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Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Welcome to the Wag newsletter!Here’s our schedule through January 2026, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added, especially at this time of year (& sometimes dates, times, or locations can change): December 12/5: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, West New York Town Hall, 428 60th Street, West New York, NJ, 6 – 8 pm.  12/6: The Wag’s Christmas at Riverside Gardens, Red Bank, NJ, 6 pm. 12/13: The Wag’s 5th Annual Christmas Spectacular at The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 7 – 9:30 pm!  There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday special, and The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is just that! Steeped in the traditions of holiday TV shows of the past, The Wag brings back the memories of these specials while putting their own unique stamp on them.   Their show has all of the holiday songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises – including a few original Christmas/Holiday songs! The Wag’s sense of humor and their homemade props and costumes alone are worth the price of admission.   The show also features a running theme of “Christmas Around the World”. There will be holiday songs and sketches from Ireland, Germany, Spain, & more! The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is sure to please the entire family.   Discounted tickets available for ages 18 and under and 65 and over – click here for tickets! 12/20: The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular, Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ. 7 pm. All proceeds from this charity event will be donated to the MCSPCA, and all seats purchased will be held for you at the door – there will be no physical tickets mailed. Click here for tickets! January 2026 1/18: The Wag is proud to be part of the Light of Day benefit; details TBA.

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Welcome to the Wag newsletter! Here’s our schedule through January 2026, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates, times, or locations can change):   November: 11/14: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest is Gerry Perlinski of Lost Romance. 11/16: The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ. Doors at 11 am, showtime 12 pm. The Rock and Roll Playhouse: The Beatles for Kids, featuring The Wag! Click here for tickets!   December: 12/13: The Wag’s 5th Annual Christmas Spectacular at The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 7 – 9:30 pm!  There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday special, and The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is just that! Steeped in the traditions of holiday TV shows of the past, The Wag brings back the memories of these specials while putting their own unique stamp on them.   Their show has all of the holiday songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises – including a few original Christmas/Holiday songs! The Wag’s sense of humor and their homemade props and costumes alone are worth the price of admission.   The show also features a running theme of “Christmas Around the World”. There will be holiday songs and sketches from Ireland, Germany, Spain, & more! The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is sure to please the entire family.   Discounted tickets available for ages 18 and under and 65 and over – click here for tickets! 12/20: The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular, Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ. 7 pm. All proceeds from this charity event will be donated to the MCSPCA, and all seats purchased will be held for you at the door – there will be no physical tickets mailed. Click here for tickets! January 2026: 1/9: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest TBA. 1/18: The Wag is proud to be part of the Light of Day benefit; details TBA.

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Welcome to the Wag newsletter! Here’s our schedule through December, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates, times, or locations can change): October: Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? You just found it! Bring your family and friends to one of The Wag’s Halloween Spectaculars. This show will include Halloween-themed songs that you know and love, such as The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and tunes from the Rocky Horror Picture Show – plus a few spooky original songs – as well as dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises. Come dressed in costume, enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize! 10/4: The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular, Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ. 7 pm. Ticket link here!    10/5: Sussex County Food Truck & Music OktoberFEAST, Sussex Co. Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ. Wag time 1:30 – 4 pm. 10/10: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest Rostofa. 10/11: The Wag’s John Lennon Birthday Beatles Bash, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY 10023.  Beep beep’m beep beep yeah! Come to the famous Triad Theater in NYC and see The Wag’s John Lennon Birthday Beatles Bash! It’s only a 14 minute walk from Strawberry Fields in Central Park. Let’s make a day of it! The show kicks off with an opening set of Wag originals followed by the best of John Lennon with The Beatles and solo. From the first note to the last, a splendid time is guaranteed for all! Ticket link here! 10/25: The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular, The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave. Lakewood, NJ. 7 pm. The Strand Theater is over 100 years old. If you happen to come dressed in 1920s attire, you might just be transported back to the Overlook Hotel! Be sure to check out “The Shining” themed bar area in The Strand for some fun surprises. But no need to panic – nothing will be too scary for the little ones. This show is sure to please the entire family, including those in room 237. Ticket link here! November: 11/14: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest TBA. 11/16: TBA.  December: 12/13: The Wag’s 5th Annual Christmas Spectacular at The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ, 7 – 9:30 pm!  There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned holiday special, and The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is just that! Steeped in the traditions of holiday TV shows of the past, The Wag brings back the memories of these specials while putting their own unique stamp on them.   Their show has all of the holiday songs that you know and love, plus dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises – including a few original Christmas/Holiday songs! The Wag’s sense of humor and their homemade props and costumes alone are worth the price of admission.   The show also features a running theme of “Christmas Around the World”. There will be holiday songs and sketches from Ireland, Germany, Spain, & more! The Wag’s Christmas Spectacular is sure to please the entire family.   Discounted tickets available for ages 18 and under and 65 and over – click on the ticket link here! 12/20: The Wag’s MCSPCA Christmas Benefit Show at The Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ, 7 – 9:30pm! Come join us for the holiday fun as we raise money for the MCSPCA. For tickets, click here!

