EVENTS
Chowtoberfest Music Festival
September 12, 2026 noon-10pm
at Fence Road Farm Brewery
13 Fence Road, Warwick, NY 10990
...our annual family-friendly music festival
featuring the Sonic Crusaders,
Dan Lawson Band,
Bo Bice from American Idol,
Melanie Murray, Old Road, LoveBomb,
and more!
Great food and cool people,
pony rides, alpaca walks, a petting zoo,
a bounce house, and much more!
Stay tuned for more details!
Here are some pics from our last
Chowtoberfest!
The Sonic Crusaders are going to the moon!
Several of Sonic Crusaders' photos have been selected for inclusion in a time capsule that will be heading to the moon.
Griffin Mission One, developed by Astrobotic Technology, is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program. It aims to deliver various scientific and technological payloads to the Moon's South Pole, specifically targeting the Nobile Crater region. The mission will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations related to lunar resource prospecting and surface operations.
The project is part of the Galactic Library Preserve Humanity (GLPH) archive, developed by Stamper Technology and delivered via Astrobotic's Griffin Mission One (Griffin-1). The archive will use NanoFiche, an advanced storage medium designed to endure the moon's harsh conditions for millions of years. Nanofiche GLPH (Galactic Library Preserve Humanity) is a durable nanoscale archive etched on nickel, containing cultural and intellectual artifacts, including literature, art, historical documents (e.g., Apollo guidance computer archives, Miracle on 34th Street the Musical), the reimagined Library of Alexandria, Lunar Codex archives, and photos of the Sonic Crusaders! It is designed to endure lunar conditions for millions of years. Griffin-1 will launch from Cape Canaveral aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. See details here.
And read an article with further discussion on the project and the company involved here.
Griffin Mission One Launch Details
Rocket: SpaceX Falcon Heavy
Location: Kennedy Space Center, Launch Complex 39A, Florida
Click here for the countdown link (date is subject to change):
https://countdowntoignition.com/next-launch/id/d3bd7fb2-fac6-49fc-ae52-cee07d2fde67
Past Events:
The Rayvel Ribbon Cutting Celebration
and Holographic Arts & Music Festival
for our new Rayvel Holographics headquarters
February 24, 2026 9AM-11PM
Location: Rayvel’s new headquarters at
404 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901 (downtown Melbourne).
RRCC presented the dynamic Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, alongside more live performances by Sonic Crusaders, Dan Lawson, Bo Bice, Jeff Caldwell, and Melanie Murray. Stunning holograms, a laser show, great local food, and a family-friendly event as always- it was a magical day.
American Idol Star Bo Bice sand the national anthem, and the day ended with a laser show and performance by the nation's number one swing band: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (the band that plays the theme to the TV show Modern Family).
This Rayvel facility will be a world class holographic research, development, and production center. The building has a public "viewseum" of holograms from the Center for the Holographic Arts (a.k.a. the HoloCenter), a collection of works created by the most renowned holographic artists from around the world. We look forward to welcoming you to our new home!
Rayvel Ribbon Cutting Celebration and Holographic Arts & Music Festival schedule:
9AM : Soft, acoustic style music featuring a few of the the Sonic Sisters
11:00 AM: Ceremony officially began
*Welcome by Master of Ceremonies and comedian Jason Banta
*Non-denominational prayer by Reverend Maltzan
*National anthem performed by Bo Bice from American Idol
*Vanessa and Rhiannon from Sonic Crusaders sing "Angel of Glory" with Dan Lawson on guitar
*Speech by community leaders
*Keynote speech: history and mission of Rayvel Holographics by joe Ciaudelli
*Ribbon Cutting in collaboration with the Melbourne Regional Chamber
Tours of the facility and holographic art during the day from noon to 6pm
Noon:
Melanie Murray- Singer/songwriter on acoustic guitar. Known for her Taylor Swift covers.
1 PM: Jeff Caldwell -Singer/songwriter on electric guitar
2 PM Bo Bice from American Idol
3:30 PM Dan Lawson Band - High energy blues band
and the All star band featuring several performers from the day
6:30 PM Sonic Crusaders -10 member classic rock band
Intermission
9 PM - 11PM Big Bad VooDoo Daddy- America's #1 swing band!
spectacular laser show finale
Chowtoberfest Vl
September 6, 2025 noon til midnight
A family-friendly music and arts festival at Snufftown Brewery in Warwick, New York
featuring The Sonic Crusaders, Dave Kopec Band, Kasim Sulton,
Dan Lawson, Mark Sganga & Friends, Yellow Kid's Trio, Spiderman, face painting,
pony rides, a bearded dragon, alpaca walks, a bounce house, holograms, and so much more!
Press release
WARWICK, N.Y. (July 2, 2025) - Chowtoberfest VI arrives in town on Saturday, Sept. 6, offering a full day of live music, great food, craft beer, and community spirit at Snufftown Brewery in Warwick.
From noon to midnight, this indoor/outdoor festival features a powerhouse lineup of music talent, including:
The Sonic Crusaders - A fantastic mix of classic rock favorites led by excellent musicians known for stadium-quality performances.
The Dave Kopec Band - A sharp, immersive rock group with a reputation for powerful Pink Floyd covers and deep instrumental chemistry.
