Friday, December 2, 2016
THE BAND OF MERRYMAKERS Our Mission
Mayo Performing Arts Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, presents a wide range of programs that entertain, enrich, and educate the diverse population of the region and enhance the economic vitality of Northern New Jersey. The 2016-2017 season is made possible, in part, by a grant from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as support received from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation and other numerous foundations, corporations and individuals. As a courtesy to the artists and for the uninterrupted enjoyment of your fellow patrons, please turn off all cell phones, pagers, beepers and other electronic devices. Please unwrap any lozenges before the performance begins. No portion of this performance may be photographed, recorded, filmed, taped, broadcast or mechanically reproduced without the written consent of the Artist and/or the Presenter. Mayo Performing Arts Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
The Band of Merrymakers Band of Merrymakers is a rotating group of travelling troubadours led by hit songwriters/producers Sam Hollander (Train, One Direction, The Fray, Pentatonix) and Kevin Griffin (Taylor Swift, Sugarland, James Blunt, Howie Day...also of Better Than Ezra) and featuring special guests: Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Tyler Glenn (Neon Trees), and Constantine Maroulis (American Idol, Rock of Ages). This holiday season, the Band of Merrymakers will bring their festive cheer to a stage near you to perform a mix of holiday songs, including classics Joy to the World and Jingle Bells, and hit originals, including Snow Snow Snow and Holiday in LA. Band of Merrymakers will be a must-see show to get you and your family in the holiday spirit! The Band of Merrymakers made their mark on the national stage in 2015 by performing at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and through their viral music video of a Santa-Flash mob for their single Must Be Christmas. The super group’s debut album Welcome to Our Christmas Party which features a mix of new holiday songs plus some old favorites through Sony Music Masterworks imprint Portrait Records. Of the album Hollander says: “Legend has it that Irving Berlin wrote ‘White Christmas’ at a La Quinta hotel in the California desert. Kevin and I attempted to channel his inspiration as we wrote and recorded our record in the blazing Hollywood summer heat. The process essentially consisted of us calling up our friends, family & colleagues and inviting them to pack up their acoustic guitars and join us by the campfire as we recorded in the sweltering sun, all with the spirit of the winter and festivity deep in our bones. We hope the joy is selfevident!!”