JANET GARDNER
New England Rock Festival Norwalk CT 2023
District Music Hall
71 Wall Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
Oct 7, 2023
2:30 PM EDT
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New England Rock Fest was started in 2018, as an event designed to celebrate music made famous by the arena rock bands of the 80s and early 90s.
Through the years, New England Rock Fest has had some very well known acts from the genre grace its stage. 5 years later, it's time to expand and move. Moving their home to the prestigious Wall Street Theater in Norwalk, CT and partnering up with their fantastic professional staff. None of us could be happier.
Headlining this year's main day is none other than Double Platinum selling artist, FIREHOUSE! With over 7 Million albums sold world wide.
They will be coming to Norwalk for this year's N.E.R.F performing their hits, including Don't Treat Me Bad, Reach for the Sky and the hit ballad, Love of a Lifetime.
Firehouse will be joined by special guests, Tango Down, No Love Lost, Mister Wonderful. Including more great bands TBA for this day's event of great bands and fun music!! PLUS Music and Merchandise vendors selling tons of awesome products throughout the day. A party you don't want to miss.
Music is our Time Machine. Let's go for a Ride at New England Rock Fest Sat Oct 7t
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District Music Hall – formerly known as Wall Street Theater – in Norwalk, Connecticut, is a cultural gem that seamlessly blends historic charm with contemporary entertain...
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JANET GARDNER Biography
Booking: Chuck@artists-worldwide.com
Known for being the former lead vocalist of the legendary female rock band Vixen, Janet Gardner’s powerful vocals propelled Vixen to the top of the Billboard charts with crossover hits “Edge of a Broken Heart” and “Cryin'” and AOR rockers “How Much Love” and “Love is a Killer”. Vixen toured extensively, grinding out 200 shows per year, opening for the likes of Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, The Scorpions, Kiss, and Bon Jovi.
In an era primarily dominated by male rock musicians, Vixen’s all female line up didn’t come without its struggles. But their undeniable musicianship matched with Gardner’s unique and powerful vocal style propelled the band quickly to Gold Album status and earned the band critically acclaimed success that is still celebrated to this day on the likes of Sirius XM, MTV/VH-1 Classic, and nationally syndicated specialty radio shows. Vixen, along with their predecessors, helped pave the way for the current wave and success of female fronted acts such as Halestorm, In This Moment, The Pretty Reckless, and many others.
Teaming up with guitarist/songwriter/producer Justin James (who has worked with members of Staind, Collective Soul, Tyketto), Gardner ventured into the solo realm to unleash a new side of her musical creativity. Together, Janet and Justin have penned a collection of emotionally charged songs with gritty grooves, infectious hooks, and inspired lyrics that merge hard rock influences from the last four decades.
The result is a perfect blend of modern hard rock with a touch of old school flare that will turn the heads of generations of rock fans. A sample teaser was put up on YouTube and literally exploded overnight. The power duo was quickly snatched up by Pavement Entertainment with a full length cd released in the fall of 2017.
Janet Gardner has once again proven herself as a leader in the female fronted hard rock world.
Read MoreKnown for being the former lead vocalist of the legendary female rock band Vixen, Janet Gardner’s powerful vocals propelled Vixen to the top of the Billboard charts with crossover hits “Edge of a Broken Heart” and “Cryin'” and AOR rockers “How Much Love” and “Love is a Killer”. Vixen toured extensively, grinding out 200 shows per year, opening for the likes of Deep Purple, Ozzy Osbourne, The Scorpions, Kiss, and Bon Jovi.
In an era primarily dominated by male rock musicians, Vixen’s all female line up didn’t come without its struggles. But their undeniable musicianship matched with Gardner’s unique and powerful vocal style propelled the band quickly to Gold Album status and earned the band critically acclaimed success that is still celebrated to this day on the likes of Sirius XM, MTV/VH-1 Classic, and nationally syndicated specialty radio shows. Vixen, along with their predecessors, helped pave the way for the current wave and success of female fronted acts such as Halestorm, In This Moment, The Pretty Reckless, and many others.
Teaming up with guitarist/songwriter/producer Justin James (who has worked with members of Staind, Collective Soul, Tyketto), Gardner ventured into the solo realm to unleash a new side of her musical creativity. Together, Janet and Justin have penned a collection of emotionally charged songs with gritty grooves, infectious hooks, and inspired lyrics that merge hard rock influences from the last four decades.
The result is a perfect blend of modern hard rock with a touch of old school flare that will turn the heads of generations of rock fans. A sample teaser was put up on YouTube and literally exploded overnight. The power duo was quickly snatched up by Pavement Entertainment with a full length cd released in the fall of 2017.
Janet Gardner has once again proven herself as a leader in the female fronted hard rock world.
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