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Welcome to the Wag newsletter! Here’s our schedule through November, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates, times, or locations can change):

September: 9/5: Westfield Concert Series – Beatles & More! 125 Quimby St, Westfield, NJ. 6 – 9 pm. 9/12: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest: dear friend & Wag extended family member, Michael Brett! 9/27: Beachcomber, 100 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ. Wag time 9:30 – 1 am. Rain date 9/28. October: Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? You just found it! Bring your family and friends to one (or 2 or all 3!) of The Wag’s Halloween Spectaculars. This show will include Halloween-themed songs that you know and love, such as The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and tunes from the Rocky Horror Picture Show – plus a few spooky original songs – as well as dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises. Come dressed in costume, enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize! 10/4: The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular at The Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St., Middletown, NJ. 7 pm. Ticket link here! 10/5: Sussex County Food Truck & Music OktoberFEAST, Sussex Co. Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ. Wag time 1:30 – 4 pm. 10/10: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest TBA. 10/11: The Wag’s John Lennon Birthday Beatles Bash, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY 10023. Beep beep’m beep beep yeah! Come to the famous Triad Theater in NYC and see The Wag’s John Lennon Birthday Beatles Bash! It’s only a 14 minute walk from Strawberry Fields in Central Park. Let’s make a day of it! The show kicks off with an opening set of Wag originals followed by the best of John Lennon with The Beatles and solo. From the first note to the last, a splendid time is guaranteed for all! Ticket link here! 10/23: The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular at The Newtown Theatre, 120 North State St., Newtown, PA. 8 pm. Ticket link here!  10/25: The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular at The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave. Lakewood, NJ. 7 pm. The Strand Theater is over 100 years old. If you happen to come dressed in 1920s attire, you might just be transported back to the Overlook Hotel! Be sure to check out “The Shining” themed bar area in The Strand for some fun surprises. But no need to panic – nothing will be too scary for the little ones. This show is sure to please the entire family, including those in room 237. Ticket link here! November: 11/14: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest TBA.

