Continuing to celebrate their 20th anniversary of performing, members of a Sayreville-based band will look to help raise funds in the fight against cancer and appear with a tribute band in their hometown.
Mikell’s Plot, a seven-piece mix of punk rock, blues, hard rock and heavy metal, will perform during the third annual Rockin’ the Relay for a Cure on May 25 and with the Guns N’ Roses tribute band Appetite for Destruction on June 22.
Mikell’s Plot is comprised of lead vocalist Michael O’Connor of Sayreville, bassist Andrew Edick of Old Bridge, drummer Eddie Piotrowski of Edison, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Pete Mongiello of Springfield, guitarist and backing vocalist George Rivera of Toms River, saxophonist Doug DeRienzo of South Orange, and keyboardist and backing vocalist John Mulrenan of Howell.
The band formed in Sayreville in 1998 while O’Connor was working for Rivera at logistics services company Nippon Express. After listening to a demo tape that O’Connor made, Rivera suggested that he put a band together. Mikell’s Plot has since performed for the past 20 years, while also facing struggles, notably Rivera’s battle with bone cancer.
Rockin’ the Relay for a Cure will take place from 6-11 p.m. May 25 at the Kenilworth VFW, 33 South 21st St., Kenilworth. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. There will be a cash bar. In addition to Mikell’s Plot, Accelerators, Sonic Rodeo and Cory Singer will also perform at the event.
Funds raised will go toward Relay for Life of Union, part of the American Cancer Society.
To purchase tickets or for more information, contact Melissa Rosa at 908-451-7224 or [email protected]
Mikell’s Plot, along with Frustrated Incorporated, will then perform during Appetite for Destruction’s show on June 22 at Starland Ballroom, 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at www.axs.com/events/350343/appetite-for-destruction-tribute-to-guns-n-roses-tickets?skin=starland&src=AEGLIVE_WSTAREWR030115VEN001.