The Rascals - Live at The Emerson Center Presented by MusicWorks

“Some people may not realize it, but The Rascals were the first rock band in the world. “No one can say it better than Steven Van Zandt, guitarist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band!

MusicWorks thought it perfect to present The Rascals to kick off their 2026 concert series! Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish, the two legendary founders of The Rascals  cite the fans and love of their timeless songs as reasons for collaboration, as their message has always been to stand for peace, love, and happiness. Cavaliere and Cornish are so grateful for their fans and this concert gives them another chance to play together for them!  For the Vero Beach audience, this just may be your chance for a fun lovin’ walk down memory lane!
 
For legendary singer songwriter, Felix Cavaliere, making people feel good is primary to his illustrious 50 plus year career! Felix formed The Young Rascals in 1956, later becoming The Rascals until it disbanded in 1972. FELIX CAVALIERE’s solo career thrived during this decade. As Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees, Grammy Hall of Fame, Vocal Group Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame members, The Rascals are widely considered the best ‘blue-eyed soul’ group to come out of the 1960s and their music is the soundtrack of a generation. The Rascals have 17 Top 20 hits, seven Top 10 hits, and three No.1 hits that include Groovin’, People Got To Be Free, and Good Lovin’. Other very popular chart toppers include Beautiful Morning,  How Can I Be Sure, A Girl Like You, and I’ve Been Lonely Too Long.Joe & Denise Corr return again this season as Presenting Sponsors. Show sponsors are John and Linda Colontrelle. Other sponsors include Ocean Grill, AC and Ann Starkey, Cindy O’Dare and Richard Boga of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, AMAC Alex MacWilliam Real Estate, Barbara Ruddy and Printing Sponsor Image 360 of Vero Beach.

Our non-profit partners this year are The Emerson Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County, Women’s Refuge, Senior Resource Association and Grand Harbor Community Outreach which is the non-profit partner for The Rascals concert. The mission of the Grand Harbor Community Outreach Program is to address the unmet needs of groups and individuals in the area of health, education and human services in Indian River County. Through a direct appeal to Grand Harbor members and residents, solicitation of corporate sponsorships and hosting several major events, volunteers raise funds which are distributed to over 30 local charities.  

The Emerson Center is conveniently located on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27^th Avenue, on the SE corner of 16^th Street and 27^th Avenue. The doors for Will Call access open at 6 p.m. and seating begins at 6:30 p.m. An elevator to the 2^nd floor balcony is available as well as complimentary listening devices from the Emerson Center office. The venue will provide a wine/snack bar in the lobby.  For more information call Stacey at 772-777-9321 or email Stacey@musicworksconcerts.com. The next concert is Neil Diamond Legacy Concert starring Jay White on Thursday, January 22.