Rock your way into the New Year with a sensational evening of music and merriment at the Jersey Shore…indoors, of course! This is not just any New Year’s Eve party; it’s a fun-filled, rock-infused social gathering that’s sure to make your New Year’s Eve unforgettable.
NOTE: This is a limited seating event (75 seats), so get your tickets early!
About the Event
As the clock winds down on 2025, ProgStock invites you to our annual New Year’s Eve bash! Please come join us to hang out with old friends, and perhaps meet some new ones, at a night filled with great music, lively socializing, and a festive atmosphere that’ll have you ringing in the New Year in style.
A cash bar will be available. Soft drinks, coffee, and tea will be available at no charge, as well as our homemade food buffet. We will also collect donations for the artists/bands.
Please note: the restaurant is a seasonal business, so Google will tell you it is “temporarily closed” – we are not using the restaurant! No Fish, only Sips!
What to Expect
The amazingly talented musicians who will be performing at our event are:
Previously published in 2022, this answer to “Why ProgStock?” still rings true:
The three keys to our festival, in our humble opinion, are:
great live music (otherwise, what’s the point?)
the coming together of a community of people who are now more like a family, thus the ProgStock Family group, including the musicians who become part of our group and join in the fun
our amazing team of volunteer professionals, and paid professionals (often not paid what they deserve, which is unfortunately almost always true in the music industry) – We can’t thank these folks enough!
Something interesting you might not know about ProgStock, even if you’ve attended before: we encourage all of our musicians to stay for the entire weekend. Why?
To bring the musicians into the community experience. We want the musicians to become part of the group, mingle with the crowd, watch the other bands, and meet each other. Some folks call it ‘a cruise on land,’ for those familiar with the music cruise concept – everyone hanging out in one space for several days – sharing music, meals, and experiences – getting to know each other.
The great collaborations that result. Every year, exciting things happen at ProgStock when musicians, who have sometimes never met or worked together, struck up a conversation in advance, because they knew they were coming to ProgStock, or just started jamming in Bob Moog Foundation Plaza or backstage and Boom! new music is born.
Examples of unique ProgStock musical experiences abound:
The very first set at ProgStock 2017 featured Francis Dunnery (It Bites), Peter Jones (Tiger Moth Tales, Red Bazar, Camel), and Rachel Flowers. Francis Dunnery and Peter Jones also joined Dave Kerzner on stage for some amazing collaborations.
In 2017 and 2018, ProgStock was blessed to have Tom Brislin, a New Jersey native, perform both singly and with his band, Gold Rotation, and now Tom is a full-fledged member of the multiple Platinum-selling American rock band, Kansas. In 2018, Michael Sadler joined Gold Rotation on stage for a surprise performance of the Saga classic, “Wind Him Up!“
In 2018, ProgStock was honored to have the extraordinary talents of Eddie Jobson headlining the festival. Eddie brought an all-star band together to bring us Jobson Plays UK with Marc Bonilla, Alex Machacek, and Thomas Lang. That spring, Eddie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Platinum-selling English rock band, Roxy Music, and delivered this spectacular performance on electric violin, as the first electric violinist to be inducted into Rock Hall.
Michael Sadler (Saga) and Rachel Flowers released an EP together (3 x 2) at ProgStock 2018
In 2019, ProgStock featured the Juno Award winning and Canadian Platinum-selling rock band, SAGA, and first show of the 50th Anniversary tour of the legendary rock band Nektar.
Steve Unruh, Phideaux Xavier, Valerie Gracious and Ariel Farber came together to open a day at ProgStock 2021 that started and ended with “only at ProgStock” moments. Day 3 closed with a blending of Dark Beauty and Potter’s Daughter. That’s a LOT of talent on one stage! Once again, Thomas Hatton’s review on Proglodytes.com says it better than we ever can!
Michael Sadler met Shane Atkinson of Evership at ProgStock 2018 and now Michael is the Voice of the New Day on Evership’s new album The Uncrowned King, Part II, for which we will have an album listening party at ProgStock 2022. Hear the full song here.
