# Event Details - **Event Name**: Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Acclaimed finger-picking guitarist Rupert Wates plays a mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, with flavors of jazz, vaudeville, and cabaret.About this EventThe Occasional Concerts at All Saints' welcomes Rupert Wates on Friday October 10 at 7 pm with his signature finger-picking guitar, songwriting featuring "truly gripping lyrics," and eclectic repertoire. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for students and seniors 65 and older. The concert is at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, NJ. There is parking behind the church off of School Place.Born in London and having studied at Oxford University, Rupert performs an always entertaining mix of acoustic and melodic folk with flavors of jazz, vaudeville, and cabaret - music that a Colorado publication called 'sublime folk hymns.' He may squeeze in an expertly executed classical piece or two.His guitar perfectly suited to the fine acoustics of the church, Rupert will play two 40-minute sets with a 20-minute intermission with complementary food and drink. Spiral's Rich Johnson provides our lighting.Here are just a few things that his concert hosts and the press / media have had to say about Rupert's talents.“Rupert is one of those rare artists who leaves an audience better than he found them.”"Truly gripping lyrics with great themes and troubling, witty messages. An inspirational artist.""His narrative storytelling is superb even by the highest folk music standards.""What a performance... It was a sheer delight to hear him.""This is one gifted s.o.b…if you’re not hip to this guy you’re missing out.""These songs will go straight to your heart."A fantastic songwriter, he has won over 50 songwriting and performing awards. In 2018, he performed as a Finalist in the Kerrville New Folk Song Contest, and an Emerging Artist at Falconridge Folk Festival. He was voted ‘Artist of The Year’ by the Listening Room Network in both 2013 and 2016. More than 25 of his songs have been covered by other artists, including two full length tribute albums to his material recorded by independent artists in Nashville and Los Angeles. He has released 12 solo albums, tracks from which have been played on radio worldwide.He hones his live-performance chops with 120 live shows a year, in every state in the US, in Canada, and in Europe.For more information, visit the website at http://www.rupertwatesmusic.com.Sample his music videos on YouTube: (1) https://youtu.be/pnm0Fe7F710; (2) https://youtu.be/XeRibKO4OSw. (3) https://youtu.be/PqjmQ1fpgvM, and (4) https://youtu.be/zF9LpUKnYjs.https://youtu.be/1gif3YWal6whttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9I-8JPC6No - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/scotch-plains/occasional-concerts-guitarist-and-songwriter-rupert-wates/100001599092411449 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, contests, performances, festivals, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 30, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Scotch Plains - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: All Saints Episcopal Church - **lat**: 40.6482275 - **long**: -74.3943054 - **full address**: All Saints Episcopal Church, 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/25c62b97f62f9c21499f1597173a5e3ca5542da46f5c5b260ec99a182085832b-rimg-w1200-h1600-dc320f08-gmir.jpg?v=1757271371 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates being held? - **A:** Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates takes place on Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church, 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates? - **A:** Ticket prices for Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates range from USD 25 to USD 30 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission (Adult)USD 30AvailableGeneral Admission (Students, Seniors)USD 25Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates? - **A:** Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates is organized by Community Wellness Center (located at All Saints' Episcopal Church). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Occasional Concerts - Guitarist and Songwriter Rupert Wates is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Scotch Plains, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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