14 Karat Soul
Antonique Smith
April Smith
Barbara Hahn
Beau Burtnick
Bernard Purdie
Bernie "BB" Brausewetter
Billy J. Kramer
Billy Squier
Bob Burger
Buck Dharma
Byron Smith
Carlton Brown
Chris Baron
Christine Ohlman
Chuck Buck
Curtis Stigers
Dan Bern
Darla Rose Burtnick
Deborah Harry
Deena Miller
dibs
Dusty Micale
Ed Manion
Erin Hill
Ernie White Band
Everett Bradley
Everlounge
Faith Hahn
Fred Schneider (B-52's)
Freedom Bremner
Freedy Johnston
Fritz's Polka Band
GE Smith
Graham Maby
Hello Kitty (yes, really!)
Housewives on Prozac
Ian Hunter
Idina Menzel
James Mastro
Jeffrey Gaines
Jigs
Jill Sobule
Jimmy Leahy
Joe Cerisano
Joe Hurley
John Conte
John Eddie
John S. Hall
John Waite
Jordan Reid
Joy Askew
Judy Palma
Jules Shear
Kasim Sulton (Meat Loaf, Todd Rundgren/Utopia, The Cars)
Kimberley Dahme (Boston)
Larry Kirwan
Lisa Bouchelle
Lenny Kaye
Marc Muller
Mark Eitzel
Mark Pender
Mark Sacco
Marshall Crenshaw
Mary Lee Kortes
Matt Pinfield
Max Weinberg
Mike Nolan
Mike Stein
Mitch Malloy
Naked Cowboy
Nancy Colletti
Neal C. Furio
North Brunswick Township High School Percussion Ensemble
North Brunswick Township High School String Ensemble
Pat Petrillo
Patti Maloney
Patti Rothberg
Patti Smith Group
Patty Smyth
Phoebe Snow
Plinky
Richard Barone
Richie "LaBamba" Rosenberg
Rock Academy
Rob Paparozzi
Rogues March
Sally Burtnick
Sedona Micale
Spook Handy
Steve Augeri
Steve Conte
STYX
Tom Brislin
Tommy Conwell
Tony Shanahan
Tydhg Brady
Upper Room Ministry Choir
VooDUDES
Willie Nile
Youth Ahead
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VIDEO FROM 2008 SHOW
COURTESY OF MARIA
STEVE AUGERI - HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
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VIDEOS FROM 2008 SHOW
COURTESY OF PATTI BLONDER
SHOW OPENING / RUN RUN RUDOLPH
SPIRIT IN THE SKY
ERIN HILL - "THE REAL NORTH POLE"
WILLIE NILE - "O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL"
LISA BOUCHELLE & GB - "BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE"
SPIRALING - "DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR"
SPIRALING - "NUTROCKER"
BURTNIX MEDLEY
SALLY BURTNICK - "WHAT'RE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE"
KIMBERLEY DAHME - "I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO CHRISTMAS"
BOB BURGER - "GONNA BE CHRISTMAS"
MARC MULLER - "WINTER WONDERLAND"
EVERYONE - "HAPPY XMAS"
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Glen Burtnik's 18th Xmas Xtravaganza Saturday, December 20, 2008 Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ
SET LIST
MEDLEY: RUN RUDOLPH RUN/SPIRIT IN SKY/JOY
BYRON SMITH - SNOWBIRD
JORDAN REID - ALL I WANT 4 XMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH
ERIN HILL - THE REAL NORTH POLE
TYDHG BRADY - I'M GETTING' NUTTIN' FOR XMAS
APRIL SMITH - COOL YULE
CHRISTINE OHLMAN - ROCK N ROLL SANTA
CARLTON BROWN - MERRY CHRISTMAS BABY
SEDONA MICALE - PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART
WILLIE NILE - O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
STEVE AUGERI - HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
MARY LEE KORTES - HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE XMAS
GIRLS - GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
LISA BOUCHELLE / GB - BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE
FREEDOM BREMNER - THIS CHRISTMAS/CELEBRATE ME HOME
SPIRALING - DO YOU HEAR/NUTROCKER
video feed: BB TRIBUTE
ANTONIQUE SMITH - O HOLY NIGHT
NBTHS PERCUSSION - WHAT CHILD IS THIS?