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Welcome to the Wag newsletter, late summer/early fall edition! Here’s our schedule through October, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates, times, or locations can change): August 8/1: Summit Street Sounds Concert Series, Summit, NJ. Lyric Park location: Bank Street & Beechwood Rd., Summit, NJ from 5 – 8 pm. 8/8: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guests: Dave Blair & Karina. 8/9: Red Bank StreetLife Concert Series, from 6 – 9 pm. Location: Riverside Gardens. 8/16: Edison Food, Wine, & Beer Festival, 926 Amboy Ave., Edison, NJ. Wag time sometime between 7 – 10 pm. 8/22: The Wag’s Beatles Spectacular at Colony Woodstock, 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock, NY 12498. Click here for tickets! 8/30: The 50th NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival, Sunset Memorial Park, Asbury Park, NJ. Festival 12 – 8 pm, Wag time TBA. September 9/5: TBA 9/6: Maywood Food Truck & Music FEASTival, 205 Maywood Ave., Maywood, NJ. Wag time  4 – 7 pm. 9/12: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest: dear friend & Wag extended family member, Michael Brett! 9/27: Hopewell Food Truck & Music FEASTival, 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ. Wag time 4 – 7 pm. Rain date: 9/28. October 10/4: TBA 10/5: Sussex County Food Truck & Music OktoberFEAST, Sussex Co. Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Rd., Augusta, NJ. Wag time 1:30 – 4 pm. 10/10: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. Guest TBA. 10/11: The Wag’s John Lennon Birthday Beatles Bash, 158 W. 72nd St., New York, NY 10023. Beep beep’m beep beep yeah! Come to the famous Triad Theater in NYC and see The Wag’s John Lennon Birthday Beatles Bash! It’s only a 14 minute walk from Strawberry Fields in Central Park. Let’s make a day of it! The show kicks off with an opening set of Wag originals followed by the best of John Lennon with The Beatles and solo. From the first note to the last, a splendid time is guaranteed for all! Click here for tickets! 10/23: TBA 10/25: The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular at The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ. Are you looking for something fun to do this Halloween? You just found it! Bring your family and friends to The Wag’s Halloween Spectacular. This show will include Halloween-themed songs that you know and love, such as The Monster Mash, Ghostbusters, Thriller, and tunes from the Rocky Horror Picture Show – plus a few spooky original songs – as well as dance numbers, costume changes, and comedy sketches, along with some fun surprises. The show is from 7 – 9 pm. Come dressed in costume; enter the costume contest, and you just may win a prize! The Strand Theater is over 100 years old. If you happen to come dressed in 1920s attire, you might just be transported back to the Overlook Hotel! Be sure to check out “The Shining” themed bar area in The Strand for some fun surprises. But no need to panic – nothing will be too scary for the little ones. This show is sure to please the entire family, including those in room 237. Click on the graphic above to buy your tickets!Here’s something different – the promo video for our Beatles Spectacular at Colony, Woodstock, on August 22nd. Get your tickets now, before it’s too late! Click here for tickets!

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Here’s our schedule through September, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates or times can change): July 7/4: Milltown 4th of July Parade, 204 S. Main St., Milltown, NJ. Events go from 10 am – 1 pm; Wag time is 11 am. 7/9: Cumberland County Fair, 3301 Carmel Rd., Millville, NJ. 7 – 9 pm.  7/11: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. 7/12: The Wag’s Beatles Spectacular at The Vogel! Click on the link HERE! 7/17: Little Falls ABC Concert Series, Memorial Park Gazebo, 189 Main St., Little Falls, NJ. 7 – 8:30 pm. 7/20: Little Silver Gazebo Concert (this is the rescheduled date), 480 Markham Place, Little Silver, NJ. 7 – 8:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair! In the event of rain, the show will be moved to the Woman’s Club at 111 Church St., Little Silver. 7/22: Morris Summer Concert Series, Glinty Field Gazebo, 35 Woodland Ave., Morristown, NJ. 7 – 8:30 pm. 7/26: Red Bank Street Life concert series, 6 – 9 pm. Location: BroadWalk Stage on Broad Street in Red Bank, NJ. 7/30: Lacey Summer Concert Series, Gille Park, Bob Court Lane, Lacey Twp., NJ. 6:30 – 8 pm. August 8/1: Summit Street Sounds Concert Series, Summit, NJ. 5 – 8 pm. Location: Lyric Park (corner of Bank Street & Beechwood Rd.) 8/8: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. 8/9: Red Bank Street Life concert series, 6 – 9 pm. Location TBA. 8/16: Edison Food, Wine, & Beer Festival, 926 Amboy Ave., Edison, NJ. Wag time sometime between 7 – 10 pm. 8/22: The Wag’s Beatles Spectacular at Colony Woodstock! For tickets, click the link HERE! 8/30: 50th NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival, Sunset Memorial Park, Asbury Park, NJ. Festival 11 am – 8 pm, Wag time TBA. September 9/6: Maywood Food Truck & Music FEASTival, 205 Maywood Ave., Maywood, NJ. Wag time  4 – 7 pm. 9/12: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. 9/27: Hopewell Food Truck & Music FEASTival, 221 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., Titusville, NJ. Wag time 4 – 7 pm.

