ROCK. PARTY-ROCK. DANCE.
Live the Music
FIVE WHEEL DRIVE ~ New Jersey's premiere party band takes you on a musical journey that is keeps you on your feet all night!!
MEET FIVE WHEEL DRIVE
Five Wheel Drive is a group of talented, seasoned musicians whose individual musical careers have spanned opening for such NYC acts as
The New York Dolls, Twisted Sister, and Skid Row..
Career watermarks include opening for international superstars including Quiet Riot, Ratt, The New York Dolls, Twisted Sister, and many more.
The list continues with our members contributing to
studio recordings, and touring globally with musical groups and artists.
Five Wheel Drive appears at NJ's top night spots, and is available for Private and Corporate events, and private parties of all occasions!
Band Members
Rich Parisi ~ Bass ~
~ Founder ~ Management ~
Jennifer Lepre ~ Lead Vocals ~ Background Vocals & Percussion
John Calcagno ~ Guitars ~ Lead & Background Vocals
Mike Scehovic ~ Keyboards ~ Lead & Background Vocals ~ Rhythm Guitar
Bob Ardis~ Drums & Percussion
2026 SHOWS & EVENTS
2026 SHOWS & EVENTS
- SAT ~ 1/31/26: CYPRESS TAVERN, KINNELON, NJ ~ 7:30-11:00 PM
- FRI ~ 2/6/26: THE EXCHANGE, ROCKAWAY, NJ ~ 8:15-11:15 PM
- FRI ~ 2/27/26: WAYNE ALE HOUSE, WAYNE, NJ ~ 8:00-11:00PM
- FRI ~ 3/13/26: THE EXCHANGE, ROCKAWAY, NJ ~ 8:15-11:15 PM
- FRI ~ 3/27/26: CYPRESS TAVERN, KINNELON, NJ ~ 7:00-10:30 PM
- FRI ~ 5/1/26: SHORTWAYS, HAWTHORNE, NJ ~ 9:00-12:00 AM
- FRI ~ 5/8/26: CYPRESS TAVERN, KINNELON, NJ ~ 7:00-10:30 PM
- FRI ~ 5/15/26: THE EXCHANGE, ROCKAWAY, NJ ~ 8:15-11:15 PM
- FRI ~ 5/22/26: WAYNE ALE HOUSE, WAYNE, NJ ~ 8:00-11:00PM
- SAT~6/6/25: RAILS, TOWACO, NJ~8:30 PM-12:30 AM
- SAT~6/13/25: RIVER GRILLE, CHATHAM, NJ~9:00 PM-12:30 AM
- FRI ~ 6/19/26: THE EXCHANGE, ROCKAWAY, NJ ~ 8:15-11:15 PM
- FRI ~ 7/10/26 : IN THE DRINK(PATIO), WAYNE, NJ ~7:00-10:00 PM
- WED ~ 7/15/26: MONTVILLE SUMMER CONCERT, MONTVILLE, NJ AMPHITHEATRE/HORSENECK ROAD ~ 7-9 PM (Rain Date 7/16)
- FRI ~ 7/24/26: CYPRESS TAVERN, KINNELON, NJ ~ 7:00-10:30 PM
- THURS ~ 7/30/26 : PARSIPPANY MUSIC IN THE PARK ~ SUMMER CONCERT, PARSIPPANY, NJ ~ VETERANS FIELD ~ 7:30-9:00 PM
- FRI ~ 8/28/26: IN THE DRINK(PATIO), WAYNE, NJ ~7:00-10:00 PM
- FRI~ 9/11/26: PRIVIATE EVENT ~ FOURTH WATCH MC CLUB ~ 9/11 MEMORIAL EVENT
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
- TUES~ 9/15/26: PRIVIATE EVENT!! ~ DAUGHTER'S OF MIRIAM
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
- SAT~9/19/25: RAILS, TOWACO, NJ~8:30 PM-12:00 AM
- FRI ~ 9/25/26: CORPORATE EVENT ~ LEXICA
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
- FRI ~ 10/2/26 SUNSET PUB LINCOLN PARK, NJ ~ 8:15:-11:15 PM
- SUN ~ 10/25/26 : PEQUQNNOCK STREET FAIR ~ 3:00-5:00 PM
NEWARK POMPTON TPKE, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ
- FRI ~ 10/30/26: VFW ROSELAND HALLOWEEN BASH! 8:00 - 11:30 PM~ OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! NO COVER!!
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
- FRI ~ 11/6/26: CYPRESS TAVERN, KINNELON, NJ ~ 7:00-10:30 PM
- FRI ~ 11/20/26 SUNSET PUB LINCOLN PARK, NJ ~ 8:15:-11:15 PM
- FRI ~ 12/4/26: WAYNE ALE HOUSE, WAYNE, NJ ~ 8:00-11:00PM
- SUN ~ 12/6/26: PRIVIATE EVENT!! ~ DAUGHTER'S OF MIRIAM
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
- SAT~ 12/12/26: PRIVIATE EVENT ~ MIKE'S 50th BIRTHDAY!!
