Joe Gills – “Mr. Showman”

Creator and Frontman of

The 1970s AM Radio Show by Jungle Habitat • The 1980s Action Park Band • The Neil Diamond Traveling Tribute

Joe Gills is the creator, producer, and frontman behind three of the region’s most dynamic live productions: The 1970s AM Radio Show by Jungle Habitat, The 1980s Action Park Band, and The Neil Diamond Traveling Tribute.

Each show is a fully costumed, high-energy, theatrical experience that brings audiences back to the eras that defined American pop culture. From the warm, feel-good hits of 1970s AM radio to the neon flash and attitude of the 1980s, and the timeless sparkle of Neil Diamond’s songbook, Joe’s productions deliver a night of nostalgia, laughter, and connection that feels like both a concert and a time machine.

Before creating these themed shows, Joe made his mark in the 1980s New Jersey teen-music scene as the frontman for the Jersey Cruisers, performing over 300 shows and appearing on the Jerry Lewis Telethon. In the early ’90s, he co-founded The Slap 5’s, an original country-rock act that played clubs across the New York City area, including the legendary CBGB’s.

After a long hiatus to raise a family, Joe returned to the stage with renewed energy — creating productions that blend music, costume, storytelling, and Vegas-style showmanship. Today, his shows are favorites at casinos, supper clubs, and festivals across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.