The Wag in Concert

Photo by John Posada

The NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival is back!

The date: 9/25 – 9/27/21

The virtual location: https://www.njclearwater.org/festival.html

GET READY FOR OVER 3 HOURS OF GREAT MUSIC, MEANINGFUL ENVIRONMENTAL INSIGHTS, AND THE COMRADERIE AND FUN FOR WHICH CLEARWATER FESTIVALS ARE RIGHTLY FAMOUS!

We thank these and all the talented, generous, and supportive musical performers as well as the our creative team of sound engineers who have made this year’s Festival possible.

Performers in Order of Appearance

Reggie Harris
Brian Ostering and Jake Thistle
Lydia Adams Davis
Nick Clemons Band
Spook Handy
Goldenseal
Pat Lamana
O’Neill & Martin
Sharleen Leahey
Mary Ellen O’Brien
Tony Sloan
John Van Ness
The Clarity Project (w/Dale Lakata/Isis Ra/Ingrid Heldt)
JohnstonBicknell
Mara Levine
The Wag
Ingrid Heldt
Bob Killian

TO SEE PERFORMERS’ INFO, CLICK ON THE LINKS WITH THEIR UNDERLINED NAMES WHICH DISPLAYS THEIR WEBSITE. 

THE VIRTUAL FESTIVAL WILL BE DIVIDED INTO SETS/SEGMENTS. EACH SEGMENT WILL FEATURE: SEGMENT MCs WITH INTRODUCTIONS and ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION, AND LOTS OF MUSIC !!  SEGMENTS CAN BE VIEWED IN ANY ORDER DURING FESTIVAL BROADCAST ON SATURDAY–MONDAY 9/25–9/27, RESPECTIVELY. 

As always, during each of the musical breaks, an “SEGMENT MCs” will encourage the audience to become Clearwater volunteers, be generous with Donations to keep our grassroots work and campaigns alive and introduce the next set of performers. 

Don’t forget to donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=ubmHZR8CJEMNwAeAIBYCw01_wUnlvci6SqA3b79wpaaUVd_Zx-IUQtNVZf4P311VB9jyHWVpYEoDYBsa









The Wag: John Lennon’s 80th Birthday Celebration Concert in the Park

Come join us for John Lennon’s 80th Birthday Celebration Outdoor Concert on the lawn at the MAC! We will celebrate the music of John Lennon, performed by Middletown’s own The Wag! This show will feature songs written and/or performed by John Lennon throughout his career, including the Beatles songs that you know and love. The Wag has some special surprises planned for this fun, family-friendly event. You won’t want to miss it! Seating is limited. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. No Walk-ins will be allowed.

Ticket link: https://mac.ticketspice.com/the-wag

Friday, October 9, 2020 with a rain date of Saturday, October 10, 2020. Families can purchase a $10.00 ticket for one “Family Circle” that will allow for space for up to 6 family members.This concert is presented by Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Arts Center and is graciously sponsored in part by Ocean First Bank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox8K7Hclt5g

Book The Wag this holiday season!

I know it seems early but the holiday bookings have already started!

Are you looking for a fun Christmas/Holiday show for your party or event this year? Well, look no further, because you just found it! The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular! 🎄This show is chock-full of all your favorite holiday tunes, and more!

🎼The Wag has performed their Christmas/Holiday shows since 2000 at venues such as the Two River Theater in Red Bank, The Middletown Arts Center in Middletown, The Stone Pony and The Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, The Downtown in Red Bank, and at the Holiday Harmony shows sponsored by Red Bank. The Wag also performs at private parties, office parties and township events including tree and menorah lightings! ☃️

If you are interested in booking The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular show this holiday season, please send us a private message or email: thewagmusic@aol.com.

Please note that we will follow all of the state guidelines to keep this holiday safe and fun! 🙂


The Wag’s music video for “Everybody Said” was selected by The Jersey City Popup Film Festival and The Garden State Film Festival!

This is absolutely incredible! The Wag’s music video for “Everybody Said” has been selected by the Jersey City Popup Film Festival! We are super excited to have two film festivals select our music video!

Tickets can be purchased in advance through: JCPFeb2019.brownpapertickets.com

Brightside Tavern. 141 Bright St. Jersey City, NJ
1/2 mile from Grove Street PATH Station

Special thanks to Lynn Fylak and the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society for providing a wonderful venue for us to film in, to Amanda Duncan from Please N thank U Productions for filming, directing, co-producing & editing the video, and to Pete Andrews from Submergent Music for mixing and mastering the song and for the use of his microphone in the video!

The song, “Everybody Said” is from The Wag’s album, We Carry On, and is available now at: https://www.thewagband.com/store/we-carry-on/

It can also be purchased on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, and can be streamed on Spotify!


The Wag’s music video for “Everybody Said” was selected by The Garden State Film Festival!

Ladies and Gentlemen, 

We are proud to announce that The Wag’s music video for “Everybody Said” has been selected for screening by the Garden State Film Festival!

It will be shown at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, NJ on Sat., March 30th between 12 and 2 pm.

Tickets for viewing are $15.00 and can be purchased here: https://www.universe.com/events/p2-gsff-2019-screening-event-tickets-asbury-park-LDTYWC

Special thanks to Lynn Fylak and the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society for providing a wonderful venue for us to film in, to Amanda Duncanfrom Please N thank U Productions for filming, directing, co-producing & editing the video, and toPete Andrews from Submergent Music for mixing and mastering the song and for the use of his microphone in the video!

The song, “Everybody Said” is from The Wag’s album, We Carry On, and is available now at: https://www.thewagband.com/store/we-carry-on/

It can also be purchased on iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon, and can be streamed on Spotify!

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