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.
SUNDAY SUNRISE SERVICE: BUTTER, REVISITED
A mini-mixBC'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.
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
Gene Visits via Early 45
Since his passing, Gene visits me via his music all the time, and usually at a moment where some sort of sign or message is desperately needed. Today was no exception when I found this staring at me from the shelves of the Goodwill where I frequently dig for records....
Happy Birthday to the Left Rev. McD
Today is the birthday of Gene McDaniels. Eugene Booker McDaniels was born in 1935, which would have made him 80 today. What a fantastic accomplishment that would have been, but it certainly would have been a sweet icing on an already rich cake.
Roberta’s Records Pop Up in Unexpected Places
Yesterday morning, before the DCB headed down the road to the town of Newington NH (did you catch those fireworks?) I was passing by the Portland Flea-for-All with my mom and stepfather and decided to pop in for a quick look, as none of us had ever been. Of course, it...
BC'S SATURDAY NIGHT SESSIONS: LOVE IN THE 100s
A Mix of Funk, Pop, Alternative, and More by Todd the RocketHITS FROM THE BLOG
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Producing an Event? I can be your DJ!
I DJ and produce events from clubs, parties, lounges, festivals, art openings/happenings, fashion, sports, lifestyle, product launches, private clubs, society events, family celebrations, and more.
Images & Occasional Video on Instagram
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Remixes & Bootlegs on SoundCloud
Check out my recent work on some slightly-less-than-authorized remixes and re-edits of classics by David Bendeth, Joni Mitchell, Gene McDaniels, and others.
Mixtapes on Mixcloud
Pop music, dance music from the decades, New Wave influences, Funk, Boogie, House, Disco, and more.
Articles & Essays on Medium
Every once in a while, I write. Sometimes, I put my writings here.
CONTACT TODD THE ROCKET:
toddtherocket@me.com
207.671.6461
RECORD LABEL:
The Downbeat Renaissance
A Part of the Milled Pavement Label Family
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