At ProgStock 2022, Joe Deninzon (violin), Alex Skolnick (guitar), and Rachel Flowers (piano/flute) came together with no rehearsal to perform “Spain” by Chick Corea and Joaquin Rodrigo. Watch the video here.
At ProgStock 2024, Advent Horizon stunned the crowd, securing their spot as one of our “sleepers!” Sleepers are bands you didn’t know before ProgStock and now you need to have every song they ever recorded in your personal collection. Don’t miss a single moment of the festival, even if you don’t recognize the name of the band. A festival attendee captured this on video.
We continue bringing new experiences to the festival to complement the performances, including special guest appearances and meet-and-greets, fine artists, and the involvement of sponsors and foundations related to music education, historical preservation, and support of independent musical artists. We could not have produced any of these without you, and for that we are eternally grateful!
Check in as early as Tuesday, October 7 and check out as late as Tuesday, October 14. For shorter reservations, just adjust the dates at the top of the page.
These pumpkin displays are unlike anything you’re likely see anywhere else. Each display is sculpted while you watch and is weirdly beautiful as well as whimsical. Deane Arnold is one of the most popular and influential pumpkin artists in the world. He appears as a judge on Food Network’s Outrageous Pumpkins television show, where he also works behind the camera as the pumpkin carving and photography consultant.
Deane pushes the limits of pumpkin-themed Halloween events each year. He collaborates with a variety of elite artists, and every season has seen significant leaps forward in creative innovation. His students include many Halloween Wars and Outrageous Pumpkins competitors.
Deane’s Team for ProgStock 2025
Sarah Blostein will be returning for her third ProgStock. Sarah is a Toronto-based special effects artist and the 2024 Halloween Wars All-Star Champion. Sarah is a festival favorite, and really made an impression the year she carved a pumpkin likeness of Michael Sadler.
Dmitry Klimenko will make his first ProgStock appearance. Dmitry is an internationally known sculptor who creates jaw dropping sand and ice sculptures all over the world.
Anthony Pater is a 2023 Halloween Wars veteran and animator. He first gained national attention during college, when he would leave his carved pumpkins all over the Edinboro University campus at night.
New This Year
Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Saturday, October 11 at 2:30pm – Bob Moog Foundation Plaza
raindate: Sunday, October 12 at 2:30pm
Derek Shulman, Gentle Giant frontman and record industry executive, will be releasing his new book, Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights, co-written by US music writer Jon Wiederhorn with a forward by Tony Visconti, through Jawbone on October 7, 2025. Learn more in this recent article in Prog Magazine.
The timing couldn’t be better with ProgStock starting on October 9!
On Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, both at 10AM ET, Larry Fast will be hosting an interview and Q&A with Derek Shulman.
The Saturday session is for our 5-year Patrons and Prog-Ducers. Prog-Ducer passes are already SOLD OUT. You can still become a 5-year Patron by purchasing a new Patron Pass or by upgrading your ProgStock 2025 3-Day Pass.
The Sunday session will go on sale this Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 12PM ET. Tickets are only $10 and books will be available at the festival for purchase, so you can get them autographed!
serengazer is a new musical project featuring Michael Sadler (SAGA), Paul Bielatowicz (Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy, Neal Morse Band), Matt Dorsey (Sound of Contact, Dave Kerzner), Jimmy Keegan (Spock’s Beard, Pattern-Seeking Animals), and rising talent Seren Sadler. Together, they’re crafting a fresh progressive sound which they’re eager to debut at ProgStock 2025!
The Trading Boundaries Fine Art team, currently touring the U.S. with YES on their celebrated Fragile Tour, are delighted to announce a special appearance at ProgStock 2025. Click here to learn more!
The Consummate Rock-n-Roll Journalist and Photographer, Armando Gallo will join us at ProgStock 2025! In addition to sharing his photography with us, he will also be launching his new book, “Remembering The Lamb” in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the release of the Genesis album, “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway!”
