Guitar Bob customizes each program to your specific needs. He provides live performances for large, mid-sized, and small audiences. For booking information, call Bob at (973) 713-3064 or use the convenient Contact Us form.
For Young Children
KIDS ON THE MOVE CONCERT
A Jumping Junior Jamboree
This program instantly gets young children moving to music. Guitar Bob’s lively performance has them jumping, shaking, and dancing. The program features themes of humor, friendship, imagination, and familiar everyday activities. Kids love pretending to be the characters in the songs…elephants who like to jump, astronauts who take an adventurous spaceship ride, and bunny rabbits who rock n’ roll. Are you looking for a program that combines interactive fun, creativity, and learning? “Kids on the Move” is a sure winner!
Best for: Preschools, Public Libraries, Community Groups, Family Celebrations
For Preschools & Kindergartens
LITTLE COOL MUSIC SCHOOL
A Music Enrichment Program
Guitar Bob’s “Little Cool Music School” is a music enrichment program designed specifically for preschoolers. Children learn to sing along, move in creative ways, and dance to a variety of age-appropriate songs. Playing musical games, dramatizing song lyrics, and playing rhythm instruments are also part of the program. The emphasis of the program is on teaching children to enjoy making music together in a relaxed, fun format.
Best for: Preschools, Day Care Centers, Nursery Schools, Kindergartens
For Family Audiences
PLANET THAT WE LOVE TOUR
An Earth-Friendly Rock Concert
This program appeals to the whole family. It focuses on big themes like environmental awareness and global harmony. Guitar Bob’s upbeat performance engages the audience in active participation. Kids connect with current topics such as caring for the planet when Guitar Bob sings “Skip Around the Sun”, “Amazon Shuffle”, “Blue Planet Revue” and “One World Talking”. Parents value Bob’s positive messages and ability to educate while letting “kids be kids”.
Best for: Schools, Recreation Programs, Environmental Centers, Libraries, Special Events
For Adult Audiences
RED, WHITE, and BLUES
America’s Music Then and Now
America's musical traditions are rooted deep in the lives of its people. Songs give voice to their struggles and power to their stories. Master guitarist and songwriter, Bob Messano, reveals his influences through renditions of classic American tunes and presentation of original compositions. Hear history come alive through the works of Woody Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Merle Haggard, Robert Johnson, and Johnny Cash. Enjoy Bob Messano’s insightful words and music as he links past to present in a concert blending vintage guitars, wailing harmonicas, and lyrics that address contemporary issues. Take part in a community event where music "for the people" is made "by the people".
Best for: Cultural Programs, Libraries, Fairs, Festivals, Parks, Concert Series