With Aerosmith’s recent announcement of retiring from touring due to iconic lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal cord injury, fans of the band are left with a gaping hole in their love for seeing and hearing the Boston-formed group’s music live.
Enter Pump, an Aerosmith tribute band, the next best thing for its rocking faithful.
While Tyler’s vocal injury has made a lot of people sad and disappointed, Pump’s bass player Frank Tassielli said the announcement did not shock him, given how long he has been singing, and Aerosmith’s grueling past touring schedule.
He added that he is glad to have seen the group play not too long ago, and to live in the time of the legendary, generational band.
“I’m not surprised, people are not surprised,” Tassielli said. “I’m just thankful to see them play at Fenway Park in 2022. We should all be happy that we were born in the era to see them.”
To continue Aerosmith’s legacy, Pump will be playing numerous shows, starting in middle of this summer, all the way through August 21st, 2025, in New Jersey.
Thursday, August 8th (Radio Daze)
Tassielli, Pump’s hard-working bass guitarist and booker/promoter, also helps other bands land gigs.
One of those groups is Radio Daze, a Brooklyn-based 80s pop cover band, who will be playing at Raynor Park (174 Ronkonkoma Ave, Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island) this Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. — weather permitting, of course.
Friday, August 16th (Pump, The Remedy, Nightlife)
On Friday, August 16th, Pump will be performing at — Havana Winery (105 South Main St., New Hope, Pa.).
Havana Winery is a cool eatery that features fantastic tribute bands and wines, sure to cool off the hottest of atmospheres that Pump is sure to create.
On the same day, The Remedy–a sizzling top 40 rock and country group that performs hits from yesterday to now–will belting out tunes at Sachem Public Library (150 Holbrook Road, Holbrook, Long Island), beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Also, Nightlife, a fantastic Foreigner tribute band, hits the stage at Veterans Memorial Park ( 81 Hunt Road, Orangeburg, N.Y.).
Tassielli helped book both aforementioned bands.
Sunday, September 15th
On Sunday, September 15th, Pump will be live and in action at Jamesport Farm Brewery on Riverhead, Long Island · (5873 Sound Ave). Jamesport Farm Brewery is a delightful, pet- friendly spot where you can enjoy craft beer in a picturesque setting.
Sunday, October 20th — 2:00 — 3:00 p.m.
Pump will be performing an hour set at Hicksville Public Library (169 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville, Long Island) on Sunday, October 20th.
Saturday, November 2nd (time yet to be determined).
Pump brings its Aerosmith-themed’s rock antics to Pindar Winery (37645 Main Road, Peconic, Long Island), a renowned winery located on the North Fork of Long Island. The band will be performing outdoors in its spacious setting during the autumn, which, let’s hope, is a beautiful day.
Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Pump jumps all the way to Thursday, August 21st, 2025, for a show at Veteran’s Park in Hazlet, New Jersey.
Pump has added a wonderful Aerosmith melody of “Crying,” “The Other Side” and “Ten Inch Record,” back in to “Crying” to its shows. Now, it is working on a new melody of “Crazy,” “F.I.N.E.” and “No More, No More.”
Note: Pump is sure to add more performances to its list of rocking shows in the coming months. Please be sure to check back to find out more information about the group and added shows on its Facebook page.
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