EXCITING NEWS

DVDs of the Banded Together documentary and the Happening '21 concert film

DVDs For Sale

Exclusive DVD set of the award-winning Banded Together documentary and companion film Happening ’21 are available now! Some of the proceeds will help fund a new $500 award for fledgling filmmakers from Glen Rock High School, presented by the Arts Council of Glen Rock.

And digital copies of both films are now available to download!

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Happening 21'

Happening ’21: The Glen Rock Reunion Concert is a film that captures the entire sold out reunion concert at Glen Rock High School on December 2, 2021. It is a must-see for all the rockers who were there, plus those who wish they were. Happening ’21 is the perfect companion to the Banded Together documentary. Learn more here.

'Banded Together' Featured In Newest Glen Rock Book Edition

Author Roy Edgar Lott has added a new chapter to his wonderful book My Hometown, Music in Glen Rock, 1967-1970, dedicated to the Banded Together documentary and the Happening ’21 concert. Click here to buy your copy.

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The Documentary

Banded Together: The Boys From Glen Rock High showcases the unique story of a group of close friends from the same tiny high school who all went on to make it big. From band practice under their inspiring High School music teacher Joe Sielski, to playing alongside such legends as Bruce Springsteen, Donald Fagen, and Al Kooper, these eight men all have remarkable journeys. Director Barry Rubinow beautifully captures their stories in this once-in-a-lifetime documentary celebrating music and homegrown camaraderie.

This group of close friends from a tiny high school in Glen Rock, NJ bonded through music and have all succeeded at the highest levels of the music industry. Lee Shapiro, Jimmy Vivino, John Feeney, Jerry Vivino, Frank Pagano, Uncle Floyd Vivino, Doug Romoff, Jeff Venho – learn more about each of these amazing musicians here.

The Boys from Glen Rock High give credit to Joe Sielski for their musical appreciation and career success. As their childhood band leader and music teacher, Joe – Mr. Sielski to the Boys – inspired them to follow their dreams and ensured that their musical training would last them a lifetime. 

Banded Together was directed and produced by Barry Rubinow, an Emmy winning filmmaker who also served as Chief Creative Officer at the Documentary Channel. Throughout his highly acclaimed editing career, Barry helped shape films and tv shows for all the major studios. He grew up in Glen Rock, NJ, and brings his decades of documentary filmmaking, along with a longstanding relationship to the town and these amazing musicians, to this film.

Follow the latest news on the Banded Together documentary, get info on upcoming live shows from the musicians, and more! Check out all the updates right here.

First Reactions

"The warmth, joy, exuberance, and heart you hear in their music reflects who they are as people."
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Chip Deffaa, author of 20 published plays and 8 published books
“There are moments where that band, I rode on their shoulders... it was a spirit of lifting you up.”
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Conan O'Brien, comedian and host of "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show"

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Stills from the Banded Together documentary, photos from behind the scenes, and more!

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