Mark Sganga & Friends - Mark Sganga, a fingerstyle virtuoso and international festival favorite, has performed with music legends including Larry Coryell, Herbie Hancock, and Taj Mahal.
Dan Lawson - Blues-rock guitar slinger with national recognition and a live show that stays intense and never slows down.
Yellow Kid's Trio – A harmony-rich and immediately likable, acoustic group.
Festivalgoers can enjoy local food, craft beer from Snufftown's taps, family-friendly activities—including superheroes, face painting, animal visits, pony rides, alpacas, and a lively market of artisan vendors and community partners. For adult beverages, attendees must be 21 years of age or older with a valid photo ID to purchase or consume alcohol.
"This is more than a concert," said Joe Ciaudelli, event organizer and a founding member of Sonic Crusaders. "It's a gathering of friends, a showcase of incredible talent, a full day of great music with wonderful flavors and, definitely, a few surprises."
A performance for the Merci Project at Sennheiser Headquarters in Hanover, Germany on March 13, 2025
MERCI is a French-German project that focuses on the development of innovative solutions for private wireless networks.
The aim of the project is to use the DECT NR+ standard to create a non-cellular network (in contrast to 5G mobile communications) for everyone, anytime and anywhere. People would be able to set up and operate their own undisturbed networks for specific applications.
There is a wireless standard that does not require a large provider in order to use smart meter applications, for example. This standard requires no infrastructure, no SIM card and no per-minute billing. Merci wants to create a wireless network that can be used by anyone, that fulfills specific applications and can be used immediately.
They want to demonstrate and assess the potential of the purely European-developed alternative to cellular 5G.
(Source: https://www.merci-5g.eu/)
Every year the Sonic Crusaders holds Chowtoberfest, an event that just keeps getting better! Held at the stunning Rain Nightclub in 2024 in Teaneck, New Jersey, attendees were blown away by the incredible talent on stage and the mouthwatering food. From the best empanadas to the largest grinder you've ever seen, and even Halloween-themed drinks, the atmosphere was electric with surprises like holograms and a stilt walker. With special appearances, including Bo Bice from American Idol, Chowtoberfest was an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and deliciousness! They are always an event you don't want to miss.
On October 1st, 2024, Sennheiser, one of the world's largest pro audio equipment manufacturers, launched their Spectera product line in the United States at the Americas Spectrum Management Conference (ASMC) in Washington DC. Spectera uses Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) advanced wireless microphone technology, designed to meet the challenges of highly demanding live performance and studio applications. The Sonic Crusaders debuted this technology in the USA during a live performance at the ASMC reception, together with Bo Bice.
The global public debut of this technology was the Sonic Crusaders concert that took place during the United Nations World Radio Conference (WRC-23) on November 22, 2023 in Dubai. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) recently approved a change in its regulations that now permits WMAS operation in the United States. Compared to conventional wireless microphone systems, Spectera offers higher spectral efficiency – the ability to transmit more audio channels within a limited block of radio frequency (RF) spectrum – as well as greater interference protection to other wireless services that share the same spectrum. The FCC’s Office of Engineering & Technology (OET) studied and scrutinized WMAS technology for nearly six years and concluded that a rule change in the federal regulations that governs the use of radio waves was justified. This will revolutionize audio for live events and content creation.
Leading industry professionals on this technology:
“Theater sound designers and engineers face steep challenges because radio frequencies that can be used for wireless microphones and intercom are limited, especially in major cities. The higher audio channel count and easier frequency coordination that Spectera promises is an exciting and welcomed, as well as needed, development.”
Tony Meola, Broadway Sound Designer
(Wicked, The Lion King, The King & I, The Sound of Music)
“The sophistication of concerts continues to increase, especially in terms of wireless technology. Suitable radio frequency spectrum for wireless mics and in-ear monitors is scarce in many cities. Thus, Spectera is eagerly anticipated. It’s a thrilling prospect that the audio fidelity, transmission reliability, and low latency for each individual audio channel will be adjustable, such that only the minimum amount of spectral resources will be used to achieve those specifications. The ability to switch those parameters dynamically throughout an event will be a gamechanger, especially for multi-act festivals and award show broadcasts.”
Robert Scovill, Front-of-House Audio Engineer
(Kenny Chesney, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Def Leppard, Matchbox 20, Rush, Prince, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony)
“Microphones need to work when we make movies. Spectera will keep them working flawlessly in the digital age.”
Chris Newman, Three-Time Academy Award-Winning Engineer (Best Sound)
(The Godfather, The Exorcist, The English Patient, Fame, Amadeus, A Chorus Line, The Silence of the Lambs)
“I had the privilege to use an advanced Spectera prototype for a show at the United Nations’ World Radio Conference (WRC-23) in Dubai. I loved it. The recent FCC rule-change opens the door for the next generation of wireless technologies, allowing progress to continue to the next horizon. I can’t wait to get my hands on a WMAS system again!”
Jason Banta, Audio Engineer / Production Manager
(Amos Lee, Better Than Ezra, Sonic Crusaders)
United Nations World Radio Conference November 22, 2023 in Dubai.
The first production Sennheiser Spectera equipment, which utilizes Wireless Multichannel Audio Systems (WMAS) technology, has started shipping to customers. These novel approach wireless microphones will revolutionize the industry. The Sonic Crusaders was the first band in the world (Dubai), and in the USA (Washington), to perform using this technology.
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