OMAR HAKIM & RACHEL Z – Generations Deconstructed Tour
OMAR HAKIM, Drummer, began playing at age five. By ten he was performing publicly with his father Hasan Hakim, a trombone veteran of the Duke Ellington and Count Basie bands. Omar has toured or recorded with countless music industry legends, including Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul, David Bowie, Dire Straits, Michael Jackson, Chaka Khan, Madonna, Daft Punk, Sting, George Benson, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, Herbie Hancock, Queen Latifah, Celine Dion, D’Angelo, as well as his excellent solo albums and band projects including with his keyboards-virtuoso wife Rachel Z. Omar is chair of Berklee’s Percussion Department. RACHEL Z, keyboardist, synthesist. Grammy-winning, Grammy-nominated with a long history of award-winning performances in the worlds of jazz and rock. Rachel has released 13 albums as bandleader and been a crucial part of countless tours and recordings including Steps Ahead, Vertú, the Omar Hakim Experience, OZmosys, Wayne Shorter, Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, Al Di Meola, and Regina Carter. Her years of touring with Peter Gabriel include appearances in his live films Growing Up Live & Still Growing Up Live. She is Professor of Jazz, Contemporary Music Studies and Electronic Music, variously at New School University NYC, Montclair State University and Cali School of the Arts. The Rock N’ Roll Collective is a powerhouse group of exceptionally talented young musicians between the ages of 13 and 18. Designed for students who have outgrown traditional music education programs like School of Rock, the Collective offers a professional-level environment where emerging artists can develop their craft and gain real-world performance experience. Founded by veteran audio engineer and producer Jeremy Gerard, the Collective is music-directed by renowned industry professionals Rachel Z Hakim, Omar Hakim, Mike Pellegrino, and Ben Moyer. Collective members have performed on tour across the US & Europe. In 2025, Collective members completed US & European tours with Frank Zappa alumni and embarked on a separate European tour with Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers. The Rock N’ Roll Collective is not just a band — it’s a launchpad for the next generation of world-class musicians.
PLAYING DEAD
Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John’s Band. Their marathon sets feature music from the entire Grateful Dead catalog and inspired improvisational jams. All Ages
School of Rock Attleboro presents SPRING SEASON SHOW 2
FAILURE – Quannnic
The Empowerment Factory Annual Fundraiser: Meet Me at The Met
School of Rock Attleboro presents SPRING SEASON SHOW 1
THAO with Full Band
THAO, known for her distinctly evocative songwriting and dynamic,arresting performance, has continued to evolve artistically andpersonally since dropping the moniker “Thao & The Get Down StayDown” in 2021. Her latest album, ‘Temple,’ reflects a profoundexploration of freedom and belonging, shaped by her experiencesreconnecting with her cultural roots on her first trip to Vietnam. Thisjourney is also the subject of her intimate documentary, “Nobody Dies,”which premiered on PBS to critical acclaim. Throughout her career, Thao has expanded her reach beyond recordingand touring and glided into the realms of writing, filmmaking, television,podcasting and theater. She has guest hosted the celebrated podcastSong Exploder, hosted PBS’s Southern Storytellers series, and scorednumerous film and dance projects, all the while continuing to tournationally and internationally. Thao can currently be seen in the music film Amongst The Disquiet(which she co-created, starred in, and wrote original music for) as itshows in contemporary art institutions and events all over the world (ex.New Orleans Museum of Art, MCA Denver, São Paulo Biennial). Her 6th studio album will be released in 2026. She is currently at workwriting her debut book for Graywolf Press (2027) and developing amusical. Balancing personal vulnerability with broader culturalcommentary, Thao remains a prominent voice in the contemporarymusic scene and beyond.
WEST 22nd: PLACES TO BE
West 22nd is an Austin-based rock band formed by friends who met at the University of Texas with a singular mission: become the next great rock band. They call their sound carousel rock, a style that spins through genre, emotion, and energy without losing its center. The term captures the tension at the heart of their music: controlled chaos that is sometimes dizzying, sometimes grounding, and always unforgettable. After a breakout EP and a debut album that have amassed over 75 million streams worldwide, West 22nd made one thing clear – they are not here to blend in. Their lyrics are autobiographical, their shows are electric, and their ambition is unmistakable. They have taken the stage at ACL, sold out numerous dates on their debut headlining tour, and built a fanbase that shouts every word back at them. West 22nd is not chasing nostalgia or trends. They are writing what comes next. And if you have ever felt a chorus hit at exactly the right moment, you already understand. For the latest updates, upcoming shows, and more, visit their official website: west-22nd.com
FAIR WARNING – Van Halen Tribute • LOVE BITES – Def Leppard Tribute
All Ages
STRANGECREEK CAMPOUT BATTLE OF THE BANDS presented by WORMTOWN
