Peter Wolf of J. Geils fame goes solo at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, October 21

                   Some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits belong to Peter Wolf. “Lights Out” and “Come as You Are” topped the charts when the J. Geils Band lead singer rose to rock stardom, and today, he is still wowing fans.  Lead singer of the J. Geils Band known for their hits “Centerfold” and “Love Stinks”, Peter Wolf is out on his own solo tour and will be at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Friday, October 21, at 8 p.m.  performing with full (new) band some of rock and roll’s biggest hits plus his more recent work. His recent chart-topping album Midnight Souvenirs won “Album of the Year” at the Boston Music Awards.  Music critic C.W. Rogers called Wolf’s new album “a ruby”. Special guest is country/rockabilly sensation Roy Sludge with his recent album Too Drunk to Truck. This event is part of the Guinness Black Lager Rock Series with media sponsor i95fm The Home of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

                Peter Wolf knows how to put on a show that fans and bloggers talk about. “Wolf is truly a class act”, writes blogger newwavegeo who has written about pop music since 1990.  He goes on to say, “More than four decades into his career, Wolf remains a consummate entertainer in the old school tradition and is still soulful as ever.”                           

                  A consummate showman, Wolf is known for his songwriting ability and on-stage antics. Since he formed the J. Geils Band in 1967 singing heavy blues and R&B-driven-rock until the early ‘80s, he has come full-circle perfecting his vision and soulful skill.  In the words of fans, “Peter Wolf always delivers a stunning performance and leaves his heart on the stage!” “As always, the man did NOT disappoint…soulful get-down performance…”

                                 For tickets ($40), call or visit the box office at The Ridgefield Playhouse, (203) 438-5795. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.