John Contardo

15TH ANNIVERSARY Tis the season to celebrate when Jon "Bowzer" Bauman, formerly of Sha Na Na, returns to the Ruth Eckerd Hall stage for his 15th Annual Bowzer's Holiday Rock 'N' Roll Party starring legendary artists: Peter Noone’s Herman’s Hermits (Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter; There's a Kind of Hush; I'm Henry VIII, I Am), Jay Siegel’s Tokens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Tonight I Fell In Love), Sha Na Na reunion w/ Johnny Contardo & Henry Gross (Shannon; Those Magic Changes), Joey Dee (Peppermint Twist; What Kind of Love Is This), Bowzer & The Stingrays & More!

Starring: KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES (“Looking For An Echo”); GARY “U.S.” BONDS (“Quarter to Three”); JAY SIEGEL’S TOKENS (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”); LA LA BROOKS, Original Lead Singer of THE CRYSTALS (“Da Doo Ron Ron”); THE DUBS (“Could This Be Magic”); JOEY DEE & THE STARLITERS (“Peppermint Twist”); JOHNNY FARINA of SANTO & JOHNNY (“Sleep Walk”); 9/11 FIREFIGHTER FRANK PIZARRO, Former Lead Singer of THE PLATTERS (“My Prayer”); BOWZER & THE STINGRAYS with JOHNNY CONTARDO; ROCKY AND THE ROLLERS. With Special Guest: BOBBY BROOKS WILSON, Son of Jackie Wilson (“Lonely Teardrops”).

Johnny Contardo to perform live with multiple acts during the cruise, taking part in a Private Concert, "Bowzer's Rock N' Roll Party." Cruise will feature Dance Parties, multiple Private Concerts, and Special Events such as a Meet & Greet Autograph Session, Q&A Sessions, DJ Al Brady's Trivia Show, and Rockaraoke.

Exclusive Concerts Include: Rocky & The Rollers, America’s Premier Rock and Roll Band; Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, “Formerly of Sha Na Na – Born to Hand Jive”; Johnny Contardo, “Formerly of Sha Na Na – Those Magic Changes”; Dennis Tufano, “Original lead singer of The Buckinghams – Kind of a Drag”; Jay Siegel’s Tokens, “The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Portrait of My Love”; La La Brooks, “Original lead singer of The Crystals – He’s a Rebel”; Brian Hyland, “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”; Gary Lewis and The Playboys, "This Diamond Ring”; Vito Picone and The Elegants “Little Star”; Peggy March, “I Will Follow Him”; WITH DJ Al Brady Master Of Ceremonies, “Mr Trivia”; AND Special Guest, Kathleen Kane.

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE: AAA North/South Carolina: (800) 444-8691; AAA Colorado: (800) 478-6072; AAA other states: (800) 955-1365.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of rock 'n' roll Classics with the one and only Johnny Contardo! Get ready to groove to the timeless hits that defined a generation.

Don't miss the chance to experience the electrifying energy and soulful vocals of Johnny Contardo, as he takes the stage to perform your favorite rock 'n' roll Classics. From iconic ballads to high-energy anthems, Johnny will transport you back to the Golden Era of rock music.

Whether you're a long time fan or new to his music, this in-person event promises to be a night to remember. So grab your friends, put on your best 50's clothes and dancing shoes, and get ready to sing along to the hits that defined a generation!

Johnny will bring back many of those musical memories as we travel back in time just for a little while and relive the music and times of our youth!

This performance will benefit Grateful Hearts.org, a 501(C)3 not for profit charity dedicated to ''providing hope for the hurting.'' It donates multiple pallets of food, clothing, and miscellaneous necessity items to organizations that also distribute goods to those in need. 10% of the proceeds from this performance will go directly to this wonderful organization. The charity's immediate goal is to employ those who are in desperate need of a second chance, along with providing training programs and employment opportunities for adults.