The Strand - Backstage Pass

08/27/2024

Fall is fast approaching & so is our next house concert.

I'm happy to announce that we have Iain Matthews, accompanied by guitarist Jim Fogarty.

Iain, a member of the original Fairport Convention, founded Matthews Southern Comfort & Plainsong and has had an incredible solo career as well.

Show is Saturday, September 14 at 8:00PM at our home in Lakewood. Tickets will be 25.00 each.

The show starts at 8:00 with the obligatory pizza and White Castle to follow.

If you would like to join us, message me here or email to [email protected]

03/20/2019

This event is featuring Matthew Caws (of Nada Surf), Scott Terry (of Red Wanting Blue), DAVY KNOWLES, Anthony D'Amato Music, Jocelyn & Chris Arndt and Lefty & Zeek (aka Glen Burtnik & Bob Burger Music)!!

07/02/2018

Celebrate 50 years of Strawbs & be a part of history during this three-day celebration of the folk/rock/prog legends, hosted by founding member Dave Cousins. For this epic festival, Strawbs past & present are joined by special & surprise! musical guests, including a full symphony orchestra for a gala event that will showcase every era of Strawbs’ music: folk to Ferryman; acoustic to electric; the subtle to the symphonic. The Strand is offering a limited Strawbs Golden VIP Package, ultra-deluxe access to this once-in-a-lifetime 50th Anniversary experience. Included is: Choice premium seating for both performances at the historic Strand Theater; drink vouchers good for four free drinks (two per day) from The Strand’s full Gallery bar; exclusive souvenir laminate lanyard; Sunday Brunch with Strawbs & their guests on April 28, 2019 at The Ramada Hotel in Tom’s River, NJ. With fans from all over the world expected to attend Strawbs 50th Anniversary Weekend, this VIP package will sell out quickly!

04/24/2016

Fun night!

Jesse Malin, Mark Errrelli and Val Emmich at the Strand Theater

07/02/2015

I got there late and missed George Wirth. There are some awesome videos of this show posted on you tube by Cindy Ferrier.

04/20/2015

NJ Stage Hosts Special Backstage Pass Show At The Strand

(LAKEWOOD, NJ) — For the past seven months, New Jersey Stage has been reporting on the great events taking place across the Garden State. On May 2 at 7:30pm, the magazine will host an event of its own at The Strand Theater in Lakewood, NJ when three great singer-songwriters: Matt Keating, Arlan Feiles and George Wirth - Words & Music take the stage.

http://www.newjerseystage.com/articles/getarticle.php?ID=4968

04/15/2015

A backstage picture from The Diva's show.

04/08/2015

Backstage pass show

01/18/2015

and Rick Barry with Justin Bornemann
Photos by Jon Petz