Ron Bienstock
Ron Bienstock, partner at Fox Rothschild, provides strategic legal advice that helps musicians and musical instrument manufacturers achieve their business goals and protect and exploit their intellectual property on a worldwide basis.
On Saturday, October 11, at 2:30PM, Ron will offer a session designed to help independent musicians protect their intellectual property in and around the music industry.
Highlighting all of the amazing exhibitors and speakers coming to ProgStock this year, in addition to all of the great musicians that will rock our stage.
NEW EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCED!
Famed Science Fiction Author of Dune, Star Trek, Clockwork Angels and Terra Incognita Kevin J. Anderson is coming to ProgStock!
Kevin J. Anderson
SPECIAL GUEST Derek Shulman (of Gentle Giant) is coming to ProgStock!
Derek Shulman, Gentle Giant frontman and record industry executive, will be releasing his new book, Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights, co-written by US music writer Jon Wiederhorn with a forward by Tony Visconti, through Jawbone on October 7, 2025. Learn more in this recent article in Prog Magazine.
Derek Shulman & Larry Fast
On Friday, October 10, at 1PM ET, and Sunday, October 12, at 10AM ET, Larry Fast will be hosting an interview and Q&A with Derek Shulman. The Saturday session is for our 5-year Patrons and Prog-Ducers. Prog-Ducer passes are already SOLD OUT. You can still become a 5-year Patron by purchasing a new Patron Pass or by upgrading your ProgStock 2025 3-Day Pass.
The Sunday session is on sale now in our box office! Tickets are only $10 and books will be available at the festival for purchase, so you can get them autographed!
Giant Steps by Derek Shulman
SPECIAL GUEST
Consummate Rock-n-Roll Journalist and Photographer, Armando Gallo, is coming to ProgStock!
Armando Gallo
On Friday, October 10, at 1PM ET and Sunday, October 12, at 2:30PM ET, Larry Fast will be hosting an interview and Q&A with Armando Gallo – the consummate rock-and-roll journalist and photographer. The Friday session is for our 5-year Patrons and Prog-Ducers. Prog-Ducer passes are already SOLD OUT. You can still become a 5-year Patron by purchasing a new Patron Pass or by upgrading your ProgStock 2025 3-Day Pass.
The Sunday session is free on a first-come-first-seated basis in our Spring Hall theater, Armando will be with us all weekend with his photographs available at the festival for purchase, so you can get them autographed!
FINE ARTISTS returning for ProgStock 2025
Annie Haslam
Michael Bennett
Victoria Flowers
We will also have Patrick Moraz’s prints and CDs available at the ProgStock Merch Table.
Fine Artists 2025
PUMPKIN SCULPTING
Deane Arnold is back with a whole team of pumpkin sculptors!
Pumpkin Sculpting Team – Progstock 2025
New This Year – Pumpkin Carving Workshop Saturday, October 11 at 2:30pm – Bob Moog Foundation Plaza
(raindate: Sunday, October 12 at 2:30pm)
Thid, a universal explorer from Zanthar, had a five-year assignment on Earth studying The Humans. Without a doubt, The Humans are the most fascinating, creative, and bizarre creatures Thid has ever encountered. He’s especially captivated by the countless ways they’ve invented to entertain themselves!
Thid is on a mission to recreate some of his favorite Earth experiences—through sports, playing games, and goofing off. His other great earth discoveries—music, pepperoni pizza, and marijuana—are all central to his ongoing adventures.
Thid will be sharing his love of marijuana with us at ProgStock 2025 in Thid’s Garden, an outdoor space set aside for watching Thid videos, partaking in the herb, and otherwise socializing.
Thid will also be holding a daily “Thid hunt,” where the first person to locate Thid in the theater each day will win a prize.
Regular 3-Day Passes, Single-Day Passes, Pre-festival Event Tickets, Special Event Tickets, and Festival T-shirts are available NOW in the ProgStock Box Office
Future On Sale Dates Have Been Updated:
Livestream Passes will be available starting Sunday, September 7 at 12:00PM EDT This is also when the t-shirt presale ends, so get your t-shirt orders soon!
