutes those who struggle against cancer, showing the world what courage really is. 5/6/2011 Call backs say it all! This was the third time that The Score performed for the Connecticut Teacher's Association (CEA) and it was definitely the charm as the band of teachers blasted through a non-stop torrential two and one half hours of rock and roll. The energy from the crowd fueled the powerful mega-set as they danced through the night until just before 2 AM. Brimming with confidence, the boys started the night with a song they never played before- Cee Lo Green's smash Forget You, and it rocked! The crowd really responed to almost everything, but the fire was ignited during the classic Beatles and Motown songs. There was some great response during Mustang Sally, and a lot of dancing for Play That Funky Music and Brick House. The conga line was enormous during Jimmy Buffett's Volcano, and there was several Parrot Heads moving their "fins" to the left and the right! Just when things looked like things may slow down a little, the band unleashed Matt with The Middle and well, we know what happened with that! The boys from Glastonbury also fufilled requests as the the teachers raised their hands for some Grateful Dead, bringing back Eyes of the World and Scarlet Begonias. Jerome worked the crowd all night and kept the party rolling and the Daves showed off their chops on guitar during their signature songs. This was a great all around party and the band never sounded better! The Score would like to thank their comrades at the CEA for bringing us back for another year! If you have a private party or corporate event and want to rock the house, consider The Score! 4/9/2011 The Score "debuts" at the Old Well Tavern- we were there when it was the Lobster Barn, and Reno's and now the band took the stage at the Old Well, rocking three powerful sets of classic party tunes. The energetic crowd enjoyed the show as the boys from Glastonbury brought back some old favorites, took requests and played some current hits. This group had their dancin' shoes on and they were ready to pitch in backup vocals, helping out on Mustang Sally! The band also celebrated a couple of big days for Kevin Sheehan and our own Tom Donato with the Beatles Birthday. With Matt on guitar, the band debuted a rockin' rendition of the KISS classic Rock and Roll All Night and he fufilled a request as they boys reached deep into the archives and jammed out on Little Feat's Dixie Chicken- and Tony, Jerome is still looking for his drink! Blodge had some blistering solos on Johnny B. Goode and traded off with Tom's sax solos on Superstition. Plus, Matt went extra nuts during The Middle! Walter had the beat all night and the band also featured Dave G on lead guitar as we returned Friend of the Devil and Bertha to the set, and a spot was found for Some Kind of Wonderful. At the end of the night, the band was joined by Ellen of the Combustibles for a hot offering of Who Says You Can't Go Home. This was a show that shouldn't have been missed, so if you did, you can't get this one back! The Score thanks everyone who came out Saturday night, and looks forward to returning to The Old Well Tavern in Simsbury. 4/2/2011 The Score happily congratulates Sarah and Manny on their wedding! It was a true party with all the trimmings and The Score was there to entertain them at the exclusive Riverview in Simsbury. The band was part of the total entertainment package for this special night- The Score, a DJ and a talented jazz trio, and it was our job to provide the "rock" and keep the party rollin' until the midnight hour! The crowd had their dancing shoes on as the band kept the energy flowing all night long, rocking out on songs like Oh What a Night, Brown Eyed Girl, I Saw Her Standing There and You May Be Right. During the second set, the groom joined the guys on stage for a turn at bringing back The Joker, to the delight of family and friends. The crowd enjoyed the slow dance during Michael Buble's Home and during the Allman's Melissa- two songs coming back after a long rest. The Score would like to thank Sarah and Manny for allowing us to perform on their big day- and a big thank you for the home-made lemoncello! If you have a wedding or event coming up and need a classic party rock band that doesn't do the funky chicken, consider The Score! 3/19/11 Does Suffield know how to rock or what? The easy answer is YES! The Score had the distinct pleasure to entertain the Suffield Public School District at their annual auction and fundraiser semi-formal at the Riverview in Simsbury, CT. This was the third time that the band of teachers performed for the SFES and the boys from Glastonbury did not disappoint! The crowd was high energy from the get go and didn't reliquish the floor until the final notes were rung! The crowd particularly enjoyed the 80's tunes like Jenny and Jesse's Girl and bopped to the beat of our Motown offerings like Ain't Too Proud to Beg which featured Suffield Teacher Tom Donato on the Sax! This was Tom's show and he burned through solo after solo throughout the night as he played for his comrades. We had plenty of tambourine players and also had Brian join the band on lead vocals as the boys brought back Southern Cross. This event was an enormous success as they raised a lot of funds for their district! The Score would like to thank the SFES for the wonderful dinner and for having us back for this most important event. If you have a private event that needs entertaining, consider The Score! 