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John Wesley Harding
"The People's Drug"

Released in 1991

John Wesley Harding was the stage name for Wesley Stace from England. This album was released around the time he moved to America and songs like "The People's Drug" were huge hits on alternative radio.

Wesley currently lives in Philadelphia and I interviewed him in 2019.

In addition to music, he's authored several novels.






 

COLUMNS

Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Big Black Car" by Part Time Baby

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Big Black Car" from "My Island," the third album from Jersey rocker Part Time Baby, aka singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mike Goldstein.



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 10/29/2026



This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 27 to November 2, 2026



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "If the World Is Ending" by Renee Maskin








 

MORE NEWS


Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor

(PRINCETON, NJ) — The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Kate Taylor on Friday, November 20, 2026 in an evening of upbeat and bubbling song filled with enthusiasm and love. The concert takes place at Christ Congregation Church in Princeton. Showtime is 8:00pm. A livestream option is available as well.


State Theatre New Jersey and Relix present Joe Russo's Almost Dead



The Cutting Room hosts Tripi: Close to Fire - A Grief Support Benefit Concert on Friday



Founder of The Jersey Pops Orchestra releases Christmas Album



Roy's Hall to Host Peter Karp Record Release Show on November 6th








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Willie Nile to perform special "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center

(OCEAN GROVE, NJ) -- Beloved singer/songwriter/rocker Willie Nile will perform a special solo "Storyteller" show at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Local favorite Robinson Treacher will open the show. The show marks the kickoff of the third season of Split Level Concerts at the Arts Center. The concert series highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.


Arts Council of Bradley Beach Presents "Sea & Sky Songwriters Acoustic Afternoon" at Erratic Fermentations Brewery



Shemekia Copeland to Perform Two Nights at Lizzie Rose Music Room



"Everything Fab Four" Fest 2026 to feature Ken Burns, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, The Cyrkle & many more




 





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