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Here’s our schedule through August, so far – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates or times can change): June: 6/1: The Beatles (The Wag) vs. The Stones (Anthony Walker & The Dead Flowers) benefit for Musicians on a Mission, Calgo Gardens, 462 Adelphia Farmingdale Road, Freehold, NJ. Free show, free parking, there is a cafe & a bathroom available. Bring your own chair (recommended) or blanket, & wear a hat! It gets very sunny! 3 – 6 pm. 6/6: Summit Street Sounds Concert Series, Summit, NJ. Exact location TBA, please check our Facebook page for that update. 5 – 8 pm. 6/7: Berkeley Township Food Truck & Music FEASTival, Veterans Park, Bayville, NJ. FEASTival is 11 am – 7 pm; Wag starts around 4 pm. 6/8: AsburyFest, 101 5th Ave., Asbury Park, NJ. Wag time 2 – 3:30 pm. 6/13: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. 6/18: Little Silver Gazebo concert, 480 Markham Place, Little Silver, NJ. 7 – 8:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair! 6/25: Bradley Beach Concert Series, Riley Park, Bradley Beach, NJ. 7 pm. 6/28: Matawan Concert & Fireworks, Ravine Drive & Matawan Avenue, Matawan, NJ. 6:45 pm.  Rain date 6/29. July: 7/4: Milltown 4th of July Parade, 204 S. Main St., Milltown, NJ. Events go from 10 am – 1 pm; Wag time is 11 am. 7/9: Cumberland County Fair, 3301 Carmel Rd., Millville, NJ. 7 – 9 pm.  7/11: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. 7/12: The Wag’s Beatles Spectacular at The Vogel, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 7:30 pm. For tickets, click here! 7/17: Little Falls ABC Concert Series, Memorial Park Gazebo, 189 Main St., Little Falls, NJ. 7 – 8:30 pm. 7/22: Morris Summer Concert Series, Glinty Field Gazebo, 35 Woodland Ave., Morristown, NJ. 7 – 8:30 pm. 7/30: Lacey Summer Concert Series, Deerhead Lake Beach, Deerhead Lake Drive, Forked River, NJ. 6:30 – 8 pm. August: 8/1: Summit Street Sounds Concert Series, Summit, NJ. Location TBA. 5 – 8 pm. 8/8: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. 8/16: Edison Food, Wine, & Beer Festival, 926 Amboy Ave., Edison, NJ. Wag time sometime between 7 – 10 pm. 8/22: The Wag’s Beatles Spectacular at Colony, 22 Rock City Rd., Woodstock, NY. 7 pm. For tickets, click here! 8/30: 50th NJ Friends of Clearwater Festival, Sunset Memorial Park, Asbury Park, NJ. Festival 12 – 8 pm, Wag time TBA.

Hello Wag friends, old and new!

Here’s our schedule for May – but always check back on our website or Facebook page, as shows are always being added (& sometimes dates or times can change): 5/9: The Coffee House, 931 Amboy Avenue, Edison, NJ. 7 – 8:45 pm. It’s Alicia’s Birthday Bash, & our special guest (as well as guest Wag drummer) is Josh Bicknell! 5/17: Neptune Food Truck & Music FEASTival, Loffredo Fields, 2710 W. Bangs Ave., Neptune, NJ. FEASTival is from 11 am – 7 pm; Wag starts around 4 pm. 5/25: Sussex County Food Truck & Music FEASTival, Sussex County Fairgrounds, 21 Evergreen Rd., Sussex, NJ. FEASTIVAL is from 11 am – 7 pm; Wag starts around 4 pm. 5/29: Middletown Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown, NJ. 7 – 8 pm.

Photo by Howard Weiss.

Tickets are available HERE!

Tickets are available HERE!