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
- FRI ~ 12/18/26: CORPORATE EVENT ~ LEXICA HOLIDAY PARTY!!
CONTACT US TO PERFORM AT YOUR PARTY OR SPECIAL EVENT!!
FIVE WHEEL DRIVE THANKS OUR FANS & FOLLOWERS FOR SUPPORTING US THROUGHOUT 2026, AND WISHES EVERYONE A HAPPY, HEALTHY AND JOYOUS HOLIDAY SEASON!!
ABOUT FIVE WHEEL DRIVE
Five Wheel Drive is a five piece band comprised of talented and seasoned musicians from every musical genre from across the state of New Jersey.
Our musical repertoire can be summed up as ROCK. PARTY-ROCK. DANCE.
Five Wheel Dive rocks the best of the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's.
Our dynamic band serves up a high-energy, PARTY-ROCK experience, taking you on a musical journey, spanning music from the past, right through today. Five Wheel Drive keeps you on your feet and partying the whole night through.
Guaranteed to provide a fun, upbeat, and entertaining party experience. Our up-beat renditions of your favorite dance-able songs span the decades from the past through today.
Five Wheel Drive is ready to bring an exciting, fun, upbeat and entertaining experience to your party, event or for your special occasion!
Contact Five Wheel Drive @
(973) 449-2666
MEET Five Wheel Drive MUSICIANS
Jennifer Lepre ~ Lead Vocals ~ Background Vocals & Percussion
Jen is THE heart and soul of Five Wheel Drive. Out front absolutely killing it at every performance with outstanding and distinctive vocal style. Jen started singing as a kid, then joined the band Jack Rabbit Slim in the 90’s. With a combo of covers and originals, they enjoyed huge success playing venues in North Jersey for about five years. Jen then became a member of Midnight Rain in the early 2000’s. As a former Grateful Dead tribute band, they infused those styles into two original albums and classic covers. Most recently, for the past nine years, Jen was a member of the YouChoose band, playing shows and festivals for charities and fundraisers with various themes. Jen brings her unique vocal style and range to Five Wheel Drive.
Rich Parisi ~ Bass ~ Founder and Management
Rich was born to play bass. Rich has played with countless cover and original bands throughout his vast musical career and performed in many infamous NYC venues including Max’s Kansas City, The Gaslight and CBGB’s, opening for acts like The New York Dolls and Twisted Sister.
With his life-long love affair with music and passion for the bass, Rich is passionate about The BASS and lays down a groove with his solid bass lines forming one half of the rhythm section.
John Calcagno ~ Guitars ~ Lead & Background Vocals
John’s musical career spans the decades, drawing inspiration from the guitar greats he pays tribute to…from Steve Vai... Tom Petty to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eddie Van Halen. He plays and sings with a passion to entertain, putting heart and soul into every note he shreds in every song. John has fronted many illustrious bands in the Tri-State area in his vast musical career. From studio to stage John continues to rock the house and invites you to come and party with Five Wheel Drive…a guaranteed good time for all!
Mike Scheovic ~ Keyboards ~ Lead & Background Vocals
Mike has been playing keyboards since the age of nine, and classically trained in all aspects of music theory, keyboards, voice and guitar.
Mike’s musical career high-points include performing with such renowned musicians and bands such as Shore Soundz, Frankie Goes To Englewood, The Eli 5 Band, and 'That Band'.
His repertoire spans present day material, as well as selections spanning back hundreds of years. He has played all over New Jersey in different projects in venues including Caesar's Atlantic City, The Ocean Place Resort, as well as concert tours in several other states.
He currently teaches and molds young music students in music theory, keyboards, voice instruction and guitar.
Mike brings his musical and vocal talents to Five Wheel Drive with an expanded repertoire of vocal range and performance styles.
We are very fortunate and honored to welcome Mike into the FIVE WHEEL DRIVE musical family!!!
Bob Ardis ~ Drums & Percussion
One half of the driving rhythm section and heartbeat of Five Wheel Drive, Bob has over 40 years of experience in diverse musical environments. A versatile and passionate drummer, proficient in all genres and styles, Bob began his drumming and percussion career by playing in High School marching, concert bands and orchestras, providing the workplace to develop his distinctive chops.
Professionally contributing his solid time-keeping rhythm, passion, and power to bands in the New Jersey, New York and PA area, in high energy bands like ‘The Strangers’, 'Radio Wave', 'Blue Tip', and 'Southern Steel'.
Bob brings his high energy rhythm to Five Wheel Drive and delivers that passion and energy to every show.
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