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Arlan Feiles
"Weeds Kill The Wild Flowers"

Released in 2012

Arlan Feiles is a singer-songwriter based in New Jersey. He is one of the most talented songwriters I know . I'll never forget the first time I finally played a CD of his that was sent to my online radio station.  The album simply blew me away.  As did just about every release that followed. His albums are ones I always look forward to.

Years before moving to New Jersey, Arlan was in a band called Natural Causes.

This album has Arlan in fine form from his songwriting to the vocals.  If you've never heard anything by him, this is as good a place as any to start.

I first interviewed Arlan Feiles in 2005 for Upstage Magazine. That interview can be found here.

In 2016, I interviewed him as he was about to record a live album. That feature can be found here.

In 2025, I caught up with him again to talk about his brilliant album, "Diaspora". That interview can be found here.



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COLUMNS


This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from March 24-30, 2026

Here is a look at shows taking place from March 24-30, 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 3/23/26




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Footman's Tale" by Silver Heir




Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites... 03/19/2026








 

MORE NEWS

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Berlin Under A presents "Roots Rock Women" on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The lineup includes Debra Devi, Faith NYC, Stephanie Marie & The Double-Knit Players. Doors are at 5:30pm.


Avenel PAC presents 20,000 Roads: The Music of Gram Parsons featuring Pat Guadagno, James Maddock & Lisa Bouchelle




Split Level Concerts presents Lucy Kaplansky at Jersey Shore Arts Center; Dave Vargo to Open




Middletown Arts Center presents MAC Music Cafe on Sunday




Bluesman Selwyn Birchwood to celebrate album release at Lizzie Rose Music Room on Saturday








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.


West End Arts Center presents An Evening of Elton John




The Newton Theatre presents Better Than Ezra on March 26st




Ari Hest Returns to Lizzie Rose Music Room on March 26th