3/4/11 The Score made their triumphant return to Red's Tavern again delivering the goods to the classic pub within Nomad's Adventure Quest! The place was packed and the floor was shakin' as the band jammed three sets of classic party rock! The dancing lasted all night long as the band entertained requests and rocked out with some guest musicians. The rockers from G'bury debuted The Four Season's classic hit December 1963 (Oh What a Night!) featuring Katie Pelissari on vocals, and Mitch Banks spelled Walter on several tunes including China Grove. Walter got a couple of breaks tonight as one of his middle school students, Chris took over the kit to the delight of family and friends during Bad Moon Rising and Johnny B. Goode, and Ryan Markey returned for a turn on our Elvis Medley. A few old tunes made their way back into the set list, such as a tight version of Eric Clapton's Forever Man. The Score would like to thank their amazing supporters for coming down to Red's- spread the word! The band looks forward to their next performance at Red's Tavern, details to follow. 1/21/2011 The Score found a new bar to rock! Red's Tavern, a classy bar newly located inside Nomad's Adventure Quest- CT's largest indoor amusement center! This show was a highlight reel of rock as the boys from G'bury cranked out three smokin' sets of danceable party tunes! The huge crowd grooved to the music all night long enjoying the happy hour treats and the generous selection of libations. The fun started just before 7:30 PM and included some great songs like Go Your Own Way, Hard to Handle and I'm Yours, but the band was just warming up. Set two rocked hard with some hot guest vocals from Ryan Markey on Jailhouse Rock and Supersition, which got the floor really moving. And the Middle was of course jumpin'! The band also served up a scorching offerings of the Score original song, Optional, Cheap Trick's I Want You to Want Me and The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary plus they laid down a smooth groove for Angel of Harlem. The third set featured an amazing version of Sweet Emotion- we haven't played it in about three years, but it ROCKED! We also had Tony from the band Slingshot step up to the mic on You Really Got Me, and the night closed with former Bored of Ed throatmaster Alex Pelissari joining the band (and former bandmates Matt and Walter) on Judas Priest's Living After Midnight! The Score would like to thank everyone who helped make this a magical night of music! The Score looks forward to a return engagement at Red's Tavern- it's a great place to play, plus you can bring the kids and let them have fun at Nomad's while you listen to your favorite band! New Year's Eve 2010- It was time to kick out 2010 and usher in 2011 with great food, fine wine, champagne and classic party rock with The Score! The band made their New Year's Eve return to the gourmet italian restaurant Piccolo Arancio in Farmington, CT and entertained patrons throughout the night, starting out with a fine mellow set to compliment the scrumptious five course meal. Soon thereafter the crowd's true colors shown through as they shifted into party mode! The boys from Glastonbury hit all the decades of rock tonight, took loads of requests and had some great guest musicians jam with the band. Bella Cialfi joined the group again, this time rocking out on their debut of Van Halen's You Really Got Me, and Dan made his return and sat in on drums for Johnny B. Goode, and even switched to lead guitar, teaming up with his dad on drums for a Hendrixian All Along the Watchtower. For the ball drop festivities, the band led the crowd in a hearty chorus of Auld Lang Syne, followed by a jamming version of Clapton's After Midnight. There were some crazy requests: a voracious call for Led Zeppelin, so Matt struck up the riff and the band obliged with a verse and chorus of Whole Lotta Love. There was a shoutout for some Jethro Tull, and the band plowed through Locomotive Breath to the crowd's delight. Tom showed his saxy chops on 25 or 6 to 4 and Ain't Too Proud to Beg. Blodge was tearing it up all night long smoking solos on Superstion and Feelin' Alright! It was a great "first night" for rock at Piccolo's and the band would like to thank the Cialfi family for bringing us back to their amazing restaurant! The Score wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2011! !  Thanks for visiting and don't forget to bookmark this page! Please report problems or send gushing praise about the site to webmaster@theScoreRocks.com
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