Doors at 8:00 PM - join us for some beers inside and outside before the show kicks off at 8:30!

Seating is General Admission - please do not leave empty seats between you and others, all seats will be filled and we will be asking people to move together to fill seats.

We are NOT BYOF, there will be no tables, please do not bring food or outside beverages (water, soda).

We encourage you to buy beer during the show!

Please arrive with everyone you want to sit with as it is easier for seating.

Please bring your ticket to be scanned!

Flounder's House shows are 21+ only

Flounder Brewing

2 Clerico Lane, Building 4

Hillsborough, New Jersey

STORY OF A SONG: A 90s Unplugged Experience: “The Freshmen”, “Teenage Dirtbag”, “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)”, and more…

This is what happens when three supercool ‘90s bands let their singers hang out together and play some songs and tell some stories…the songs you remember singing along with, the stories behind them that you didn’t know, and always a few good surprises.  “Story of a Song” is a 90s unplugged experience that you do not want to miss featuring Brian Vander Ark from The Verve Pipe, Brendan Brown from Wheatus, and John Hampson from Nine Days.  

ABOUT JOHN HAMPSON (NINE DAYS):

Formed on Long Island, New York, Nine Days was built on the creative partnership of John Hampson and Brian Desveaux. Combining heartfelt lyrics with catchy melodies, the band quickly rose through the ranks of the local music scene, gaining national attention with the release of The Madding Crowd. Anchored by the infectious charm of “Absolutely (Story of a Girl),” the album resonated with listeners worldwide, blending earnest storytelling with the buoyant energy of the era. “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” has remained a cultural touchstone, recently finding new life in the Academy Award-winning film Everything Everywhere All at Once. The song’s chorus was rewritten and reimagined by Hampson exclusively for the film in several unique variations, including a ’90s-style ballad, appearing three times throughout its runtime. This creative integration underscored the timelessness of the track and introduced it to a new generation of fans. Last year served as a relaunch for Nine Days, featuring performances on two back-to-back Creed reunion “Summer of ’99” cruises, festival appearances, and John Hampson’s solo acoustic shows opening for The Smithereens. The band is excited to continue connecting with audiences who know them for their iconic single while showcasing the depth of their catalog. “After all these years, it is still a joy and a thrill to go out on stage and play our songs,” Hampson reflected. “We’re well aware of the ‘one-hit wonder’ tag, and that’s fine if it gets us in the door. After that, people realize we have quite a few more great songs and that we’re pretty damn good.” In 2024, John and Brian, along with founding members Nick Dimichino and Jeremy Dean, officially welcomed drummer John Miceli as a permanent member of the band. “We’ve all known John forever. He’s played on hundreds of albums and been a touring drummer for over 25 years,” said Hampson. “He’s played shows with us off and on for the past eight years, and it was just time to make it official. His energy has brought new excitement to the band.” As Nine Days celebrates the enduring impact of The Madding Crowd and the song that started it all, they remain committed to creating new memories with fans, both old and new. With a legacy spanning 25 years, their music continues to inspire, proving that great songs stand the test of time.

ABOUT BRIAN VANDER ARK (THE VERVE PIPE):

Brian Vander Ark is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the multi-platinumalternative rock band The Verve Pipe, recognized worldwide for theirradio hitsPhotograph,Hero,Happiness Is,Never Let You Down, and the #1smash singleThe Freshmen.In addition to their success on radio, TV and film, sold-out concert datesthroughout the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia, features in Rolling Stone,Interview Magazine and many more, and videos on MTV and VH1, Brian andthe band have made numerous television appearances, including ‘TheTonight Show with Jay Leno’ and ‘Late Night With David Letterman.’During breaks from his work with The Verve Pipe, Brian set out on his own tolaunch a multifaceted solo career that has included releasing four acclaimedindependent studio albums -Resurrection,Angel Put Your FaceOn,BrianVander ArkandMagazineas well as his collections of cover songs calledPlanet Sunday Sessions, Volume 1 & II. He’s also collaborated withactor/musician Jeff Daniels on theSimpleTruths, an album of originalAmericana songs while continuing to write and record original music with TheVerve Pipe, including their most recent independent album,Reconciled, setfor release in early 2025.After years of large-scale touring, Brian was challenged by a need for a morepersonal fan experience. In response, he created the “Lawn Chairs and LivingRooms” house concert series, performing over 900 intimate shows in thehomes of fans across America. He’s also a sought after featured speaker,telling his compelling story of success and reinvention to both motivate andinspire the management and staff of corporations, financial institutions,schools, non-profits and more.Whether solo or with The Verve Pipe, Brian performs in concert throughoutNorth America,including notable appearances atLollapalooza, Austin CityLimits Festival, Lincoln Center, Hangout Music Festival, SummerStageinCentral Park, and many more.

ABOUT BRENDAN BROWN (WHEATUS)

Born and bred on an island as densely populated as Montreal just without anyof the culture, Brendan B Brown did what Andrew Carnegie did, he beat theodds. Taking the unprecedented decision of forming a band in New York City atthe age of 22, Brendan took his father’s nickname of “wedus” and his mother’spenchant for rare fabrics and formed Wheatus. Wheatus became known insome circles as the greatest band to play the Mercury Lounge and eventuallysigned to Columbia Records who released the first two Wheatus records,kinda. After the major label life and the success of Wheatus’s debut single“Teenage Dirtbag,” Brown continued Wheatus and released five more recordsbefore the band’s renaissance would take place after “Teenage Dirtbag” wascovered by One Direction. Since then, Wheatus, still led by Brown, has enjoyeda renewed interest with their songs covered by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers,Sza, Jax, Ruston Kelly and touring with such acts as Dashboard Confessional,Living Colour, Everclear, and many more. Brendan B Brown has taken the success in stride and wants you to join the ride. Get in.