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INTERMISSION
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CHUCK BUCK / X-ETTES / LAUREN - RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT
SALLY BURTNICK - WHAT'RE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE?
DARLA BURTNICK - REBEL JESUS
BURTNIX - XMAS MEDLEY
BURTNIX - COME THIS TIME NEXT YEAR
FAITH HAHN - WINTER SONG
CHRISTINE OHLMAN / GE SMITH - FAIRYTALE OF NYC
KIMBERLEY DAHME - LOOKING FORWARD TO XMAS
X-ETTES - SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
BOB BURGER - GONNA BE CHRISTMAS
3 WISE MASTROS - WHATS SO FUNNY ABOUT PEACE LOVE & UNDERSTANDING
MARK SACCO - CHRISTMAS WRAPPING
TONY SHANAHAN - PLEASE COME HOME FOR XMAS
CHUCK BUCK - SANTA
MARC MULLER - 3 KINGS/WINTER WONDERLAND
JIGS & FAMILY - 12 DAYS OF XMAS
FINALE: EVERYONE - HAPPY XMAS
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Glen Burtnik's XMAS XTRAVAGANZA is an annual holiday concert which benefits area food banks and other worthwhile charities. The show has grown larger each year, evolving into a New York-New Jersey area tradition not to be missed.
It features a colorful cast of characters which changes from year to year, but in the past has included such luminaries as Patty Smyth, John McEnroe, Phoebe Snow, Marshall Crenshaw, The Patti Smith Band, Fred Schneider (B-52's), Jill Sobule, Idina Menzel, Jeffrey Gaines, Freedy Johnston, Steve Augeri (Journey), Dan Bern, John Waite, Curtis Stigers, STYX, Mary Lee Kortes, and Willie Nile, among others. Last year's show featured over 100 performers.
Originally started in 1989, the show has been held every year except 1990 & 91, making the 2009 Xmas Xtravanganza the 19th Anniversary of this event.
It's a celebration of the music of the season, says Burtnik, which I've always found a magically effective genre. Once I realized it was a worthwhile undertaking, I decided it'd be most appropriate to the spirit of the show to give the profit to people in need. I take the overall show as a great compliment, that all these amazing artists, assistants and technicians donate time for no pay so I can raise some money for local charities. This is a blessing I do not take lightly. That the audience brings so many giant Hefty bags full of canned food, warm clothes and toys so my family and I can distribute them to soup kitchens and family shelters - simply because I ASK, is a gesture which causes me to tear up."
This show really had it all the most elaborate show. - The Star Ledger, on the 2004 show
An extremely special show and a labor of love. - Asbury Park Press, on the 2004 show
Rockin a little wacky and plenty sweet. - Home News Tribune, on the 2004 show
A benefit for New Jersey food banks, Elijah's Promise in New Brunswick, and other worthwhile charities. Audience members are encouraged to contribute warm clothes, new toys and canned food for those less fortunate.
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VIDEOS FROM 2007 SHOW
COURTESY OF KIRA SMITH & CYNTHIA SEARY
STEVE CONTE - "FATHER CHRISTMAS"
FREEDOM BREMNER - "THIS CHRISTMAS"
JOY ASKEW - RIVER
KIMBERLEY DAHME - "SANTA BABY"
MARY LEE KORTES - "HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS"
STEVE AUGERI - "THE CHRISTMAS SONG"
DEBORAH HARRY & SPIRALING - "FELIZ NAVIDAD"
NBTHS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE - Part 1 of 2
NBTHS PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE - Part 2 of 2
EVERYONE - "HAPPY XMAS"
Glen Burtniks Xmas Xtravaganza - December 19, 2009's Friend Space (Top 28)
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Glen, thank you for the dedication, committment and endless hours you yourself put into making this yearly event so wonderful. Your love for your community is part of what makes you so amazing. And thanks for the picture!
I am truly blessed with your friendship on this Thanksgiving Holiday , I hope you will have a blessed day with your family and friends. Be safe in your travels,and eat something sweet for me!
Hey how about adding Jo Wymer and the Itty Bitty Band to that list of great musicians playing. Hey if you got Housewives on Prozac than you'll love us...Just ask Joy Rose.
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