Todd the Rocket is an acclaimed performing/producing musician, DJ, and remixer; a living, breathing celebration of Soul Jazz, Motown, Philly Soul, Disco, Electro-Boogie, 80s Pop, 90s Party Jams, First Generation Hip Hop, Classic House, and sounds that have traveled the world over.

Recent events and appearances have included the Nantucket After Dark event at this summer’s Nantucket Wine Festival, providing music for a public art installation opening for the organ donation nonprofit Donate Life CT, and serving as a guest speaker and presenter on the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, and use of sampling in pop culture at the University of Hartford.

Known as a driver of arrangements, a supporter of vocalists and melodies, and a library of pan-global sounds and ideas, Todd the Rocket regularly performs on drums for a host of musical acts including the latest release by legendary singer songwriter Jonathan Edwards, and providing drums, percussion, and production for a variety of independent music artists around New England.

When not on stage or in the studio, Todd the Rocket frequently writes essays and articles about pop culture, teaches music studies, and is completing his long-awaited bachelors degree at University of Hartford, where he has been accepted to the humanities colloquium on futurism for the 2023-2024 school year.

VISIT THE JOURNALLISTEN TO MUSIC

SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE: BUTTER, REVISITED

A mini-mix

BC'S SATURDAY NIGHT SESSIONS: WEEKEND RINSE & REPEAT

Classic, disco, diva, and gospel house to rinse your weekend

 

"CAR ON A HILL" (ROCKET'S RELOVE - SMALLER HILL EDIT)

A REMIX OF JONI MITCHELL'S CLASSIC FROM "COURT & SPARK"

 


With all reverence and appreciation due to this hero, legend, visionary.
Thank you, Joni, for everything.
Video Footage Courtesy of the National Archives.

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FOLLOW YOU DOWN (Rocket's Sweeter Re-love)

A remix of an unreleased track by my friend, the inimitable Gene McDaniels.

GENE SPEAKS:

REMEMBERING GENE MCDANIELS

Keep the Faith

Keep the Faith

"So, who's the greatest pop singer?" The answer tumbled out of my mouth so quickly, with a smile that turned to embarrassment when I considered my own confidence allowing me to forget who I was speaking with. This was obviously a test. "Sam Cooke." Gene gave me a look...

BC'S SATURDAY NIGHT SESSIONS: LOVE IN THE 100s

A Mix of Funk, Pop, Alternative, and More by Todd the Rocket

HITS FROM THE BLOG

My First Writing on Medium

My First Writing on Medium

Please check out this piece I just wrote on medium.com. I've missed writing, and this story was too good not to share with you. I'd be thrilled if you'd read, and share with your friends if you've enjoyed it....