by Nola Hansen | Apr 24, 2026
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UPDATE: Our advance tickets for Joe Cirotti & Friends are officially SOLD OUT!
We’re so excited for a full Barn this Saturday night – but we’ve heard from quite a few more people who would still love to join us, so we’re opening up another option.
If sitting outside the Barn on a lovely fall evening and experiencing some terrific live music sounds good to you, we’ll have $20 outdoor listening tickets available at the door. Bring a lawn chair, settle in outside, and we’ll have a speaker set up so you won’t miss a chord. 
Outdoor tickets will be available at the door only – cash preferred. Indoor seating is fully committed. A quick ticket reminder: Please don’t purchase tickets offered by unknown third parties in the comments or elsewhere on Facebook.
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An intimate evening in the historic barn as Joe Cirotti & Friends celebrate a century of guitar legends – limited seating.
Join us for a special night in the historic barn as Joe Cirotti & Friends take us on a journey through a century of guitar greats.
From early roots and folk traditions to modern masters, this thoughtfully curated performance honors the players and songs that have shaped the sound of the guitar across generations. Known for his warm stage presence and expressive playing, Joe brings both reverence and fresh energy to these timeless influences – joined by friends for a rich, collaborative evening of music.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the Ross Farm in its most intimate setting. With limited seating in the barn, every note resonates a little closer, every moment feels shared.
Event Details
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Concert begins at 7 PM, doors open 6:30 PM
- Limited seating – advance tickets strongly recommended
- Light refreshments welcome (keep it easy in the barn)
- Free on-site parking
by Nola Hansen | Apr 24, 2026
Get tickets here
WEATHER UPDATE: This concert has been relocated to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall at 140 S. Finley Ave. in Basking Ridge, one mile from the Ross Farm. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert begins at 7 p.m.
Jake Thistle, fresh off the Top 14 on American Idol Season 24, brings his heartfelt, story-driven sound to the Ross Farm on Sept. 26
At just 21, Jake Thistle is stepping into a national spotlight as a Top 14 finalist on American Idol Season 24, but his story as a songwriter has been years in the making.
A New Jersey native, Thistle picked up the guitar as a child and was performing live within months, honing his craft through open mics, local venues, and street performances. During the pandemic, he turned inward, writing and self-producing his debut album Down the Line, marking his evolution from young performer to fully realized artist.
Since then, his path has been defined by steady growth—touring across the U.S. and Europe, collaborating with acclaimed musicians, and expanding his sound from classic, guitar-driven songwriting to something more cinematic and atmospheric. Influenced by artists like Tom Petty, Bruce Springsteen, and John Hiatt, Thistle’s music blends timeless storytelling with a modern sensibility.
His latest work, including the folk-driven single “Sleep on Me,” reflects a confident, collaborative artist who lets the song lead the way – anchored by authenticity and emotional connection.
Now, with his full band, Jake Thistle brings that evolving sound to the Ross Farm stage – an intimate setting perfectly suited to his roots as a live performer and storyteller.
Gates open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. concert. Bring your own chairs or blankets – picnics are welcome, carry in/carry out, please. Rain or shine, no refunds. Stick around after the show to visit the merch table – as always, 100% of sales benefits the artist.
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