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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

This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from February 17-23, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from February 17-23, 2026 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.



BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 2/16/26



Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Undertow" by REDBIRD



Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 02/12/2026








 

MORE NEWS


Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band's Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour Announced For Spring 2026

(NEWARK, NJ) -- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will launch their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour across the country this spring, kicking off at Minneapolis' Target Center on March 31. The 20-date run will feature 19 arena shows, including several local shows in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.


Umphrey's Mcgee at the Fillmore in Philadelphia 2/13/26



Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena presents Kansas on Saturday



WP Presents The Drifters on Saturday



Broadway Theatre of Pitman presents THE HIT MEN on Friday








 

UPCOMING SHOWS

Makin Waves with Alex Dawson: Helluva Hoedown

Alex Dawson is full-time faculty at Rutgers University, where he teaches creative writing with a focus on folklore, fantasy, and horror; hosts Inside the Writers House, a video chat with acclaimed authors from all over the world; and leads fable-fueled Study Abroad programs to some of the planet's most mythical places.


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026



The Princeton Folk Music Society presents Anne Hills on February 20th



Asbury Park Music Awards Returns February 20th




 





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